Argali Sheep

Marco Polo Sheep, also known as the Pamir Argali Sheep, are found in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. We have been working with Ansten for Marco Polo hunts since 1999, and have sent over 100 clients on these high altitude adventures with him. He received the Atcheson’s Professional Hunter of the Year Award in 2012 and has led many hunters in to the Pamir and Tian Shan Mountains ranges in search of Kyrgyz Argali (Hume Argali) and Tian Shan Argali as well. 

Some areas have excellent hunting for Himalayan Ibex and Tian Shan Ibex, so a combo hunt can be arranged. All the hunts are custom designed to the individual goals of each hunter. Hunters are generally based from comfortable cabins in the heart of good hunting; tent spike camps can also be productive at times. Each year pre-season scouting has enabled our guides to locate sheep in excess of 60 inches or better.  

Pamir (Marco Polo) Argali

The hunting takes place in some of the world highest altitudes and base camps are often at 10,000 to 14,000 feet and game can use mountainous landscape that reaches 16,000 feet or more. Preparing yourself for the rigors of this hunt can mean the difference between success and failure. It will be a physically demanding hunt. Horses are used to move hunters from the sheep camp far into the mountains. Horses really help you make the climb. Some camps and terrain allow for the use of 4-wheel drive jeeps. In moderate terrain, driving 100 miles a day or more is common. In such open terrain, expect long and intricate stalks. Some camps can only be reached by helicopter and the hunting by horseback or on foot, the same as some sheep hunts in North America.