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"When I have a question about a car, recipe, or the latest news, I use "Google." When I have a hunting; where, how, or what question, I call the Hunting Consortium. No Guff! I've booked over 30 international hunts through the Hunting Consortium and fully intend to use their professional services far into the future!"
-Jim Shockey

“I can rely on the Hunting Consortium for up-to-the minute current information on the most remote places on the planet and expert advice on my hunting requirements. Friendly and courteous, the service I get from them is truly first class.”
-Rex Baker

“I highly recommend the Hunting Consortium! Top notch planning and logistics in difficult countries all over the world. The professional staff from start to finish ensures success.”
-Blye Chadwick

“I have used Bob Kern and his company, The Hunting Consortium, since 2013. During this time he has booked and organized for me many hunts for me in Europe and Asia. In Europe I’ve hunted with the Hunting Consortium in Romania, Macedonia, Croatia, and France. They’ve taken me to Asia where I’ve hunted in Tajikistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and even Pakistan. Every hunting trip was magnificently planned and executed! Security was always excellent and never questionable. Hunting success was extremely high along with exceptional trophy quality. I also award excellent grades for quality of vehicles, horses, equipment, camps and lodging, food, travel itineraries and visas with personal meet and greet on arrival at every destination. All of the guides were English speaking guides, and....did I mention SAFETY? In my opinion, it is worth a few bucks more to be confident that all aspects of my hunt has been methodically thought out and that I am in such good hands while traveling abroad. As I reflect back on the number of hunting trips I booked elsewhere in order to finally harvest a particular specie, (2,3,4, and even 5 times for some animals), I wish I had booked with the Hunting Consortium from the very beginning. I can without any hesitation highly recommend Bob Kern and the Hunting Consortium!”
-Richard B. Nilsen

“Thanks so much for organizing our trip to Austria. It was amazingly beautiful and you were so right that the food was the best. I hope to have you plan another trip for us in the future. I want to continue hunting ibex when I am able to plan another trip like this.”
-Philip Glass

“I and my family owe many thanks to Bob, Margarete, Rob and the expert staff at the Hunting Consortium for so many memorable hunts in so many countries. It is hard to believe, but every hunt and trip has been characterized by the same qualities - superior service, with a can-do attitude, excellent operators, all arrangements on time and fulfilling everything promised. This is a great organization! I am looking forward to my next hunt with the Hunting Consortium.”
-Francisco Vizcaino Gutierrez

“Bob and Rob Kern and the staff at the Hunting Consortium are experienced professionals. Every trip is meticulously planned with true military precision. I have very much enjoyed my trips with Hunting Consortium and would not trust anyone else to outfit my international hunts!”
-Craig Boddington

“Thank you so much for all the prep work. I feel like I’m being treated like a king when I book through Hunting Consortium. Thank you again for the wonderful and enriching experiences.”
-Kevin Ash

“Bob Kern and the team at The Hunting Consortium are the “A-Team” of international hunting in the world today! I depend on Bob’s intensive research and the exceptional experience that he and the members of his staff have accumulated working in the farthest reaches of the hunting world. My own business occupies most of my time, so I depend on Bob to keep me abreast of the latest developments in hunting and to get my trips right the first time, every time. They have never let me down!”
-Jon Arn

"5 Stars" The Hunting Consortium is the premiere hunting/travel consultant in the world today. I've done more than a dozen hunts with THC and they never fall short. I can't recommend Bob and Rob Kern and their efficient crew highly enough (and after more than thirty years of traveling and hunting, my standards and expectations are pretty high).
-Dr. J.Y. Jones M.D.

"Honest advice and thorough trip planning is what I have come to expect from Bob Kern and his staff at the Hunting Consortium. They have opened some of the greatest hunting areas in the world and I rely on them to put me in the right place at the right time for the species I want to hunt. I really appreciate Bob’s ability to “tell it like it is” and his experience in the hunting fields of the world has helped me have some great experiences and take some excellent trophies. I trust Bob Kern and the Hunting Consortium to get it right the first time, every time!
-Bruce Keller

"I have traveled the world in pursuit of hunting adventures for many years. The Hunting Consortium Ltd. has played a key role in my success and making my dreams become reality. They have exceeded my expectations in all regards and I highly recommend them. They are true professionals and I recommend the professionals at the Hunting Consortium Ltd. to help organize your worldwide hunting adventures. They strive to make your dreams come true."
-Renee Snider

"Fellow hunters, I have had the pleasure of hunting with Bob Kern's The Hunting Consortium Ltd. many times over the past 15 years. His hunts are always meticulously planned and executed and his services are second to none. They respond to questions and requests promptly and efficiently and their office staff is very professional and helpful. Perhaps most importantly, they work with excellent outfitters and facilitators the world over, seeming to find some of the best local guides and hunters available. From the time you book the hunt all paperwork (visas, invitation letters, rifle permits,importation permits, export permits, CITES permits, hotel and airline reservations, travel insurance, etc.) will be expertly procured and competently handled by THC. When you hunt with the Hunting Consortium, all I's will be dotted and T's crossed. Rest assured and go hunting!
-George Latham Myers II

“During the past 5 years the Hunting Consortium has been the most invaluable resource a hunter could ask for.I have averaged over 150 hunting days in that time and many, if not most of those days were booked through The Hunting Consortium. Their knowledge and experience is unmatched in the hunting industry. I have always been pleased with the quality of the outfitters and the professional hunter’s and guides that Hunting Consortium have booked for me. I’ve hunted in Africa over a dozen times on hunts booked by the Hunting Consortium and every time I felt like I was hunting the premier area with one of the best outfitters and knowledgeable, helpful professional hunters. In Africa I have taken 158 different animals I couldn’t have accomplished that without the Hunting Consortium. I was on a hunting trip for over 6 weeks in the South Pacific which included a family vacation with my adult children and hunted with 5 different outfitters in 6 different areas in both New Zealand and Australia - a LOGISTICAL NIGHTMARE that the Hunting Consortium handled without a hitch. I finished that trip by hunting all of the species available to hunt in these locations besides one. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS on a single trip. The achievement I am most proud of though is my 21 day hunt in Spain where I took every animal that is currently available to hunt. Considering that the 7 Capra species were all free-range, this was very challenging but the Hunting Consortium put me in the best areas with best outfitters.”
-Rick Warren

"Bob Kern and The Hunting Consortium have been arranging hunts for me for more than 20 years. His staff always does a great job. I've been to very remote hunting areas and have never had any major problems. I collect quality trophies consistently, including, over 30 Ovis and Capra species. With The Hunting Consortium's help, I hope to achieve the Super 30 of each. Bob Kern and The Hunting Consortium helped me earn the SCI Hunting Award Ring and The Conservation and Hunting Award."
-Page Mays

"Thanks to Bob Kern and his staff at the Hunting Consortium for arranging the last adventure for me and my lifelong friend Latham Myers to hunt Marco Polo Sheep in Kyrgyzstan. What an adventure it was with stops in Istanbul, Turkey and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan where we were able to spend a day touring both cities separately looking. listening and learning as well as experiencing and interacting with folks from those cities. Every detail of the trip from start to finish was tended to and the accommodations were exactly what we expected on a high mountain horseback sheep hunt. Our successes were made possible by the attention to detail in getting us into a great area and having very good guides and camp support personnel. We couldn’t have done it without the staff at the Hunting Consortium and their in-country representatives. Thank you!".
-David Poske

“Bob, Margarete, Rob, Amy, and the rest of the team at the Hunting Consortium are the best I’ve ever worked with! I have hunted all over the world for the past 60 years, taking more than 200 species and I never found a better or more professional hunting organization than the Hunting Consortium. I especially like their attention to detail in travel planning - nothing goes unnoticed or unplanned, and there are never any surprises as the trip unfolds. Their experience has helped me make better decisions for my travel and my hunts. Nobody does it better!”
-William “Bill” Paulin

“These guys (Hunting Consortium) are the best in the business, bar none! I have hunted the world for more than 60 years, and the hunts I’ve done with the Hunting Consortium were always perfectly organized. No matter whether in Europe, Africa, or Asia - even in Russia, Tajikistan, and Iran, everything is ready to go and there are no surprises. I really appreciate their travel services - they do my visas, air tickets and everything else I need for an easy trip. One stop shopping!”
-Dial Dunkin

“Dear Bob and The Hunting Consortium Family, As an avid hunter for the past 35 plus years, I want to say thank you to you and your staff. After seeing your advertisements on several hunting television shows, I gave Bob a call and we hit it off right away. Since then I have booked several hunts with you guys, and killed several really nice game animals. The Outfitters were always first rate as Bob said they would be. You guys have sent me to a lot of amazingly beautiful places and have met several really nice people. I have hunted with most of the outfitters more than once, through you guys. The Hunting Consortium handles everything from booking the hunts, buying the necessary licenses and permits, to booking flights and hotel rooms. I just want to say thanks again, and I plan on traveling the world hunting several other game species with The Hunting Consortium in the future.”
-Rodney Moncrief

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Ibex Hunting

“The finest test of nerve, endurance and physical fitness is surely to be found in the pursuit of wild goats of the crags and precipices, and they must be accorded the highest honors of the stalking world.” – C.H. Stockley, 1936. Ibex hunting requires physical stamina and good shooting ability; more than are required in the pursuit of less-challenging game. Ibex inhabit the roughest and most precipitous terrain in the world, and they live in some of the wildest and most remote places. They have extraordinary eyesight and hearing. These characteristics explain why ibex and wild goats are accorded so much respect in the hunting world and why so many hunters seek them. All ibex belong to the genus Capra and are closely related to sheep. The Hunting Consortium specializes in hunting the ibex of the world.

The Hunting Consortium is the largest outfitter of hunts in Central Asia in the world today. Hunting Consortium offers its clients the best hunting areas and the best services available in this developing region. Bob Kern and the Hunting Consortium’s Asian and Russian staff of professional hunters have explored the remotest parts of Asia for more than 35 years, and have more than 40 years of experience in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains in Europe.

No other hunting company employs as many regional service representatives as the Hunting Consortium. Employing full-time representatives in several European countries and in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, as well as customer-service offices in Europe and in Russia, no other company provides this depth of service.

The majority of the wild goats and ibex of the world are found in Europe and Asia, however some are found in North America, South America and the South Pacific. We offer hunts in all the currently huntable countries.

Hunting Ibex in Europe

Ibex of Europe

Alpine Ibex – Perhaps the most revered trophy of Europe, the Alpine ibex is native to the mountain range of the same name. Permits are strictly limited; advance booking is required. The hunting season varies by country, but spans September through December. (Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland)

Kri Kri Ibex – This wild goat is a diminutive form of the bezoar ibex, which has migrated into the westernmost range of this species. It can be hunted in Macedonia and on the Greek island of Sapienza. Permits every year are limited so advanced booking is advised. (Greece, Macedonia)

Spanish Ibex – The ibex of Spain are not true ibex, but rather wild goats, which hunters respectfully include in their discussion of ibex. There are four different subspecies of Spanish ibex, : Gredos ibex, Southeastern Spanish ibex, Beceite ibex, and Ronda ibex. Hunting seasons vary by region, but generally span September through May. Spain is one of the most popular venues for hunting in Europe, because of the pleasant climate, great food and ambience, and the professional hunters of Spain are some of the finest in Europe.

Hunting Ibex in Asia

Ibex of Asia

The majority of the ibex and wild goats of the world are found in Asia.

Bezoar or Persian Ibex – This colorful ibex is not a true ibex, but rather a wild goat. Nevertheless, it makes an impressive trophy. Found in the mountains of Turkey, Armenia, Iraq, Turkmenistan and Iran, it is currently huntable in Turkey, where the largest trophies are found, and in Armenia. The hunting season varies by country, but is generally from October through February. (Armenia, Iran, Turkey)

Persian Desert Ibex – A paler, smaller form of the bezoar ibex recognized by Grand Slam – OVIS club, (not by SCI or Rowland Ward), it is found in the desert of central Iran. (Iran)

Sindh Ibex – A paler, smaller sub-race of the bezoar ibex, found in the deserts of both Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. The hunting season is December through February. Very few permits are issued, so advance booking is required. (Pakistan)

Mid-Asian Ibex or Tian Shan Ibex – Largest of all true ibex, this species is found throughout central Asia, and is currently hunted in the countries of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. There are minor differences in body size and horn length within these several republics. Good trophies measure 43-45 inches; the best can exceed 50 inches in length. The world record is over 60 inches. The hunting season varies by country and is generally September through February. Hunts for this ibex are popularly combined with hunts for the Marco Polo sheep and other Asian game. (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan)

Siberian Ibex or Altai Ibex – Found in large numbers in the Sayan and Altai Mountains of Mongolia, northwestern Kazakhstan and the Altai Republic in Russia, this popular game animal is often hunted in combination with Asian elk (maral stag), Altai argali and other Asian species. Average horn lengths vary between 40-43 inches, but every year ibex of up to 47 inches and more are taken. The hunting season varies by country, but generally runs from July through November. (Mongolia, Russia)

Gobi Ibex – Found in the Gobi Desert, this ibex is identical to the Siberian ibex (Altai ibex), except that this ibex is much smaller. Trophies average less than 38 inches. The hunting season is 15 July through the 15 October. (Mongolia)

Himalayan Ibex – Similar to the Mid-Asian ibex in coloration, stature and conformation, but with smaller horns, it is found in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The hunting season for Himalayan ibex is December through March. (Pakistan)

Hunting Tur

Tur of the World

Caucasian Tur – Currently three varieties of tur are recognized by international hunting organizations: (West Caucasian, or Kuban Tur, Mid-Caucasian Tur, and East Caucasian Tur or Dagestan Tur). This large ibex of the Caucasus Mountains provides mountain hunters with some of the most challenging hunting in the world, which take place in some of the most rugged and beautiful scenery on earth. The hunting season varies by country, but generally runs from May through November. Eastern “Dagestan” Tur (Azerbaijan) Mid-Caucasian Tur (Russia) Western Tur (Russia)

Travel Arrangements

As a full service travel company, the Hunting Consortium will make all necessary flight and hotel arrangements as well as procure any required visas and firearm permits. Hunting Consortium can assist you in getting the best airfare routing that best suits your desired itinerary and destination. When you are ready to book a hunt, we will construct a custom itinerary plan for you, designed to your specific requirements. Hunting Consortium will provide you with complete advice and suggestions on everything related to the hunt, from equipment and immunizations, to trophy shipping and a host of other necessities. Each of our hunters receives detailed information material on the hunts, country, inhabitants, and travel formalities. The firm also provides every hunter with a map, equipment checklist and other articles designed to prepare them for the hunt. Our staff is available to you seven days a week to answer any questions you may have concerning the organization or execution of the hunt.

Traveling to Russia and Central Asia requires a sense of adventure and is not for the hunter who has to be pampered. For the adventurous sportsman in search of great trophies, and an exciting experience, it is a fascinating destination.

Europe, on the other hand provides an unforgettable experience, both in terms of the hunt itself, and for sightseeing and other activities which can be arranged according to the desires of each client. We specialize in arranging custom hunting itineraries as well as sightseeing for hunters or non-hunting companions.

We at the Hunting Consortium pride ourselves in planning hunts that deliver the right results for every client according to his/her own individual taste, budget and trophy quality aspirations. Ibex hunting is a very complex theme, so we encourage those interested to contact us for a thorough briefing and consultation, in order to determine the right hunting option.

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