TIAN SHAN ARGALI Hunting

Ovis ammon karelini

Distribution: Along the western part of the Tian Shan Mountains of China. These mountains extend into Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The boundary is the northern territory of the Naryn River of Kyrgyzstan.

Description: Shoulder height 44-46 inches (112-117 cm). Weight up to 300 pounds (135 kg). The summer coat is a light, speckled brown, with the face, chest, underparts, rump patch and legs white. The winter hair is much longer, making the animal appear larger and heavier than it is. The average Tian Shan Argali trophy from Kyrgyzstan is 50"-52" (127-133 cm), with best trophies of 55”- 60” (140-153 cm).

CITES: Appendix 2. Only an export permit is required. These species do not require an import permit (only in some countries that have adopted more strict rules).