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| ARGALI
(Ovis
ammon)
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 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.
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| 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.
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GOBI
ARGALI (Ovis
ammon darwini)
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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.
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| BLACK-TAILED
GAZELLE
(Procapra gutturosa gutturosa) |
 Black-tailed
gazelle inhabit the plains of southern Gobi desert and Trans Altai
desert in large numbers. Although Black-tailed gazelles are comparatively
small in body size (about 25 kilos), they produce rather long horns
compared to other species of gazelles.
Average length of horns are about 10 - 13
inches. Trophies as well as 15 and 16 inches have been harvested in
recent years. Gazelles are usually hunted as side games with ibex
or sheep hunts.
Hunting period: June 1 - November 15
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| WHITE GAZELLE |
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.
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| 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.
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| ASIAN
BROWN BEAR (Ursus
actros) |
Brown
bear population of Mongolia is not as good as its other habitat. However,
brown bears are found in the dense forests of north and north eastern
Mongolia. It is recommended to arrange hunting a brown bear in combination
with other forest hunts including elk and roe deer.
Average trophy measures about 18-19 score size.
Hunting period is between August 1st and November
16th
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