Hunt the West Caucasian Tur in Karachay-Cherkessia with direct access to prime hunting grounds. A required trophy for the Capra World Slam and Ovis World Slam. Last season: 99% success rate. Direct outfitters — no middlemen, no hidden fees.
Real Hunt Me & Nimrod Hunting Tours — direct outfitters from the Caucasus.
Kuban
Tur · Capra caucasicaThe Kuban Tur (West Caucasian Tur, Capra caucasica) is a wild mountain goat that lives exclusively in the westernmost part of the Caucasus range. For Safari Club International members, it is a required entry for the Capra World Slam and the Ovis World Slam.
Morphologically it is the most distinct of the three tur species: open-spiral horns with the classic European ibex profile — an exclusive, one-of-a-kind trophy for any serious big game collector.
Karachay-Cherkessia is the only region in the world with a viable population of Kuban Tur:
The sole region with a viable West Caucasian Tur population. Access to camps: 4–6 hours from the nearest airport (Mineralnie Vody). Complete isolation. No outside hunting pressure. Our team has managed these concessions directly for over 10 years.
Duration: 7 days total (5 active hunting + 2
logistics)
Difficulty: High — shots from 200 to 440 yards, more technical terrain than
Dagestan Tur
Transport: Karachai horses, a breed specifically adapted to the slippery
slopes of the region
Bulls gather at maximum elevation escaping the heat. Large groups visible together, but frequent Black Sea fog can limit visibility. Temperature: 59–72°F daytime · 41°F at night. Tactic: Fly Camps on ridgelines to begin glassing at first light.
Optimal visibility. Large herds easy to locate. The recommended period for the best balance between results and physical demand. Temperature: 46–59°F daytime · down to 23°F at night.
Bulls drop to lower elevations and lose their wariness. High probability of snow and storms from the Black Sea. Highest odds of harvesting a record-class animal. Temperature: 41°F daytime · 14–23°F at night. For experienced mountain hunters.
We understand that international firearm transport is every hunter's top concern. We offer two proven options:
Zero customs stress. Our team meets you in Moscow to handle all your firearm permits while you rest, ensuring a seamless transit to the Caucasus.
No Moscow bureaucracy. Direct flight to the Caucasus via Istanbul. Blaser, Sako and Steyr Mannlicher rifles with premium optics, pre-sighted and tested under extreme conditions. You start one day earlier.
Armored gun room with 24-hour surveillance at our facilities.
Hotel in the city, equipment check, welcome dinner. Overnight for gradual acclimatization.
4x4 drive into the mountains (4–6 hours from Mineralnie Vody). Meeting with game wardens. Ascent to base camp.
Start at 4:30 AM. Karachai horse transport, final stalk on foot. Situational Fly Camps: Western Caucasus terrain is more technical than Dagestan and camps are used more frequently to avoid losing time on descents and ascents.
Primary trophy processing. Return to hotel, hot shower and celebration dinner.
Transfer to the airport and return flight.
| Kuban Tur | Dagestan Tur | Mid-Caucasian Tur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Capra caucasica | Capra cylindricornis | Intermediate |
| Trophy morphology | Open-spiral horns, classic ibex | Massive horns, unique shape | Intermediate horns |
| Physical difficulty | High | Very high | Medium-high |
| Shot distance | 220–440 yds | 220–440 yds | 165–385 yds |
| From airport | 4–6h from Mineralnie Vody | 4–7h from Makhachkala | 2.5h from Nalchik |
| Price | Request Pricing | Request Pricing | Request Pricing |
Yes. The entire process is handled completely online and our team takes care of everything — official invitation letter, instructions, and follow-up until approval. Included in the package price. Processing typically takes 10 to 15 business days.
Yes. This option requires transit through Moscow, where our representative handles customs and the temporary import permit. We also offer the VIP Route: direct flight to the Caucasus and premium rental rifles perfectly sighted for the specific conditions of the Western Caucasus.
Shots up to 440 yards on very open terrain with frequent wind — the Western Caucasus is more exposed than Dagestan. First choice: .300 Win Mag or .338 Lapua Magnum. For August through October hunts: 7mm Rem Mag for hunters who prefer less recoil.
August: bulls at maximum elevation — frequent Black Sea fog can be a limiting factor.
September 15 – October: best balance between physical conditions and visibility. First choice for most hunters.
November — rut: highest odds for a record-class trophy. Bulls are less wary. Especially tough in the Western Caucasus due to Black Sea storms.
Yes. The West Caucasian Tur (Capra caucasica) is NOT listed in CITES Appendix I. Import is permitted in the US and the EU. Our package includes full management of CITES permits and all veterinary documentation.
You must be able to walk 4–6 hours daily at high altitude between 8,200 and 11,500 ft, carry a pack of 18–26 lbs, and shoot accurately after physical exertion. Karachai horses cover most of the distance — the final stalk on foot is typically 30 to 90 minutes.
In many cases yes. We have successful experience with overweight hunters, mobility limitations, controlled cardiac conditions, and older hunters. We adapt the route, pace, and camps to each hunter's capabilities. Tell us before booking and we'll give you an honest assessment.
Yes. The Kuban Tur combines perfectly with the Mid-Caucasian Tur and the Dagestan Tur in a single trip to complete the Caucasus Grand Slam.
We guarantee at least one genuine shooting opportunity. If it doesn't happen due to weather, we offer to extend the hunt days or schedule a return trip paying only room and board. If the hunter chooses not to return: 35% refund of the tour price.
Equipment list we recommend to all our clients before traveling, based on our experience across all three Caucasus regions.
"Outstanding organization. We hunted 3 turs in the same trip and practically in the same area. The guides' work, territory preparation, and Real Hunt's management speak for themselves. I'll definitely be back."
"On my first trip I couldn't hunt due to weather. 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."
"Three mountain hunts behind me, but the Kuban Tur was the most demanding and the most rewarding. The terrain is unforgiving. The guide knew every ridge. The trophy is spectacular. Perfect organization from start to finish."
We are committed to Fair Chase principles on all our expeditions.
We own the hunting concessions. You work directly with the organizers who know every ridge and every draw.
The only company with its own bases and resources in all three key Caucasus regions simultaneously.
With 99% shooting effectiveness. Two top international awards at the Madrid Hunting Exhibition.
Personally oversees the design of every route and the logistics of every combined expedition.
Archery hunters, hunters with physical limitations, advanced age or specific health conditions. We adapt the expedition to the hunter.
2025 Season Results: 100% effectiveness locating all target species across all combined tours.
US Representative — Nimrod Hunting Tours
For hunters based in the United States, our US office handles all inquiries, bookings, and pre-hunt coordination.
Phone: +1 (239) 478-3780
