Adventure Description

Azerbaijan is a country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It offers one of the most remarkable mountain hunts in the world for one of its uniquely endemic species: The Eastern Caucasian Tur, otherwise known as the Dagestan Tur. Tur hunting is a tremendous challenge for any hunter, even the most experienced mountain hunters, so be ready both mentally and physically. For those who dare to come, these treed steep mountains shall prepare a gift of a long-desired trophy, and local professionals will make sure this is one of your best hunting memories to date. Eastern Caucasian Tur season in Azerbaijan is open between June 1st - November 30th, making this a great hunt with a range of possible dates to book with this preferred outfitter. This hunt usually begins with arrival into Baku where you will be assisted by an outfitter representative in passing through customs and completing all the necessary formalities. You will spend the night in Baku before departing the following day for Scheki by outfitter 4x4 vehicle transport, which is usually about 3-4 hours. Once arriving in Scheki, you will take a 2-3 hour horseback ride into your base camp where you will transfer to a high-elevation spike camp where will hunt from for the duration of the hunt. Once in camp you will proceed to hunt for 5-Days before returning to Baku where you will spend the night before departing home. In total, this hunt is 5-Days of hunting and 9-Days in total transit and transfer. When it comes to the Tur hunt, it is a traditional spot-and-stalk hunt. Tur inhabits the mountains of Azerbaijan at the elevations between 7,500-11,500 feet (2,250-3,500 meters). Generally, the hunters search for the trophy males on foot because the terrain is too steep to use horses. In this region, one can usually spot big groups of Tur, consisting of 20-100 animals, so you can expect to see a good number of animals and find a desired trophy Tur. Shooting distance totals around 150-350 yards (100-300 m). When it comes to accommodations, base camp is a comfortable hunting house located at 5,800 feet (1,770 meters) above sea level. It has electrical generators. During the hunt, you will stay in the spike camp for 2-3 days. The camp consists of tents located at 9,900 feet (3,000 meters). The camping areas can be reached on horseback. Further information in regards to this hunt is that a visa is required for all hunters in advance where citizens from most countries can apply for an e-visa ahead of time, which is a process the outfitter will assist in. Helicopter transfer is possible to be orchestrated for any Azerbaijan hunt where the helicopter would be able to expedite your travels into the hunting area, please inquire if this is a service you are interested in. Finally, bow hunting is legal in Azerbaijan, so you are more than welcome to bring along your bow if you are keen on harvesting your Dagestan Tur with a bow. Ultimately, this outfitter offers a premier hunting experience when it comes to the Eastern Caucasian (Dagestan) Tur and with English speaking PHs and outfitter representatives included in this hunt you don’t have to worry about issues with a language barrier. If you are interested in learning more about this incredible hunt, give us a call today or schedule a consultation!