Required trophy for the Ovis World Slam · SCI. Exclusive 632,000-hectare concession in the Sette-Daban mountains, Siberia.
100% success 2025. No brokers — direct outfitters from the field.
Ovis nivicola lydekkeriThe Yakutia Snow Sheep (Ovis nivicola lydekkeri) is one of the most coveted and prestigious trophies in the world of mountain hunting. For members of Safari Club International, it is a mandatory entry to achieve the distinguished Ovis World Slam award.
Our hunting grounds in Yakutia, Siberia — located in the Sette-Daban mountains and north of Khandyga (bordering the Okhotsk region) — represent a private exclusive territory of 632,000 hectares. No other hunters. No shared camps.
Trophy horn size in our concession ranges from 75 to 90 cm, with outstanding populations of mature rams.
Duration: 14 days total (10 effective hunting days + 2 logistics days + arrival/departure)
Difficulty: High — altitudes 600–1,100 m, shooting distances 300–500 m, demanding terrain
Method: Spot & Stalk on horseback approach; all final stalks on foot
Sette-Daban Mountains
Trophy Ram
Horse Approach
Yakutia Wilderness
Base CampThe date you choose directly impacts physical demands and hunting strategy. Our key tactic: advance scout teams move into the grounds before you arrive, locate trophy rams, and maintain continuous surveillance. You arrive to an already-located and tracked animal.
Temperature: +18°C (64°F) daytime / +5°C (41°F) at night. Stable weather, long daylight hours.
Rams in bachelor groups on sunny slopes. Prior reconnaissance means you head directly to specific groups. The most popular and recommended window for most hunters.
Temperature: +10°C (50°F) daytime / −10°C (14°F) at night. First snow possible.
Rams begin descending to lower elevations. We continue monitoring group movements for a successful horse approach. Demanding conditions — suitable for experienced mountain hunters.
Hunting in Yakutia demands impeccable organization. We have two proven solutions for your rifle:
Requires mandatory transit through Moscow. Our representative meets you at the airport, handles customs, and manages the temporary import permit. Full legal support at every stage.
The most popular option for international hunters. Skip Moscow bureaucracy — fly direct to Yakutsk. We provide high-precision Blaser or Sako rifles with professional optics, zeroed for 300–500 m shots in the field.
Accommodation is organized in wooden log cabins at the base camp, large heated tents, or specially prepared high-comfort vehicles. Satellite communication is always available. Fly Camps (lightweight) may be used for 1–2 days maximum when necessary to close distance on a specific ram.
Transport to camp: Regional flight or 12-hour 4WD transfer from Yakutsk, followed by Yakutian horse transfer to base camp.
Meet the team at Yakutsk airport (YKS). Transfer to hotel, equipment check, and welcome briefing dinner. Gear review and final logistics coordination.
Regional flight or 12-hour journey by prepared 4×4 off-road vehicles to the staging point. Yakutian horse transfer to base camp. Final briefing and camp setup.
Daily hunting from the wooden base camp. Horse approach to glassing points, final stalk on foot. Fly Camps used 1–2 days maximum if necessary. Advance scouts have already located and tracked your target ram before you arrive.
Final hunting day, primary trophy preparation and conservation. Return to Yakutsk. Celebration dinner for the successful expedition.
Transfer to Yakutsk airport and departure flight home.
* All-inclusive pricing. Final details confirmed in contract. Contact us with no obligation.
For hunters based in the United States, our US office handles all inquiries, bookings, and pre-hunt coordination.
Phone: +1 (239) 478-3780
Email: Office@nimrodhuntingtours.com
Web: www.nimrodhuntingtours.com
Yes. The entire process is handled 100% online and our team manages everything — official invitation letter, step-by-step instructions, and follow-up until approval. Included in the package price. Processing typically takes 10 to 15 business days.
Yes, but it requires mandatory transit through Moscow. Our representative handles customs and the temporary import permit. We also offer Option B — Premium Rifle Rental: fly direct to Yakutsk with no Moscow stopover, and hunt with pre-zeroed Blaser or Sako rifles already on site.
Shots typically range from 300 to 500 meters across open ridgelines — longer ranges than most mountain hunts. We recommend the .300 Win Mag (best balance of flat trajectory and energy), the .338 Lapua Magnum for maximum confidence at 450+ meters, or the 7mm Rem Mag for hunters who prefer lighter recoil. An angle-compensating rangefinder is strongly recommended.
August: Peak season. Stable weather, long daylight, rams in bachelor groups on open slopes. Recommended for most hunters.
September: Maximum visibility before winter. Colder temperatures (−10°C at night), possible early snow. Rams begin descending. More demanding conditions — best suited for hunters with prior mountain hunting experience.
Yes. Ovis nivicola is not listed in CITES Appendix I. Import is permitted in both the United States and the European Union. We manage all required veterinary certificates and export documentation from the Russian side, coordinating directly with export agents for full transparency.
This hunt is rated High difficulty. Daily stalks of 4–8 hours at altitudes of 600–1,100 meters, carrying a pack of 8–12 kg. Shots from 300–500 meters after physical exertion. Yakutian horses cover most of the approach — the final stalk to the ram is always on foot. We recommend cardiovascular training in the months prior to the expedition.
In many cases yes. We have successfully guided hunters with excess weight, mobility limitations, and specific health conditions. We adapt the route, pace, and camp placement to your capabilities. Tell us your situation before booking and we'll give you an honest assessment.
Yes. Many of our clients combine the Yakutia Snow Sheep with the Dagestan Tur, Mid-Caucasian Tur, or Kuban Tur in the same trip to advance their Ovis World Slam and Capra World Slam. Contact us and we'll build the itinerary around your schedule.
We guarantee at least one genuine shooting opportunity. If conditions prevent it due to weather, we offer extended hunt days or a return hunt at a future date paying only accommodation and meals. If the hunter chooses not to return: 35% refund of the tour price.
Recommended equipment based on our experience across Siberian mountain conditions. August and September require very different layering systems.
* 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.
"I've hunted sheep on three continents and this was the most organized expedition I've ever been on. We arrived and the guides already had the ram located. Shot on day four at 380 meters. Extraordinary territory management."
"The Sette-Daban are unlike anything I had seen before. Real Hunt's logistics were flawless — horses, wooden cabins, satellite comms throughout. My ram measured 87 cm. I'm already planning a return for the Brown Bear."
"No middlemen, no surprises. The guide communicated everything perfectly in the field. Harvested my ram on day 6 — a beautiful 83 cm trophy. Real Hunt's track record of 100% is no accident."
We operate on strict Fair Chase principles. The following policies apply to all Yakutia expeditions.
We own the concessions — we are not a booking agency. You work directly with the organizers who know every ridgeline and drainage in Yakutia.
The only company managing its own concessions in both the Caucasus (300,000 ha) and Yakutia (632,000 ha) simultaneously. Total exclusivity guaranteed.
46 expeditions in 2025 closed with 100% success in locating the trophy ram (99% shooting effectiveness). Our result is your guarantee.
Scout teams move into the field before you arrive, locate trophy males, and track them continuously. You arrive to a ram already found — not to start the search.
Personally oversees the design of every route and the logistics of every expedition in both regions.
2025 Season Result: 100% effectiveness in locating all target species across all combined tours in Yakutia and the Caucasus.
