Kamchatka, Moose hunts

Hunting period

: September-October - November-December

Hunting area

: The chukotka moose is the largest horned animal in the world. Moose hunts are held in the central area of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The average size of a trophy moose hunted in Kamchatka is 155cm, but each year 178–183 cm giants with 55kg horns are also hunted.

Additional information

: Moose are found from the valleys to the tree lines of the mountains. Locals monitor the movements of moose and select a hunting area. During the fall hunt, travel is on horseback. The winter hunt uses snowmobiles, and when fresh tracks are found the hunters approach on skis. Hunting camps are usually hunting wooden lodges, have stoves, and heat is provided by a generator.
Weather:
Temperatures vary from 10-15°C in the daytime and from -5 to 5°C at night. Snow storms and rain are possible. During the winter hunt daytime temperatures range from -20°C to a few degrees Celsius, and freezing weather at night is usually –25/20°C.