Hunting games in Mongolia
Argali
/Ovis ammon/
The most impressive of all sheep belong to this group (Jamsheed, 1984). They are the largest both in the body weight and horn size, of all sheep. Three species of this group, namely Altai argali (Ovis ammon ammon), Gobi argali (Ovis ammon darwini) and Hangai argali (Ovis ammon mongolica) exist in Mongolia and all are some of the world's best big games.
The most impressive of all sheep belong to this group (Jamsheed, 1984). They are the largest both in the body weight and horn size, of all sheep. Three species of this group, namely Altai argali (Ovis ammon ammon), Gobi argali (Ovis ammon darwini) and Hangai argali (Ovis ammon mongolica) exist in Mongolia and all are some of the world's best big games.
Altai argali
/Ovis ammon ammon/
With the heaviest horns, that reach 75 pounds, the argali is the most impressive looking of all sheep, and one of the two greatest of all trophy animals of the world (Jamsheed, 1984). The largest of all sheep, the Altai argalis are found in the West Altai mountain range stretching from the north-western Mongolia to the south.
Hunting season: July 20 - October 31
Average trophy size: 52 - 56 inches in length and 15-18 inches in base circumference. ``The king of all rams`` with the largest trophy was taken by C. J. McElroy in 1970 from the West Altai and it attains a horn length of 66 and 63 inches with girth exceeding 21 inches.
With the heaviest horns, that reach 75 pounds, the argali is the most impressive looking of all sheep, and one of the two greatest of all trophy animals of the world (Jamsheed, 1984). The largest of all sheep, the Altai argalis are found in the West Altai mountain range stretching from the north-western Mongolia to the south.
Hunting season: July 20 - October 31
Average trophy size: 52 - 56 inches in length and 15-18 inches in base circumference. ``The king of all rams`` with the largest trophy was taken by C. J. McElroy in 1970 from the West Altai and it attains a horn length of 66 and 63 inches with girth exceeding 21 inches.
Gobi argali
/Ovis ammon darwini/
Ovis ammon darwini are found in mountain ranges of the Gobi desert in the south and south-western Mongolia. Gobi Argali is smaller than its close relative - Altai argali in both and trophy sizes. However, the largest recorded horns of this sheep were measured 54 inches long over the curve.
Hunting season: July 20 - November 15
Average trophy size: 40 - 45 inches in length and 14 - 16 inches in girth.
Ovis ammon darwini are found in mountain ranges of the Gobi desert in the south and south-western Mongolia. Gobi Argali is smaller than its close relative - Altai argali in both and trophy sizes. However, the largest recorded horns of this sheep were measured 54 inches long over the curve.
Hunting season: July 20 - November 15
Average trophy size: 40 - 45 inches in length and 14 - 16 inches in girth.
Hangai argali
/Ovis ammon mongolica/
The argali that exists in the south-western part of Hangai mountains, the central Mongolian mountain range that covers the largest area were previously regarded as the same species as Gobi argali. Its genealogy and living habitat prove that it is a separate species with close relationship with the other two argalis. Hangai argali is smaller than Ovis ammon ammon and larger than Ovis ammon darwini, more or less in the middle both body and trophywise.
Hunting season: July 20 - November 15
Average trophy size: 46 - 50 inches in length and 15 - 17 inches in girth.
The argali that exists in the south-western part of Hangai mountains, the central Mongolian mountain range that covers the largest area were previously regarded as the same species as Gobi argali. Its genealogy and living habitat prove that it is a separate species with close relationship with the other two argalis. Hangai argali is smaller than Ovis ammon ammon and larger than Ovis ammon darwini, more or less in the middle both body and trophywise.
Hunting season: July 20 - November 15
Average trophy size: 46 - 50 inches in length and 15 - 17 inches in girth.
Altai ibex
/Capra sibirica sibirica/
Altai ibex population of Mongolia is excellent. The best value in ibex hunting is in the Altai mountains, where success rates remained greater than 100 per cent throughout the season over the past 5 years. Historically, the largest ibex in Mongolia, with a trophy measuring up to 53 inches, came from Altai mountains.
Hunting season: June 1 - November 15
Average trophy size: 40 - 45 inches in length over the curve. Ibex may be hunted successfully from June to November.
Altai ibex population of Mongolia is excellent. The best value in ibex hunting is in the Altai mountains, where success rates remained greater than 100 per cent throughout the season over the past 5 years. Historically, the largest ibex in Mongolia, with a trophy measuring up to 53 inches, came from Altai mountains.
Hunting season: June 1 - November 15
Average trophy size: 40 - 45 inches in length over the curve. Ibex may be hunted successfully from June to November.
Gobi ibex
/Capra sibirica hagenbecki/
The closest relative of Altai ibex, Gobi ibex is scattered through a number separate mountain ranges in south and south-western Mongolia that form the Gobi-Altai section of the great Altai mountain chain. Gobi ibex is a little smaller than the Capra sibirica, but the game population is as good as the former one. The best Gobi ibex trophies hit a length of over 40 inches.
Hunting season: June 1- November 15
Average trophy size: 34-39 inches in length over the curve. Ibex may be hunted successfully from June to November.
The closest relative of Altai ibex, Gobi ibex is scattered through a number separate mountain ranges in south and south-western Mongolia that form the Gobi-Altai section of the great Altai mountain chain. Gobi ibex is a little smaller than the Capra sibirica, but the game population is as good as the former one. The best Gobi ibex trophies hit a length of over 40 inches.
Hunting season: June 1- November 15
Average trophy size: 34-39 inches in length over the curve. Ibex may be hunted successfully from June to November.
The Mongolian Elk
/Cervus canadensis asiaticus/
The Mongolian Maral Elk is similar to the Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nesoni). It has been estimated that Mongolia has the largest population of Maral Elk in Asia and produces good trophy values.
Hunting season: September 1 - December 31
Average trophy measurement scores 320 - 360 scores with points 6x6. The late season or winter hunts, offers the advantage of increased visibility and game is concentrated on winter ranges, when the bulls once again come together
The Mongolian Maral Elk is similar to the Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nesoni). It has been estimated that Mongolia has the largest population of Maral Elk in Asia and produces good trophy values.
Hunting season: September 1 - December 31
Average trophy measurement scores 320 - 360 scores with points 6x6. The late season or winter hunts, offers the advantage of increased visibility and game is concentrated on winter ranges, when the bulls once again come together
Siberian roe deer
/Capreolus capreolus pygargus/
The roebucks with the best trophy values have always been taken from Mongolia. Siberian roe deer is much bigger than its counterparts from Europe and Scandinavia. Best hunting area is Ar Toilbo forest in northern Mongolia.
Hunting period starts in September 1 and extends into December. Mostly hunted in combination with elk.
The roebucks with the best trophy values have always been taken from Mongolia. Siberian roe deer is much bigger than its counterparts from Europe and Scandinavia. Best hunting area is Ar Toilbo forest in northern Mongolia.
Hunting period starts in September 1 and extends into December. Mostly hunted in combination with elk.
White gazelles
Southern and eastern plains of Mongolia are most abundant with white gazelles. They usually graze in large herds numbering several hundreds. White gazelles change their habitat from season to season.
Hunting period starts in September 1 and extends into December 1
Average trophy measures 8 - 11 inches in length.
Hunting period starts in September 1 and extends into December 1
Average trophy measures 8 - 11 inches in length.
Asian wolf
/Canis lupis/
One of the widest spread animal in Mongolia is Asian wolf, known as gray wolf. All hunting regions in Mongolia offer good wolf hunting, especially in early winter. Wolves can be hunted all year around and are mostly offered as side games. Average skull of a wolf hits 12-14 score size.
One of the widest spread animal in Mongolia is Asian wolf, known as gray wolf. All hunting regions in Mongolia offer good wolf hunting, especially in early winter. Wolves can be hunted all year around and are mostly offered as side games. Average skull of a wolf hits 12-14 score size.
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