Bukharan Ibex in Tajikistan

There is a newly recognized subspecies of an mid-Asian ibex in Tajikistan – Bukharan (Capra sibirica alaiana). This is not a new species, but rather an opportunity for GSCO, through their milestones, to add value to all Capra species throughout Asia, and simultaneously give members in pursuit of Capra species more hunting opportunities.

The mid-Asian in Kyrgyzstan, the Himalayan ibex in Pakistan, and the mid-Asian-Bukharan and mid-Asian-Pamir ibex in Tajikistan each display slight morphological differences between one another which are mostly attributed to climate, elevation, and habitat. For example, the mid-Asian from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have a much larger body than those of the Pamirs. Bukharan Ibex from Tajikistan have a dark brown colored fur.

The best option to fly to Dushanbe is with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Turkey. You will be met in Dushanbe by our VIP service and our crew and assisted at the customs. Then you will be driven by Toyota Land Cruiser about 5 hours to the village next to the hunting area where you will be accommodated in the wooden house.

This is typical spot and stalk hunt. You will move in the area with 4×4 vehicle till you reach the rocky slopes of the valleys and glass the hillsides and feeding areas. For lunch in the field we offer you hot drinks, sandwiches, salami, dry fruit and nuts. Once the trophy is located you complete your stalking on foot. You will hunt at around 9,000 feet/3,000 m. Physical condition is a factor on the stalking portion of the hunt. A long range shooting, up to 400-500 yards/ up 360 to 450 m is usual.