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  • The Gobi Delivers - July 2026

    The hunter that took this great Gobi Argali also took the big High Altai ram posted recently. Amazing. The big ones are out there if you know where to look. Rams like this are exceptional, and it takes much more than "hunter's luck" to find and take one of this class. Expert teams that are committed to area selection and year-round scouting make the difference. So, hats off to my Caprinae Safari colleagues and our local outfitting operation for taking one of the best Gobi Argali in recent years.

  • Every Buffalo is a TROPHY

    A trophy well-earned and never to be forgotten. Heavy rains do what they do everywhere in the world – produce lush green grass. The unusual spring 2026 deluge that hit Lugenda, Mozambique was no exception; it had a turbo effect on the bush. We are hosting a wonderful father and son team from Montana who have ventured to Africa for the first time, and they are still hunting as this post goes to press. They jumped into the deep end with buffalo on their multi-species docket. The grass was still head high and thick as rebar on their arrival July 18th. Prior attempts at burning proved futile; the bush was so wet that it burned itself out soon after every match hit the ground. There was no choice but to find and follow a track into the maze even though the line of sight barely extended beyond 10-15 feet. The buff pictured here fell to a .375 after a very long day and countess cautious steps into the deep. I look at this buff and marvel at the achievement. No trophy is better than the one a hunter properly hunts and kills under the uncontrollable conditions dished out by nature.

  • Europe's Royal Trophy

    Europe's Alpine Ibex has been regarded as royal big‑game trophy not because of its physical stature and attributes, but because European monarchies deliberately turned it into a symbol of privilege, exclusivity, and conservation power. The “royal” status is historical, political, and cultural — and it’s unusually well‑documented in its 200-year renaissance. One of Europe’s oldest continuous dynasties, The House of Savoy (Italy), made ibex hunting a privilege reserved for monarchs and their guests, protected the species through royal game laws, and created exclusive mountain reserves where only the crown could hunt. These royal protections saved the ibex from extinction, and every modern Alpine ibex population across Europe descends from animals once guarded in Savoy’s royal preserves. By the early 1800s, ibex were nearly extinct across the Alps. In 1821, the Piedmontese government forbade ibex hunting but poaching continued. Between 1850–1856, King Vittorio Emanuele II established the Royal Hunting Reserve of Gran Paradiso, a vast alpine domain where only the king and his invited nobles could hunt. Gran Paradiso is in northwestern Italy, entirely within the Aosta Valley region, forming part of the Graian Alps. It sits inside Gran Paradiso National Park, roughly between the towns of Valsavarenche, Cogne, and Rhemes. This exclusivity made the ibex a symbol of royal authority — a creature protected for the king’s personal sport. The king’s reserve saved the species from extinction. Every Alpine ibex alive today descends from the Gran Paradiso royal herd. This gives the ibex a unique status: it is not just a game animal, but a living legacy of royal conservation. Mythic and Heraldic Symbolism The ibex became a heraldic emblem in several Alpine regions (e.g., Graubünden). Its massive, backward‑curving horns — up to a meter long and weighing up to 33 pounds (15 kg) reinforce its image as the “King of the Alps.” Royal animal in royal terrain, Ibex live at 5,000-11,000 feet (1,600–3,200 meters). Ibex terrain is breathtakingly beautiful and varies in difficulty to hunt. Fitness and skilled local guides. This difficulty elevates the trophy’s prestige. Modern Continuation of the Royal Legacy The royal branding “King of the Alps” persists today. The Alpine ibex is one of the few big‑game animals whose “trophy status” is inseparable from monarchy itself. We hunt them primarily in Austria today from August through mid-November. Permits are few and hunt prices reflect this, but for many hunters on the Capra quest or just wanting to experience the royalty of the species, the hunt is priceless.

  • Safari Vehicle Evolution

    Professional Hunters made the most of what they had in their day. From the age of porters and oxen to the roar of the Land Cruiser, safari vehicles have mirrored the evolution of hunt mastery itself. Each wheel turned not merely on earth, but upon the axis of ambition — from ivory caravans to conservation frontiers. A century-long progression dominated by Ford, Chevrolet, Land Rover, Jeep, Mercedes, Toyota, and Nissan, resulted in very passionate preferences among PHs emerging in each era. Most materially, the Land Rover carried the Empire’s nostalgia; the Cruiser carries endurance. In their dust trails lie the echoes of courage, folly, and the eternal pursuit of the wild. Here's a look back from the beginning. THE PRE‑MOTOR ERA (1850–1910) Transport Types: Shanks’s pony (on foot) — the default for explorers and ivory hunters; porters carried loads. Locally bred horses, camels, mules — used where terrain allowed; European breeds died quickly from tsetse fly. Ox‑carts — slow but reliable for heavy loads. Steamers, trains, canoes — used for long approaches into East Africa. Philip Percival, Bror Blixen, W.D.M. Bell — relied on porters and pack animals; no motor vehicles yet. Roosevelt’s 1909 safari — still camel, horse, steamer, train; no dedicated safari vehicles. EARLY MOTOR ERA (1910–1939). Motor vehicles begin appearing in the 1920s. The Ford Model T played a legendary role in early African safaris, serving as the ultimate rugged, reliable vehicle that pioneered motorized travel across the continent. In the 1910s and 1920s, before purpose-built 4x4 vehicles existed, wealthy adventurers, hunters, and filmmakers relied on the "Tin Lizzie" to explore the farthest reaches of the bushveld. The Model T on Safari High Ground Clearance: Its tall wheels easily cleared rocks, deep ruts, and tall brush. Flexible Suspension: The transverse leaf springs allowed the chassis to twist without snapping over uneven terrain. Lightweight Frame: Made with strong vanadium steel, it was light enough to be pushed out of thick mud. Simple Mechanics: It could be repaired in the bush with basic tools, wire, and sheer ingenuity. Famous Historical Expeditions The Trans-African Pioneers: In the early 1920s, explorers like Stella Court Treatt and her husband majorly utilized modified light vehicles, cementing the viability of cars in Africa. The Martin and Osa Johnson Safaris: Famous American photographers and filmmakers packed modified Model Ts with heavy camera gear to document wildlife in Kenya and Uganda. The Uganda Museum Car: To this day, a preserved vintage Model T remains a featured piece of history at the Uganda Museum in Kampala. PH Preferences Early white hunters (Percival, Blixen, Akeley’s contemporaries) used whatever vehicles clients or safari companies could procure — often Ford (or Chevrolet) sedans modified with racks and reinforced springs. GOLDEN AGE OF SAFARI (1940S–1970S). This is the era of organized safari companies — Ker & Downey, Safariland, Hunters Africa, White Hunters Ltd. It is also the era when professional hunters developed strong vehicle loyalties. DOMINANT BRANDS Land Rover (Series I, II, IIA, III) The defining safari vehicle of the 20th century. Introduced late 1940s; became ubiquitous by the 1950s. Rugged ladder frame, simple mechanics, excellent off‑road capability. Safari companies used long‑wheelbase versions with custom racks, shooting rails, and open bodies. PH Preferences: Near-universal among East African PHs — Ker & Downey, Safariland, Hunters Africa. PHs valued: Fixability in the bush Light weight Good approach angles Ability to run with minimal fuel quality JEEP (CJ SERIES) Entered safari use post‑WWII. More common in Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, less so in Kenya/Tanzania. PHs liked its agility but criticized its smaller load capacity compared to Land Rover. CHEVROLET & FORD TRUCKS (1940S–1960S) Used for supply trucks, not primary hunting vehicles. Safari companies often ran: Ford F‑series for camp logistics Chevrolet 1‑ton trucks for porters, tents, food, and trophies PHs rarely used them for hunting due to weight and poor off‑road performance. SAFARI COMPANY VEHICLE CULTURE Ker & Downey (1940s–1970s) — Land Rovers as the backbone of their fleet. Hunters Africa — Land Rover + occasional Jeep hybrids. White Hunters Ltd. — Land Rover long‑wheelbase trucks with custom coachwork. Safariland — Mixed fleets but Land Rover dominant. PH Preferences (Golden Age) Harry Selby — Land Rover Series trucks. David Ommanney — Land Rover long‑wheelbase. Tony Dyer — Land Rover; occasionally Jeep for light scouting. Eric Rundgren — Land Rover for buffalo and lion hunts. Bill Ryan — Land Rover for elephant tracking. TRANSITION ERA (1970S–1990S) As Japanese reliability surged, PHs began shifting. DOMINANT BRANDS Toyota Land Cruiser (40, 60, 70 Series) The vehicle that dethroned Land Rover. 40 Series (1970s–80s): legendary toughness. 60 Series (1980s): more comfort, still rugged. 70 Series (1984–present): the modern PH’s workhorse. PH Preferences: East Africa: Land Cruiser 70 Series becomes standard for lion, buffalo, elephant. Southern Africa: Land Cruiser + Hilux for plains game and dangerous game. Reasons PHs switched: Better reliability under heavy loads Stronger axles Superior cooling systems Longer engine life Easier parts availability Nissan Patrol Popular in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe. PHs liked its torque and durability but parts availability lagged behind Toyota. Land Rover Defender (110/130) Still used by traditionalists. PHs appreciated: Superb articulation Excellent visibility But reliability issues and parts scarcity reduced its dominance. MODERN ERA (2000s–Present) Dominant Brands Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series (pickup & wagon) - The modern safari standard across Africa. Used by PHs in Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana. Customizations: Shooting rails High seats Reinforced leaf springs Dual battery systems Winches & snorkels Heavy-duty bull bars Toyota Hilux Common for plains game, scouting, and client transport. PHs value its reliability and lighter footprint. Nissan Patrol (Y61) Still respected in Namibia and parts of Botswana. Land Rover Defender (legacy fleets) Used by nostalgic operators and photographic safari companies. At a Glance: Professional Hunter Vehicle Preferences Era Dominant Vehicles PH Preference Rationale 1850–1910 Feet, porters, horses, ox‑carts Terrain, disease resistance, manpower efficiency 1910–1939 Ford Model T, coach-built sedans First motor access; speed over pack animals 1940–1970 Land Rover Series, Jeep Fixability, off‑road capability, safari-company standard 1970–1990 Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, Defender Reliability, cooling, load capacity 1990–Present Land Cruiser 70 Series, Hilux, Patrol Unmatched durability, parts availability, PH consensus At one point, the most pronounced debate was Land Rover vs. Land Cruiser. The debate raged loud and fierce and PHs defended the brand that had served them well. But as the Japanese marketing machine became more entrenched across Africa, it met a highly effective branding campaign intent on showcasing Land Rover's endurance and image -- The Camel Trophy! The Camel Trophy competition began with Jeep‑based Ford U50s in 1980, then switched almost entirely to Land Rovers for the next 18 years. And what viewers were able to see and read about was nothing short of adventure. Human agency and grit played a big part in what teams won. But the competition functioned as a living billboard to showcase Land Rovers overcoming the most vicious driving tests on the planet. If you ask PHs across Africa what the best safari vehicle is right now, the answer is nearly unanimous: Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series (pickup) — the modern professional hunter’s benchmark. It is the only vehicle that consistently survives: Mopane roots Black cotton soil 110°F Sahel heat Remote bush mechanics LAND ROVER vs. LAND CRUISER Field‑Use Comparison Attribute Land Rover Series (1948–1970s) Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series (1984–Present) Mechanical Virtue Simple mechanics, light chassis, easy field repair Overbuilt drivetrain, superior cooling, high torque Failure Modes Axle fatigue, electrical corrosion, overheating Leaf‑spring fracture under overload, injector wear PH Preference Nostalgic, ideal for short‑range classic safaris Dominant modern choice for reliability and payload Operational Doctrine “Fix it with a hammer” ethos “Run it forever” ethos Cultural Symbolism Colonial endurance and romance Post‑colonial pragmatism and sovereignty I have some lontime friends, both now experienced Profrssional Hunters, who were instructors for the South African Camel Trophy Teams. In the safari off-season, I will ask them to tell the backstory to this international competition in great deatil for you.

  • Hunt Buffalo in Kruger National Park - 2026

    The Cape buffalo inhabiting Kruger are distinguished by typical heavy bosses. The herd is healthy and large, and hunting them in what is otherwise a no-hunting zone just opened up. We have access with a top-performing PH who we have worked and hunting with since 1990. Not all buffalo safaris are created equal in South Africa. In recent years, Cape buffalo have become an attractive add-on to the species portfolio of several game ranches. And to be certain, some of those ranches are big and thick enough to provide a real hunt. Others do not and uninformed hunters who have been attracted by some very "cheap" prices often miss out on real buffalo hunting. And too many immature bullas have been taken on these less-than perfect safaris. This is an authentic buffalo hunt in every respect. $21,800 including trophy fee. Some flexible dates beginning in mid-August. Call us for more information.

  • King of Sheep

    A grand High Altai Argali from Western Mongolia, July 2026. Rams like this are not found everywhere across the Mongolian steppe. Thinking back around 5-6 years ago when back-to-back severe winters took their toll on mature rams across the ecosystem in the west, this ram shows how well nature rebounds and survives. In the end though, it's the scouting makes the difference. Assessing game conditions and pattering herd behaviors year-round enables a surgical hunt strategies. Our experienced teammates at Caprinae Safaris led the process of identifying the area and local guides that produced this big horse of a ram. In case you're wondering, he went 57"x 58" with 21" bases -- the class of ram that elevates it to world's greates trophy status. I'll be back in Mongoilia again in late August with Northern Argail, Gobi Argali, Gobi Ibex , and White-tailed gazelle on the radar. We will be filming the entire adventure, and there will be many clips and photos to share. Stay tuned for post around mid-September.

  • Hunting Marco Polo During the Post-rut in Tajikistan

    The choice of when to hunt Tajikistan's Marco Polo Argali is often determined by hunt dates that "fit" personal and business schedules. Many default to the thinking that the rut is prime time (mid-November through mid-December). But the season begins before the rut and extends well beyond it. This post provides factual insight into the how the post-rut hunts (January and February) differ from those conducted during the rut. Generally speaking, the months of January and February offer distinct advantages for Marco Polo Argali hunting. They are tactical related to hunt strategy rather than behavioral. and regardless of hunt timing, our guides adapt their hunt strategies for each period of the season. While the post‑rut period is not as dramatic as the November–December peak, the period of January–February creates a different kind of opportunity: more predictable animals, more stable weather windows, and often better trophy selection for the disciplined hunter.

  • Safari in the Lost World - Niassa

    The lion population is strong in the Niassa Reserve. Many die of old age. If you truly are a student of African safari hunting, you will become more knowledgeable discerning with each passing year. The operative word is “student.” Because change in Africa is both constant and dynamic, understanding the drivers of change and interpreting them correctly is a full-time learning process. Massive tophy bull. And if you’ve been at it long enough, you’ll reference present day Africa to the golden years of safari hunting. That historical reference narrows the lens down to a precious few hunting areas that remain unspoiled environmentally and full of trophy potential and priceless experiences. My personal journey of discovery and learning over 50 years in Africa lands me in the Niassa Reserve of Mozambique. If you like wild, if you like authentic safari hunting, you’ll land there, too. This is the center of gravity for mature and exportable lions and leopards. It’s home for Africa’s best Roosevelt sable, a noble creature. The buffalo symbolize the persona of the Dagga Boy. And a full complement of species rounds out a mega list of options. Hunting Niassa is like leaving the planet to hunt the Lost World. Its beauty is starkly savage. Prehistoric rivers and mountains tell a mind-blowing story about the Earth’s age. Game is curious because predators are the only thing to be feared. Outfitting exceeds professional benchmark standards. Niassa is the real thing. Another mature brute taken July 2026. Lion are dying of old age here. This block in Niassa is only one in Mozambique with exportable lion. Two dagga boys taken on the same day as the lion above. July 2026 A very unique journey into camp from the airstrip. Inquire about open safari dates for 2027 and 2028.

  • KNOWING is the Acquired Power that Removes Uncertainty.

    For some, hunting is a business in cold pursuit of bookings. But we’ve always been a hunting company, owned and run by mountain hunters, and purpose-built to advise and deliver priceless experiences. Meeting hunters’ goals has never been good enough for us. For over three decades, boots-on-the-ground field experience – facing every conceivable challenge that nature and extreme hunting has presented – has forged asymmetric capabilities. The rigors of hunting the high-value species of the world has enabled us to mitigate uncertainties for others. This way of doing things is hard-wired. Knowing is a force multiplier enabling us to outperform at scale across hunting theatres in 30 countries. Translation: Success and enjoyment are more predictable almost anywhere in the world. We will be vigilant and watch with clarity and discipline. We will read the signs others overlook. We will act early, wisely, and without compromise. We will protect the hunter, the wildlife, and the lineage. We will stand on the watchtower of the Pantheon and keep the old paths open for those who follow. We invite you to explore how this sentinel doctrine has earned the trust and loyalty of the world’s most discerning and prolific hunters.

  • WSF Idaho Chapter - Article on Hunt Safety in Asia

    WSF's Idaho Chapter serves its members with an informative and professionally produced bi-annual publication. When asked how we could help address the interests of the Idaho Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation members, the answer came back that explaining hunt safety in Asia would be highly relevant and beneficial. I find this to be one of the most asked-for perspectives by hunting organizations and score of individual hunters. So, although we've made the case for hunt safety in The Savant before, it seems worthy of repeating. Following is the text of the article just published in the Chapter's Summer 2026 publication. ASIA – The Last Frontier of Big Game Hunting Is it Safe to Go? By Mark Audino Caprinae Safaris & Pantheon Hunters The Asian continent covers over 30% of the Earth’s land mass. It is a wildlife kingdom encompassing vast game-rich regions – much of it still pristine and unspoiled by human encroachment and industrial development. This is the magical theatre of high-voltage hunts for golden-horned Argali sheep, giant coastal brown bears, the biggest moose in the world, multiple species of snow sheep, the iconic markhors, numerous ibex, tur, blue sheep, and Maral stags. And more. Just as game-rich is the continent’s cultural diversity. Russia alone encompasses over 175 distinct nationalities. Many Mongolians in the west trace their roots to Kazakhstan. Some guides in Tajikistan are of Iranian decent. The great, great grandfathers of many Kyrgyz are of Chinese descent. Examples of cultural fusion like these could fill a book. So, in many ways, Asia is the original “melting pot.” Its cultural evolution traces back to pre-Old World when nomadic tribes wandered wide and deep across invisible borders, settled in enclaves, and created their identities. What’s common among the people of Asia is their genuineness and warmth. They are welcoming, hospitable, and diligent. The best hunting professionals perform in the field as though they were ambassadors for their country. Countries often thought of as Third World have some of the best guiding talent in the hunting world. Even the average skill level is of a higher standard than what one might expect because guiding and stewarding the areas they hunt is all that they do year-round. Tiger hunting in India and hunts in China for multiple species of Argali and Bharal are gone. Gone also is Afghanistan, and for all intents and purposes, Turkmenistan does not offer a structured hunting program for foreigners. So, when we speak of Asia, the focus narrows to Russia and most notably, “the stans” of Centra Asia – Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Focusing in on “the stans”, I am often asked, “is it safe to hunt there”? The hard truth sadly is that a hunter will be safer in any of “the stans” than they would be venturing into a major US city for dinner with the family. Here’s why. Think of a hunt as a closed loop system with the hunter in the complete chain of custody by the outfitting company. A hunter is considered a valued guest and remains shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the outfitting team from arrival, all through the hunt, up to the point of assisting with check-in for the homebound flight. A hunter enters the custodial care of the outfitter the minute they exit Immigration at the receiving airport. Reputable outfitting companies have ground teams that provide VIP reception at each country airport to assist with gun clearance at Customs. Then, depending on the flight plan, a member of the ground team will take hunters to good hotel and pick them up for the journey to camp the next day, or start the trip to camp immediately upon exiting the airport. Upmarket vehicles like Toyota Land Cruisers stop along the journey to camp for traditional lunches – all with an eye on making sure hunters are comfortable. It’s white glove treatment – only in the wild and among some of the world’s most elite mountain game. Hunting is also an integral program of government-sponsored tourism managed under the auspices of multi-departmental oversight. Hunting is considered a valuable game management tool financed by important revenues from hunting permits. It provides employment and foreign currency. To the guiding teams and camp staff in the field, a hunter is life. Just imagine an entire remote Pakistani village in the Himalayas coming out to greet you, young and old, singing and dancing in happiness as you come down from the mountain from your blue sheep hunt. Hunters are always amazed at the modernization of the “stans” – modern buildings are going up everywhere in the arrival cities. Hunters will find sophisticated dining, shopping areas, and traffic – just like home. A trip to any of the “stans” will be an eye-opening experience that debunks old beliefs with an awakening that they have had no basis in fact. Yes, people in most rural areas of these countries still live a considerably basic life with few amenities. They’re still living off the land, but they are no less skilled or welcoming than those wearing suits to work in the major cities. These are the people who might look different, but who are just like the rest of us. They realize professionalism and work ethic are key to providing a decent life for their families. And these are the people who can lift their head up from a spotting scope and tell you whether you are looking at a 54” or 58” Marco Polo ram at 700 yards. And any outfitting company with integrity would never advise a hunter go to any one of the “stans” unless it was just as safe as any other destination around the world. I sometimes like to think of trustworthy international hunts in the same way that we typically book a flight with a major airline. 99.9% of us don’t examine the safety record of the airline; we focus on schedules and cost. Safety is assumed or the airline would not be authorized to fly. Likewise, a solid outfitting operation will properly advise and only recommend hunts that they know will provide a safe experience equivalent to any other around the world. Can hunting involve adventure in the “stans”? Yes, hunting is adventure. If it were not, we wouldn’t be so possessed by doing it every chance we could get or be thrilled by the unique accomplishments and fulfilled by the emotion few other endeavors provide. These are the reasons to experience new and different hunting. We breath rare air when we hunt. And the air in the “stans” or anywhere else in Asia will be the freshest and most exhilarating you will ever breathe. And with the cost of many North American hunts increasing annually, Asia is moving onto many hunters’ radars.

  • Hunting is a brand. And it is being mis-managed.

    For all the good that we claim and do as hunters, we are risking the future value and acceptance of hunting by non-hunting “gate keepers”. Those who would limit our freedoms and possibilities through governmental regulation and social disapproval have power because we have given it to them. How? For one thing, social media has provided a platform for sensationalizing hunting with hype, bravado, and performative boasting. Video clips of kill shots, for example, do little more than to project killing and polarize anti-hunting sentiments against us. Sharing hunting experiences and promoting hunting services this way is scaling into a practiced norm. And very often, the offenders are companies in the trade and less so hunters themselves. However, for many, including more hunters than one imagines, it removes the sense of reverence and achievement of the hunting craft. The hunting community understands the context of sharing trophy pictures and videos; these visual expressions signify real life in the field. But when they are broadcast indiscriminately to a massive, uninformed audience using a tone filled with yahoo shock value, we diminish ourselves and hunting as a noble endeavor. Think this is an exaggeration or plain wrong? Just plot the curve of social acceptance over 50 years among all age groups and look where we stand. On our heels defending hunting with no unified and defensible talk track or set of logics. In a broader context, the largest and most influential hunting organizations we belong to mainly exist in their silos of interest. Sheep, elk, pheasants, ducks, awards – all of the organizations do good things. But the specific mission to preserve hunting, which is the core enabler for preserving any category of species, is diluted. We lack the critical mass of market voice and funding to uphold hunting. If hunting were treated as a brand, hunting organizations would de-silo-ize part of their mission and budgets and then unite with all other organizations to build the image of hunting. A brand is the desired identity and set of expectations that live in the mind of an audience. A brand is created by the consistent actions, values, and experiences of a company, group, or product. It is the story a house tells about itself — and the story the world tells back. It is the aura that forms when identity, promise, and performance align so consistently that the name becomes a symbol of value. We have work to do. Beliefs are powerful. They’re personal. They can have a significant impact on the way we engage with ourselves and others. But results are universal and concrete, and no matter how much we’d like them to go away, there they are. We need to shift from personal heroics to engineered performance of reputation management. Winning depends on whether we understand the problem and threat enough to form a better vison and work together on a higher level. If we align around the threat few want to discuss, we can imagine, deliver, and run a more secure future.

  • Hunting Permits in Turkey Set to Increase. Go Now.

    The Bezoar Ibex, the most striking of the Ibex species. In the second week of June (2026), Turkish wildlife authorities issued the minimum auction prices for hunting permits in Turkey. All species are affected, and the increases range from 14% to almost 100%. Somehow, they think this is a good move for conservation and the broader hunting industry. They believe that the market will is elastic enough to flex with their policy. Like all challenges we collectively face as international hunters, it is what it is. By the time the hunting convention season rolls around in early 2027 we will be dealing with higher permit and hunt prices while trying ever so hard to keep operational outfitting cost in check without compromises. The intelligent play is to hunt in 2026 while the older prices are in effect. We will honor them. A word of caution Don't be misled by promises of bigger trophies when the price looks too attractive. The price implied in a promotion or a quotation could be for an area that produces smaller trophies on average. You won't know. In contrast, you'll get straight talk from us to help you understand the correlation of trophy size potential for 3 classes of area and the price for each. The truth is not complicated when you live and operate by it. If you ever wanted to hunt the noble Bezoar, Coastal Bezoar, Hybrid Bezoar, Anatolian Chamois, Konya Mouflon, or the majestic Mid-Eastern Red Deer, get in touch to discuss openings for 2026.

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