Hunt Blue Sheep In Pakistan

2024 / 2025

Hunt Blue Sheep in Pakistan

ONLY $56,000 Including Trophy Fee

 

THIS HUNT INCLUDES:

• 6 Travel Days / 6 Hunting Days
• Accommodation while in the field
• 1 Trophy Fee for a Blue Sheep
• Meet and Greet in Islamabad
• Transport on territory
• Transfer from/to airport
• Guiding by PH
• Field trophy preparation
• Trophy measurement
• Hunting license
• Gun permits
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
• Snacks
• Beverages/soft drinks

 

THIS HUNT EXCLUDES:

The price DOES NOT include

• Following insurances: health, life, third-party liability, cancellation
• International airfare
• Visa costs
• TIPS for Guide(s) porters, cook, driver, villagers
• Hotels before and after the hunt are payable by client(s) directly
• Courier services fee (Shall be Payable after the hunt - $800 Total)
  • CITES Quarantine
  • Export Documents
  • Destination Charges
• Domestic flights to Gilgit and back
• Extra trophies
• Sightseeing tours

 

Observers: $500 / Day

Extra Hunting Days: $600 / Day

Rifle Rental – Not Available (Bring your own rifle and ammunition!)

 

This is a hunt for Blue Sheep in the mountains of northern Pakistan. This is a true mountain hunt and Blue Sheep hunts will involve a combination of riding Yaks and hiking up into the mountains on foot, using porters to carry the camping gear and supplies. Accommodations will be basic, and you will either stay in shepherd's huts or tents with sleeping bags.

This hunt is like stepping back in time over 100 years. The areas are remote, the terrain is rugged. The people live in somewhat primitive conditions. Weather can delay travel. This hunt will be a true adventure that you will remember and cherish for many years!

The outfitter is highly experienced with many years of successful hunts under his belt. The expected success rate on this hunt is 100%.

 

The Blue Sheep Hunting Area / Terrain

Blue Sheep are found most frequently at elevations ranging from 3,000 m (9,800 ft) to 5,300 m (17,400 ft) above sea level. Depending on the area selected for your hunt, you may be walking in snow, up steep hills, or across glaciers. Long walks in steep terrain are the rule rather than the exception.

This is a very difficult hunt and will require you to be in Mountain shape. Do not attempt this hunt if you are out of shape or have mobility issues. You do not want to get sick or injured in high remote areas!

The outfitter has some remote areas where bigger Blue Sheep are found. To access these areas, the hunter needs to be in excellent shape, and adding a hunting day or two will give you more time to search for that special trophy of a lifetime.

The Blue Sheep

Blue Sheep (Pseudois naaur), also called the Bharal, is a Caprinae found in Pakistan in the arid and rocky mountains of Karakoram, Hindukush, and the Himalayas of Gilgit-Baltistan. The males are slightly larger than the females and have wide horns that look like an upside-down mustache. Bharal have a dense slate-grey coat that sometimes has a bluish sheen. Horms can grow up to 31” in length.

The average size of Blue Sheep shot in these areas is 24”-26”. Occasionally, hunters get lucky and shoot a trophy from 29” – 31”.

Huntable species found in this area are Blue Sheep and Himalayan Ibex. It is possible to combine these 2 hunts. Contact us for combined pricing if you also want a Himalayan Ibex.

 

The Blue Sheep Outfitter

This outfitter has spent his entire life hunting in these regions, outfitting in Pakistan, and has a thorough understanding of everything, including:

• Document Preparation
• Bidding for the best hunting areas
• Spending time in the field year-round
• Having contacts in many villages
• Speaking the local dialects
• Glowing references

 

Arrival is at Islamabad International Airport (also known as Benazir International). International flights normally arrive after midnight. After meeting your representative at the international arrivals area, you shall have breakfast at the restaurant in the airport while waiting for our domestic flight to Gilgit airport. After breakfast, you will check in for a domestic departure. It is a 1-hr flight to Gilgit. Upon arrival at Gilgit depending on the client’s wish we can continue to Passu village or stay at Giglit (Serena Lodge).

 

SAMPLE BLUE SHEEP ITINERARY

 

Day 01 - Arrival/Islamabad Arrival at Islamabad International Airport International flights normally arrive after midnight.  After meeting at the international arrivals we shall have breakfast at the restaurant in the airport while waiting for our domestic flight to Gilgit. After breakfast, we shall check in for domestic departure.  It is a 1hr flight to Gilgit. Upon arrival at Gilgit, we continue to Shimshal, and on the way have lunch at Hunza. (overnight at hotel.) 

Day 02 - Shimshal – Gharesar (5 HRS)

We shall leave the village after breakfast. It is   5 hours to where the porters shall be waiting for you along with the local yak men from the village. This shall be our first overnight in tents/huts.

Day 03 - Furzeen – Pryanesar (lunch) – Arbabparyen (spike camp)

Today we shall arrive in the hunting area Scouting. Overnight tents/huts.

Day 04 - Arbabparyen – Maydour or Chatpart or Ganjdoor

Scout /hunt

Day 05 – Arbabparyen -  Maydour or Chatpart or Ganjdoor

Scout/hunt.

Day 06 – Arbabparyen - Maydour or Chatpart or Ganjdoor

Scout/hunt.

Day 07 – Arbabparyen - Maydour or Chatpart or Ganjdoor

Scout/hunt.

Day 08 - Arbabparyen – Furzeen (overnight)

Day 09 -  Furzeen – Overnight at hotel (back at Shimshal village).

Day 10 -  Drive to Gilgit - overnight at hotel Serena or Ramada

Day 11 - Giligt hotel to airport (15-minute drive) – fly to Islamabad

Day 12 - Airport drop in the night

 

Prescouting for Blue Sheep

Locals will be in the mountains scouting for trophy Blue Sheep before your arrival. On your arrival date, they will come down from the mountains and report to the outfitter where they have spotted trophy sheep. Your hunt will begin by targeting one of these sheep that have been located just before you arrive. The scouts have radios, so if a suitable sheep is not quickly found, the guides will spread out in their search for your trophy Blue Sheep.

 

The Blue Sheep Hunting Accommodations

Accommodations while on foot in the mountains will consist of basic Shepard’s huts or tents. Food will be basic mountain fare and clients are welcome to bring freeze-dried meals if they wish tor.

There are multiple villages from where the outfitter conducts these sheep hunts. Each hunt is unique, as it features different terrains, accommodations, difficulty of access, etc.

For the hunter wanting the biggest trophy, adding an extra day or two at $600 / day and being in mountain shape will up your odds of coming away with that absolute monster of the mountains!

 

The Blue Sheep Hunting Season

The Blue Sheep hunting season opens the 1^st week in November and runs until April 25.

 

THE BEST TIMES TO HUNT BLUE SHEEP

The beginning of the season can be good because the animals have not been pressured.

The Blue Sheep rut is from late November until the middle of January.

February is difficult because it is windy, and the animals hide from the wind.

The end of March is good because of the new green growth which brings the ibex out into the open to feed.

By the middle of April, the Blue Sheep begin to lose some of their hair and beautiful coloration.

 

Recommended Firearms and Shooting Distances

A 300 Win Mag or a similar caliber with 40 bullets is recommended. Hunters should be prepared to take shots from 250 to 800 meters.

 

Packing List

A detailed packing list will be provided to the client after the hunt is booked.

 

Trophy Handling

The outfitter will dry salt the skin and apply hydrogen peroxide to the skull. They will arrange delivery to the shipping agent who will send the trophies to the client by air. The trophies will typically be delivered within 1-2 days after the hunt.

 

Weather

The weather varies by month:

• Peak Winter – December – February
• Cool but more comfortable: November, March and April

 

Altitude

Typical altitudes will range from 3,000 – 5,300+ meters (9,800 ft – 17,400 ft) above sea level.

 

Medications

A high-altitude medication such as Diamox is recommended.

 

Insurance

Due to the high altitudes and remote location of this hunt, Medical Evac insurance is recommended

 

Airfare

Due to the frequent cancellations of flights due to weather, and the fact that most hunters will tag out early, it is suggested that you book your return flight from Islamabad back to your home as a changeable ticket.

 

Deposit Policy

A deposit of 25% is required to reserve this hunt. The balance of the hunt to finalize the booking is due 30 days before the October Tag Auction.

 

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable. Trip insurance is available to cover unforeseen circumstances.

 

Exclusions:

International and domestic airfare. Hotels and meals before and after the hunt and in Gilgit ($200 / night), Medical, Evacuation, and Trip Insurance, Rifle Rental and Ammo, Alcohol, Taxidermy, Shipping of Trophies, Courier Services Fee, Gratuities