Hunt the Eastern Caucasian Tur in the Caucasus Mountains with local guides who own the
hunting concessions. A required trophy for the Capra World Slam and the Ovis World
Slam — Safari Club International (SCI).
Last season closed at 99% success rate. When you book a Dagestan Tur hunt,
you work directly with the landowners — no brokers, no hidden fees. Real Hunt Me & Nimrod Hunting Tours — direct outfitters from the Caucasus.
Dagestan
TurThe Dagestan Tur (Eastern Caucasian Tur, Capra cylindricornis) is one of the most coveted mountain trophies in the world. For members of Safari Club International, it is a required entry for both the Capra World Slam and the Ovis World Slam.
Its unique morphology — combining features of ibex and wild sheep — makes it an exclusive and irreplaceable trophy for serious big-game hunters worldwide.
We offer access to the two most productive hunting zones in the Caucasus for this species:
The region with the highest population density of Eastern Tur and record-class horn dimensions. Classic high-mountain hunting, demanding terrain, and outstanding results. The preferred option for hunters with prior high-altitude mountain experience.
Exclusive concessions with very limited state-issued licenses. Minimal hunting pressure. Animals behave more calmly and expose themselves more frequently in open terrain. A more predictable and physically balanced expedition without sacrificing trophy quality.
Duration: 7 days total (5 effective hunting days + 2 logistics days)
Difficulty: High — high altitude, shots from 220 to 380 yards on steep hillside angles
Transportation: Caucasian mountain horses trained for the most remote terrain
Turs group at maximum elevation escaping the heat. Large bulls visible together, but frequent fog can limit visibility. Temperature: 59–72°F daytime · 41°F at night. Tactic: Fly Camps on ridgelines to begin glassing at dawn.
Optimal visibility. Large herds easy to locate. Recommended for the best balance of performance and physical demand. Temperature: 46–59°F daytime · down to 23°F at night.
Bulls drop to lower elevations and lose caution. High probability of snow, but maximum odds for a record-class bull. Temperature: 41°F daytime · 14–23°F at night.
We understand that international firearm transport is the hunter's main concern. We offer two proven options:
Transit through Moscow. Our representative meets you at the airport, handles customs and the temporary import permit. Full legal support throughout the process.
No Moscow bureaucracy. Direct flight to the Caucasus via Istanbul. Blaser, Sako, and Steyr Mannlicher rifles with premium optics, zeroed and tested in extreme conditions. You start hunting one day earlier.
Armored gun safe with 24/7 surveillance at our facilities.
Hotel in the city, equipment check, welcome dinner. Overnight for gradual acclimatization.
4x4 to the mountains (3–5 hrs). Meeting with game wardens. Ascent to base camp.
Out by 4:30 AM. Horse travel to glassing points, final stalk on foot. Situational Fly Camps if the trophy is in a remote drainage.
Primary trophy preparation. Return to hotel, hot shower, and celebration dinner.
Transfer to airport and return flight home.
| Republic of Dagestan | Kabardino-Balkaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting pressure | Baja | Very low Special zone |
| Animal behavior | More alert and wary | More relaxed, frequently exposed in open terrain |
| Predictability | Media-alta | Alta |
| Physical difficulty | Very high | Moderate |
| Distance from airport | 4–7 hrs from Makhachkala | 2.5 hrs from Nalchik |
Sí. El proceso es 100% online. Nosotros realizamos de manera íntegra, telemática e internalizada su emisión junto al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores Ruso en un plazo de 10 a 15 días hábiles. Está incluido en el coste logístico base.
Sí. Esta opción exige conexión en Moscú, donde un intérprete de Real Hunt Me te asistirá en aduanas y en la expedición del permiso temporal de importación del arma. Alternativamente, ofrecemos la Ruta VIP: vuelo directo a la región del Cáucaso y alquiler de rifles premium puestos a tiro a alta montaña, ahorrándote trámites.
Los lances suelen darse entre 200 y 350 metros y exigen disparo con elevados grados de inclinación. Se recomiendan .300 Win Mag (opción ideal por equilibrio de rasante y peso), .338 Lapua Magnum para vientos cruzados de noviembre, y el 7mm Rem Mag como opción manejable de poco retroceso.
Agosto: animales congregados en altas cotas, ideal para identificar buenos trofeos. Dificultad por nieblas densas y altas temperaturas.
Mediados de septiembre – Octubre: la mejor relación comodidad/éxito. Condiciones estables, gran visibilidad terrestre y desplazamientos menos expuestos. Primerísima recomendación general.
Noviembre: celo activo (mayor despiste de los machos y agrupamientos). Alto riesgo de nieve, exigencia física y mental máximas, pero es la fecha estadística que agrupa abates de Tur machos récord.
Por supuesto. El Tur del Este (Capra cylindricornis) no es una especie listada en el Apéndice I del CITES. Tramitamos bajo certificado CITES ruso autorizado toda la documentación veterinaria precisa para el despacho en países origen de la U.E. o USA.
Alto requerimiento. El cazador debe estar preparado para rutas de 4 a 6 horas diarias a una altitud de 2,500 – 3,500 metros sobre el nivel del mar, y encarar lances tras considerables demandas aeróbicas. Los caballos de ascenso facilitan el transporte del equipo pesado y cubren la mayor distancia inicial posible, pero el rececho final (30-90 min aprox) requiere una estamina sólida.
Frecuentemente sí. Asesoramos en función del perfil facilitado. El ritmo del ascenso y campamentos se parametrizan según tus aptitudes métricas. Hemos cazado satisfactoriamente con arqueros de precisión, ancianos, cazadores con sobrepeso e individuos con ciertas patologías crónicas estabilizadas.
Sí. Nuestro programa de expediciones permite combinar los turs en una sola cacería prolongada y abarcar el codiciado Capra World Slam Ruso con el Tur del Cáucaso Medio y el Tur del Cáucaso Oeste (Kuban). Solo necesitamos de 2 a 3 días extra por espécimen si las condiciones acompañan.
Nuestra tasa de abate roza el 99%. Sin embargo, en caso de fatalidad climática atípica o inhabilitación, prolongamos los días de monte si existe viabilidad cronológica o se permite regresar la próxima temporada abonando un coste residual pernoctante/servicio en nueva tentativa. Si el cazador rehusa regresar: se ejecuta un reembolso de un 35% de la cacería.
Recommended gear list for all our clients before departure, based on our experience across the three Caucasus regions.
* Gear information is advisory and may vary by zone, season, and hunter profile. All specific details — mandatory equipment, logistics, medical requirements, and conditions — are confirmed and agreed upon in the contract prior to the expedition.
"On my first trip I couldn't hunt due to weather — we were stuck in camp for 5 days. Real Hunt offered me a return at no extra cost. I came back 3 weeks later and harvested the tur on day one. Great service, fully transparent, and they kept their word."
"Outstanding organization. We hunted 3 turs in the same trip and practically in the same area. The guides' work, the territory preparation, and Real Hunt's management speak for themselves. I'll definitely be back."
"I've done three mountain hunts, but the Dagestan Tur was the most demanding — and the most rewarding. The guide knew every slope. On day four, shot at 310 meters on an uphill angle. Perfect organization from start to finish."
We are committed to ethical hunting (Fair Chase) principles on all our expeditions.
We own the concessions — we are not a booking agency. You work directly with the organizers who know every slope in the field.
The only company with its own bases and resources across all three key Caucasus regions simultaneously.
Two top international awards at the Madrid Hunting Expo. Every client had at least one genuine shooting opportunity.
Personally oversees the design of every route and the logistics of every combined expedition.
Bowhunters, hunters with physical limitations, older hunters, or specific health conditions. We adapt the expedition to the hunter.
Last Season Result: 100% effectiveness in locating all target species across all combined tours.
