Russia Brown Bear Hunt

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Hunting period: [/b]
Brown bear (boat, hiking trail) "“ May, 15th "“ June, 15th
Brown bear (hiking trail) "“ August, 15th - September, 30th

Tour duration:[/b] 10-12 days. If the trophies are bagged ahead of time, a helicopter will be call up as soon as the hunters are done hunting.
An optimal size of a hunting group is two hunters. Such group will be provided with two hunting guides (one guide for each hunter), one camp-worker and one cook.
Hunters are transferred to the hunting camp on the day of arrival at Okhotsk. Any changes to this routine have to be arranged beforehand.
Large hunting groups (over 3 hunters) will be accommodated at two hunting camps (details have to be discussed beforehand).
Trophies are worked up according to the requirements of taxidermist workshops.
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Hunting [/b]
Brown bear hunt by feet is usually held within 3-8 km range outside of the camp. A motor-boat can be used in the process of a brown bear hunt to reach the far away territories, inhabited by the bears. However, it is illegal to shoot at a bear from the motor boat. Thus, the boats are used for transportation only and the hunters will be able to take a shot at a bear once they go ashore. The use of a motorboat enables hunters to cover lager territory, thus significantly raising the chances of a successful hunt.


Tour Description[/b]
1st day:
- Arrival at Okhotsk airport;
- Transfer to the hunting place (depending on prior arrangements, the hunters will be transferred either by MI-8 Helicopter or by motor-boat);
- introductions to the camp-workers/hunting guides; safety instructions, observation of hunting rules and hunting area specifics, tips on regional Brown Bear hunt; scheduling the first hunting day on the map;
- zeroing in; initializing GPS units and other mobile devices;
- Welcoming dinner.

2nd day:
- Breakfast;
- Hunters and guides choose directions for the current hunting day and depart for hunt;
- Dinner upon return to the camp;
- The group discusses results of the hunting day.

3rd "“ 10th day:
The daily agenda is similar to 2nd day. If the hunt is unsuccessful by the 4th day, the hunting strategy for the remaining period of time should be revised by the outfitter and the hunting group. If decided to relocate the camp, on the morning of the 5th day the helicopter/motor-boat will be moving the camp to the new area to continue the hunt.

Email Charles Hawes for mor info hawesoutdooradventures@charter.net