When: April 28 - May 6, 2006
(Tentative - final dates depend upon airline schedules)

Where: North central Russia

What: Two of the world's rarest species of grouse, the Capracallie ("Siberian Turkey") the world's largest species of grouse. Also blackcock, the European version of the North American sharptail grouse.

How: For Capracallie, listen for the mating call of the male on the lek in forest, then stalk. For Blackcock, hunt from ground blind on lek site in fields, then call birds to blind.

Facilities: Motel, cabins or apartment house. Most camps will have hot & cold running water, beds, electricity and most camps have a sauna or a portable shower, meals will be prepared by staff.

Weather: Temperature will range from 30 degrees (F) in early morning to 50 degrees (F) during the day.

Type of Terrain: Flat, forested for Capracallie. Blackcock will be hunted from blinds on flat open fields.

Recommended Firepower: 12 gauge shotgun with 4 or 5 size shot shells.

Other Trophies Available For Extra Cost: A second Capracallie or Blackcock can be taken for another $300 each.

Price of Expedition Package: Includes all local transportation in Russia, food, lodging in camp, guides, bear license, trophy fees, interpreters, skinning and salting of hide. A deposit of $1,500 is required to reserve a spot on the hunt. Please contact us for current price list.

Does Not Include: Personal items such as fees for passports, visa (we will help you get your visa once you obtain a passport) tips, souvenirs, transportation to Russia or the Ukraine, hotels and meals in town, U.S. Fish & Wildlife fees, taxidermy fees, and other items of a personal nature.

Deposit: A deposit of $1,500 is required to book hunt. Balance is due one month before departure.

Trophies: Will be skinned, fleshed and salted.

A Recommended Packing List will be sent upon booking.

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