Description

This is a spot and stalk hunt. Good optics are a must. Hunt is moderately difficult with some hiking required at moderate elevations between 5 and 7k feet. Jeep driving, glassing then final stalk on foot.

HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

• Lodging & Accommodations: Backpack Tent
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  Lodging & Accommodations Scale

  5 - Cabin/Lodge

  4 - Bunk House/Trailer

  3 - Wall Tent

  2 - Backpack Tent

  1 - Client Provided/Hotel

Camp is either a Mongolian Felt Tent or permanent building. Client provides sleeping bag. Outfitter provides cot or bed.

• Menu & Food: Field Kitchen
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  Menu & Food Scale

  5 - 5 Star Catered

  4 - Full Kitchen

  3 - Field Kitchen

  2 - Backpack Food

  1 - Client Provided

Food is basic, hunting camp meals: Meat, potatoes, breads, vegetables, soups, etc. with snack foods, meats, cheese and sandwiches for lunch

• Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking
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  Physical Conditions Scale:

  5 - All Vehicle Access

  4 - Light Hiking

  3 - Moderate Hiking

  2 - Heavy Hiking

  1 - Extreme Back Country

The more prepared you are to hike the more enjoyable the hunt will be.

Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

4x4 Toyota or Russian Jeeps, food hunting. Sometimes horses

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Description

Mountain hunting gear

What Outfitter Provides

• A profesional guide that is competent in the area as well as an english speaking companion

What to Bring

• CLOTHING 1 x wool/nylon blend socks for every 2 - 4 days (Bridgedale, Darn Tough, Kenetrek) 1 x synthetic/wool brief or boxer briefs for every 2-4 days 1 x wool long-sleeved underwear top (Sitka or Icebreaker) 1 x synthetic material long-sleeved underwear top (Sitka or Icebreaker) 1 or 2 x wool or synthetic long underwear bottoms (Sitka, Icebreaker) 2 x windproof soft shell or fleece pants (Mountain Hardware, Beyond Clothing, Kings) 2 x wool/synthetic long-sleeved shirts 2 x windproof fleece/leather gloves/mittens 1 x warm shell-type gloves/mittens 1 x light hat (i.e. baseball cap) 1 x warm hat with earflaps (i.e. stocking cap type) 1 x windproof facemask/baklava (Outdoor Research) 1 x water/windproof shell (pants and hooded jacket) 1 x windproof wool/fleece jacket 1 x insulated jacket (Brooks Range Synthetic Jacket by Barney’s, Feathered Friend’s Icefall/Front, Kifaru lost park parka) 1 x warm synthetic-down shell (parka and pants) OPTIONAL: 1 x all-in-one parka ( Cabelas’s) 1 x gaiters (Outdoor Research, Kenetrek, Sitka ) 2 or 3 x handkerchiefs (i.e. bandana, nose/sweat wipe) *Note: Layering is key for hiking, sitting, horseback riding, etc... Dress for cold/wind! FOOTWEAR 1 x 400 gram boots for hunts in Sept. – early Nov. or 1000 gram boots for hunts in late Nov. through mid-Dec. (Schnee’s or Kenetrek) 1 x blister kit (athletic tape - mandatory, moleskin, blister band aids, sport shield lubricant) SLEEPING 1 x 15-degree Fahrenheit (or colder) mummy style sleeping 1 x full-length pad (Sea to Summit, Exped Downmat) 1 x travel pillow (Nemo) HUNTING GEAR 1 x framed pack 1 x 2000 – 3500 cubic inches, high-quality day pack (possible use for carry-on) 1 x 8 or 10 power by 42 millimeter minimum binoculars (Swarovski, Leica, Leupold) or Rangefinding Binos 1 x lens cleaner drops/cloth and pen 1 x sharpened hunting knife 1 x multi-purpose tool and tool for firearm maintenance (Leatherman Skeletool) Rifle Hunters 1 x accurate 6mm caliber minimum gun and scope 1 x scope cover/coat/neoprene (Leupold, ScopeCoat) 1 x rifle sling 2 x boxes of shells 1 x 8 – 10 round shell holder (Uncle Mike’s) 1 x cleaning rod/Otis cable with brush and patch, cleaning jag 36 cotton patches 1 x bore solvent (Montana Extreme, Butch’s Bore Shine, Shooter’s Choice or SEAL1 impregnated patches) 1 x weatherproof electrical tape for barrel (Scotch/3M Super 33) 1 x Teflon, non-freezing gun oil (Sport’s Care Ultralube) Soft gun-case Rangefinder Shooting Sticks (Hammers or Stoney point) Allen wrench, and lube 1 x cleaning rod, jag, bullet puller 1 x toothbrush, cleaning solvent, and cleaning patches 1 x electrical tape/gun sleeve to protect action and barrel (Kifaru) MISCELLANEOUS 1 x 10 + mega-pixel camera with extra battery and extra memory card Cell phone with tunes and books and external speaker 1 x headlamps with extra batteries (Petzl, Princeton Tech, Mammut, LED) 1 x 1-liter size plastic water bottle (Nalgene) Flavoring agents O Pen for H2o sterilization 1 x sunglasses w/head strap OPTIONAL: 1 x satellite phone and or Delorme inreach OPTIONAL: 1 x video camera with extra batteries and extra memory card 1 x kneecaps for archery/stalks (Arcteryz) 1 x carbon fiber or alum trekking poles ( Black Diamond Field Optics) Air activated heat-packs for hand and feet (Grabber, My Coal) Personal Labels 1 x duffel bag for gear (no hard bags/suitcases) Rubberized is ideal OPTIONAL: Paperback books, notepad, pencil Emergency contact list, health/travel insurance (Global Rescue, Sportsman’s Travel Insurance) OPTIONAL: Emergency cash/cash for gratuity Battery Backup and charge cords PERSONAL 1 x toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss 1 x packet of baby wipes, Q-tips, and disposable shaving razor 1 x roll of toilet paper and Kleenex pocket pack each 1 x small towel and wash cloth OPTIONAL: Scent shield bath towels 1 x non-scent deodorant 1 x SPF 25+ sunblock (small bottle) 2 x SPF 10+ lip balms IF REQUIRED: Prescription medication IF REQUIRED: Glasses or contacts Aspirin and powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, Imodium AD tablets, Pepto-Bismol, anti-acid, decongestant, cough drops, etc... Specialty medication (i.e. high-altitude, etc...

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