Trophy Profile: The greatest and biggest of all Argali species in the world. Body length is 4–6.6 ft/172–180 cm, shoulder height is 4 ft/122 cm, a mature adult Ram weights 400–450 lb and sometimes even more. Altai Argali lives in the entire Altai Mountain range of Mongolia, China and Russia. Also known as the rarest Argali in the World due to limited licenses granted, however not limited by population, in fact the highest and healthiest population in the country is of these species. Altai Argali have the heaviest horns of all the sheep in the world, weighing 60 to 75 lbs.
Season: July – October
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, then travel by 4×4 or domestic/private charter flight depending on concession.
Hunting Style: Horseback and stalking (or vehicle-assisted in some areas) with final stalk on foot; spot-and-stalk glassing.
Comfort / Physical Level: High-country hunting with strong camp support; more demanding than Gobi/Hangai.
Average Trophy Size: 56–57” with 19”–21” bases; extraordinary trophies 58”–60” may be found in rare occasions depending on the season and planning.
Note: We offer extensive pre-scouting and extra guides for hunters seeking exceptional trophies and for those with limited time. This is on a custom basis as requested by the client.
High Altai Argali
North Altai Argali
Trophy Profile: North Altai Argali inhabit the northern sectors of the Altai Mountains and represent some of the heaviest-bodied Argali within Mongolia. Horns are massive with strong bases and deep curl, often carrying exceptional mass rather than extreme length.
Average Horn Length: 55”–58”
Exceptional Trophies: 58”–60”+ (rare)
Season: July – October
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Ulaanbaatar International Airport, followed by domestic flight or 4×4 vehicle transfer depending on concession
Hunting Style: Horseback and spot-and-stalk, with final approach on foot
Comfort / Physical Level: High-altitude mountain hunting; physically demanding, supported by professional yurt camps
Hangai Argali
Trophy Profile: These magnificent subspecies of Argali is located at Khangay Mountains of central Mongolia and generally higher populated with great trophy quality in Bayankhongor province of Mongolia. Hangai argali is smaller than Ovis ammon ammon and larger than Ovis ammon darwini, more or less in the middle both body and trophy wise.
Season: July – October
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, then travel by 4×4 or domestic/private charter flight depending on concession.
Hunting Style: Truck-assisted access, spot-and-stalk on foot.
Comfort / Physical Level: Moderate physical demand; excellent guiding support.
Average Trophy Size: 48”–52” with 18+” bases
Special Note: A ram between 52’’ up to 55” are of exceptional size and can be found in special occasions and special areas depending on the conditions of the hunt and the area hunted.
Gobi Argali
Trophy Profile: Coming from the name the Gobi Argali resides at the lower central part of the country and also in the south-eastern Gobi Desert region of Mongolia. This species is normally hunted mostly on foot by glassing the small hills and narrow valleys where the rams live in for safe cover and good pasture. The terrain is easy where these rams are hunted and the population/trophy quality in our areas are considered the best in the country, limited number of permits available in our exclusive areas.
Season: July – October
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, then travel by 4×4 or domestic/private charter flight depending on concession.
Hunting Style: Truck-assisted access, spot-and-stalk on foot.
Comfort / Physical Level: Easy terrain; high comfort relative to mountain hunts.
Average Trophy Size: 46”–50” with 16.5”–18” bases; Max: 52”
Altai Ibex
Trophy Profile: Altai Ibex is the larger of two Ibex in Mongolia and is mostly found in the higher Mountain ranges. A male Ibex has a long hair beard. A male Altai Ibex stands at around 3–3.2 ft (105–110 cm) tall and weighs up to 280 lb (90–110 kg).
Season: July 15 – October 15
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, then travel by 4×4 or domestic/private charter flight depending on concession.
Hunting Style: Horseback/vehicle approach with final stalk on foot; spot-and-stalk glassing.
Comfort / Physical Level: Mountain terrain; strong camp support.
Average Trophy Size: 37”–42”; Max: 45”
Gobi Ibex
Trophy Profile: Gobi Ibex have a brown coat and light patch under its belly and between it’s legs. A male Gobi Ibex is over 3 ft (95–105 cm) tall and weighs 150–175 pounds (70–80 kg).
Season: July 15 – October 15
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Arrive Ulaanbaatar, then travel by 4×4 or domestic/private charter flight depending on concession.
Hunting Style: Spot-and-stalk with vehicle support and final stalk on foot.
Comfort / Physical Level: Variable by area; generally comfortable logistics with yurt camps.
Average Trophy Size: 34”–38”; Max: 42”
Mongolian Maral
Trophy Profile: One of the largest red deer subspecies in the world, with heavy antlers and impressive beam length. Mongolian Maral are typically hunted during the rut when stags are vocal and active.
Season: August – October
Best Time: September (rut)
Airport / Access: Ulaanbaatar International Airport, followed by vehicle or domestic flight transfer
Hunting Style: Spot-and-stalk and calling during the rut
Comfort / Physical Level: Moderate physical demand; forested and mountain terrain
Mongolian Gazelle
Trophy Profile: Classic steppe antelope known for speed and wide distribution across Mongolia’s open plains. Trophy value lies in horn symmetry and length rather than mass.
Season: July – October
Best Time: August – September
Airport / Access: Ulaanbaatar International Airport, followed by vehicle access into steppe regions
Hunting Style: Spot-and-stalk in open terrain
Comfort / Physical Level: Low physical demand; open plains hunting
