For the hunter seeking the truly remote, the vast wilderness of Russia and the CIS nations represents the final frontier of world hunting. Spanning eleven time zones and encompassing some of the most untouched landscapes on earth — from the volcanic peninsulas of the Russian Far East to the towering ranges of the Caucasus and the sweeping steppe of Central Asia — this region offers an extraordinary breadth of species and experiences that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.

The mountain game alone sets Russia and the CIS apart. The Kamchatka snow sheep, the largest of the Asian snow sheep subspecies, is one of the most coveted trophies in the world of sheep hunting. The Caucasus is home to three distinct species of tur, each presenting its own challenge across dramatic high-altitude terrain. Ibex and argali — the great wild sheep of Central Asia — draw serious trophy hunters from across the globe, with the maral, Central Asia’s magnificent cousin of the red stag, adding further prestige to any collection built in this part of the world.

Brown bear hunting here is conducted in landscapes of genuine wilderness scale, whether from high-country glassing points or over bait in the ancient boreal forests. Moose hunting in the taiga offers a classic and deeply atmospheric experience, while Siberian roe deer provide outstanding and often overlooked sport in some of the most beautiful countryside the region has to offer.

For the wing shooter, Russia and the CIS deliver equally memorable experiences. Capercaillie and black grouse hunts in the northern forests are steeped in tradition, pursued at first light in wild, silent woodland that feels entirely removed from the modern world.

This is hunting on a grand scale — vast, challenging, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Species: Snow Sheep, Brown Bear, Ibex, Tur (3 species), Argali, Maral, Moose, Siberian Roe Deer, Capercaillie, Black Grouse