Altai argali (Ovis ammon ammon) is the largest wild sheep in the world, taken in the high mountains of western Mongolia under a strictly limited government quota. Mature rams carry horns that can exceed 60 inches in length with a base over 20 inches — figures that make this one of the most sought-after mountain trophies anywhere.
Nomad Trophy is an independent advisory. We match you to a licensed outfitter working a concession that is genuinely producing rams this season, confirm the quota position before you commit, and handle the permit and export paperwork.
This is a serious mountain hunt: high altitude, long glassing days and a stalk that rewards patience over speed.
| Species | Altai Argali (Ovis ammon ammon) |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Altai, high mountains |
| Trophy | Horns can exceed 60 in. length, 20 in. base — confirmed per animal |
| Quota | Strictly limited by the state; confirmed at enquiry |
| Season | Set annually by the Mongolian hunting authorities; confirmed at enquiry |
| Physical difficulty | High — altitude, long glassing and stalking days |
Hunts start with days of glassing from high vantage points, covering as much ground as possible with optics before committing to a ram. Once a mature animal is identified, the approach can take the rest of the day, moving carefully across open mountainside to stay out of sight.
Shots are often taken at real distance, and a guide’s judgement of wind and terrain matters as much as marksmanship.
After the hunt, the trophy is caped in camp and your outfitter begins the CITES and export paperwork, which we track through to delivery.
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