Uvs sits on Mongolia’s border with Siberia, and it is one of the more isolated hunting regions we work in. Weather windows can be tight and unpredictable, but the trade-off is a Siberian ibex population that sees very little hunting pressure compared with the more accessible parts of the Altai.
This is not a region for a tight schedule — flexibility around weather is part of planning a hunt here properly.
| Species | Siberian Ibex |
|---|---|
| Terrain | High, isolated mountains bordering Siberia |
| Hunting pressure | Minimal, due to remoteness |
| Season | Set annually by the Mongolian hunting authorities; confirmed at enquiry |
Access is a longer overland journey than most other Altai regions, and weather can close a valley for a day or more at short notice. Outfitters here build a buffer into the schedule for exactly this reason.
Once conditions allow, the hunt itself follows the standard ibex pattern: glassing from height, then a careful approach on foot across scree and rock.
Highlights
Minimal hunting pressure on Siberian ibex. Genuine isolation on the Siberian border.
Good to Know
Tight, unpredictable weather windows — build flexibility into your dates rather than a fixed schedule.
Nearby
The furthest north of our Altai regions, best combined with a longer western Mongolia itinerary rather than a short add-on.
