trophy-hunting Archives - The Altai Project

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UPDATE: Balancing Conservation and Hunting in Altai

July 10th, 2014

Altai argali sheep skulls (photo by J. Gibbs)

Russian Ministry of Natural Resources considers allowing trophy-hunting for Altai argali. In response, Altai Republic considers a ban on all sport-hunting in Altai for 2-3 years.

Russian Ministry of Natural Resources Wants to Delist Argali Sheep and Allow Trophy-hunting

July 8th, 2014

Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources will consider a highly controversial proposal to delist the Altai argali mountain sheep from Red Book protection and specifically permit trophy-hunting.