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Hunting the Russian Federation - Magadan
- pantheonhunters
- Nov 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 24, 2025
Understanding the natural range of some of Russia’s most sought-after big game will reveal more opportunities than previously known. This becomes especially relevant to the big coastal brown bear and Chukotka moose of Russia’s Far East.
Coastal Brown Bear
The Kamchatka Peninsula is what first pops into mind for these species, and this is a good place to begin. Historically, it has been a place of legend for big bears and remains that way today. But big coastal bears are also found in the Magadan region of the Far East mainland.
Magadan’s coast is home to the exact same species of big bear found on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Bears inhabiting the Magadan coast are referred to as “Kamchatka brown bears” by biologists. The illustration shows the natural range of this big bear.
Magadan has some advantages that could include easier access travel-wise and additional openings date-wise. We have bear camps with above average comforts, and our Russian partner is a superb guide who speaks excellent English. And the bears found in the Magadan region are comparable in size to Kamchatka’s.
Chukotka Moose
Kamchatka is known among hunters for its remarkable moose. Several decades ago, wildlife authorities transplanted 78 young Chukotka moose in 1978 from their natural home on the mainland into several locations throughout Kamchatka. They have thrived since their introduction. The world record moose was harvested on the Kamchatka Peninsula in 2017, and outsized moose continue to be taken annually. Kamchatka is an excellent choice.
But like the explanation for brown bears above, the Magadan region is a great alternative. The Far East mainland is actually the natural home of the Chukotka moose. Moose can be hunted as a single species or in combination with reindeer, which have attributes in common with Canada’s mountain caribou.
Is Russia Safe to Hunt?
Absolutely. Safety is always our first concern. But fears about hunting Russia have been born out of incomplete stories generated by the media. In all cases of Americans being detained, laws were broken. Our preparation and our ground team in Russia ensure that you can hunt with confidence.
