Mountain hunting - entertainment or serious occupation?

Hunting grounds are quite extensive in some regions of the Russian Federation. However, the most dangerous terrain is the mountains. The thing is that mountain hunting is very different from ordinary hunting, and even experienced hunters have a hard time in such harsh conditions. The difference between hunting in the usual terrain and the mountain range consists of a number of specific traits.

What is dangerous hunting in the mountains?

Among hunters it is believed that mountain hunting is a harsh school of survival. This opinion arose due to the fact that the conditions in which a person falls into are very different from the usual ones. Firstly, even the road itself in the mountains is much more difficult, since it is not along forest paths that need to be moved, but along steep mountain slopes, which already becomes a serious obstacle for many.

But this is not the only obstacle that faces a man who went to the mountains to hunt. A big obstacle may be that for this kind of training you need to have good health. Mountain hunting is dangerous because the higher a person gets, the less oxygen becomes, which means it is more difficult to breathe. In addition, the danger lies in the fact that the weather in such a place is very rapidly changing and can reach extreme situations. Another obstacle may be that at high altitude the air is rarefied, that is, there is a low atmospheric pressure.

What to take with you to the mountains

Experienced hunters recommend taking only the most necessary things to the mountains. This is justified by the fact that the way and so will not be easy, and a heavy load will make it even more difficult. Mountain hunting will become easier if you put all the necessary things into a backpack. However, it is also necessary to approach the selection of this attribute thoroughly. The most important characteristics for him are strength and light weight. Another of the main selection criteria will be its size. It should be as small as possible, but at the same time it should contain the maximum of the load. It is desirable that the backpack was able to attach to it a small sleeping bag.

It is clear that mountain hunting can not do without a good firearm, a sufficient number of cartridges, as well as provisions. However, that's not all. Experienced hunters often take a hike one pair of high rubber boots. They will be useful for the transition of mountain rivers. You may need a pair of binoculars, a range finder, as well as a phone that can work for a long time without additional battery charging. Or you need to take a few charged batteries.

On whom to hunt in the mountains

The most common type is hunting for mountain goats. These animals live on the slopes of the mountains and differ only in the shape of the horns. On the territory of the Russian Federation, only five different species of this animal were seen. However, all these species are typical representatives of the genus of goats.

The habitat of these horned animals is rocks and stony placers. If hunting is planned in summer, then animals can be found on high slopes, and if in winter, then on the lower boundary of the snow. In summer, these animals will necessarily visit either salt water or solonetz, since at that time they feel a lack of salt. They need it for normal growth and development of horns. Therefore, the installation of solonetzes will certainly bear fruit.

Footwear for hunting

The most important task when planning hunting in the mountains is the choice of shoes. Shoes for mountain hunting must necessarily be made of high-quality leather, since this material perfectly resists mechanical loads, does not get wet, and also allows legs to "breathe".

However, the skin for shoes is also of two types: external or internal. Boots or boots that will be used for short trips or for hunting in the mountains in the summer can have small inserts of synthetic materials.