The East Caucasian tur (Capra cylindricornis), also known as the Daghestani tur, is a mountain-dwelling caprine living in the eastern half of the Greater Caucasus mountains, in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and European Russia. It inhabits rough mountainous terrain, where it eats mainly grasses and leaves.

Azerbaijan is the exclusive destination for Dagestan Tur. You will be hunting in the Sheki, Ismaily and Guba regions. You can expect to find billies from 26-39″, with the biggest billies being found by way of spot and stalk.

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The Dagestan Tur (Capra cylindricornis), also known as the East Caucasian Tur, is found in the rugged terrain of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, making it one of the most sought-after mountain trophies. Azerbaijan, with its vast and pristine hunting areas, provides the perfect setting to pursue this majestic species.

We hunt the majestic Dagestan Tur in various areas of the Caucasian mountains all approximately 300-350 km from your point of arrival, the city of Baku on the edge of the Caspian Sea. Our hunting camps are typically either cottage type stone or wooden houses or cabins for base camps and smaller tented fly camps higher up in the hunting areas.

Dagestan Tur inhabits the mountains of Azerbaijan, located in the south-eastern Caucasus. Dagestan Tur hunt may require extensive physical activity as most places can be reached only on foot.

For many trophy hunters, country’s name is almost synonymous with the Dagestan Tur that inhabits the Caucasus Mountains at the northwestern border with Russia. The Tur hunting is a real challenge, so be ready mentally and physically.

Azerbaijan is situated on the junction of Europe and Asia and thus has a unique zoogeographical, geopolitical and geographical position. Azerbaijan is the home of the Dagestan Tur, one of the three recognised sub-species of Tur.

Azerbaijan is the best destination for Dagestan Tur hunt. This hunt is conducted on steep Caucasus Mountains at 8,500 – 10,000 feet (2,700 -3,100m). Each client is guided by 2 guides and hikes 3-4 hours from the base camp to the tented fly camp and stays there until he …