Hunting in Western Siberia along the white trail. Secrets and features of commercial hunting “Diplomatic negotiations” and preparations for the trip

Siberia. In the old days, people were sent to this part of Russia by court verdict for serious crimes, but no one forcibly exiled us, participants in the next stage of the “Hunting Expeditions”, we came ourselves. And all because when we visited this region once, we got sick of it, just like climbers get sick of mountains, and now we were drawn to the Tyumen region again and again. This time the plan was to hunt ungulates. Alexey Okhrimenko met the expedition team, and he introduced us to Andrey Borodulin, a real hunting enthusiast, and in addition, the owner of a whole family of West Siberian huskies. There are thirty-seven dogs in his kennel. We stopped at Andrey's base. They made forays into the lands from it. The weather was magnificent. Frost minus fifteen, sun, and snow cover, allowing you to move more or less comfortably through the forest without skis. First we started hunting Siberian roe deer. Huskies helped us in the hunt. There is plenty of game in this region, so the first release of dogs into the forest turned out to be effective. Three goats jumped out to the edge of the forest at once. With two shots the first trophy was won. A short break, and the dogs were again launched into the forest island. The Laikas cast their votes almost five minutes later, and another shooter was targeted by roe deer. An accurate shot at a short distance from a smoothbore gun allowed us to congratulate each other “Happy Field!” The trophies were transported to the escort vehicles on a sleigh attached to a Taiga Patrol 550 SWT snowmobile. By the way, the Buran snowmobile, probably known to all hunters and fishermen, and the aforementioned Patrol, produced by Russian Mechanics JSC, made our life a lot easier. The super utilitarian “Buran 4T”, equipped with a four-stroke environmentally friendly engine and, as if created for hunting, “Taiga Patrol” with a wide 600 mm caterpillar and sled, worked in full force. They laid a snowmobile trail, the so-called “buranka”, transported trophies, and served as transport for scouts and trackers.

The next day was devoted to boar hunting. Several times we heard the voices of dogs, but for a long time they were unable to stop the animal and give the shooter the opportunity to approach the animal to shoot. And then, finally, it happened. Two huskies circled a rather large boar. Long aiming, since there was a real chance of accidentally shooting a dog, shot, and... they took the wild boar. Also, on this day, a husky chased a marten up a tree. This happens. After all, on purpose fur-bearing animal We didn’t do it, but since it happened, we also caught a marten. The activities of transporting the wild boar to all-terrain vehicles and processing the trophy “ate up” the daylight time remaining until the end of the day. We returned to base at dusk.

Morning found us already in the grounds. To catch an elk—that’s the task we set for ourselves. The whole day passed in fruitless attempts to approach the elk. The dogs held the animal, but as soon as the shooter approached the scene of the event, the elk began to leave. No luck. Everyone was exhausted, making endless treks through the dense forest. By the end of the day, one of the hunters was lucky. He tuned in to the voices of the huskies and saw a young “bull” breaking away from a group of moose. This chance could not be missed. The shot was accurate. In the evening, around the fire, we recalled the events that had flown by unnoticed over these days. And in the morning the road home awaited us. We arrived in Western Siberia by car, so that on the way back we had to cross the Ural ridge again and, as if by chance, move from Asia to Europe.

Good and predictable results in terms of accuracy and lethality are given by bullets from Russian designers Viktor Polev (Polev bullet 1, 2, 3, 3E, 5, 6, 7) and Viktor Shashkov (PPS-E, Grizzly-35, Grizzly-36 , "Grizzly-40"). Bullets “Grizzly-35”, “Grizzly-36”, “Grizzly-40” are intended primarily for shooting from “paradox” weapons, but can also be used in smooth-bore weapons. The PPTs-E bullet is produced specifically by order of the Tula Cartridge Plant (TPZ) under the name “Target sub-caliber bullet (expansive)”, abbreviated as PPTs-E. The Tula Cartridge Plant equips WOLF cartridges with PPTs-E bullets. When independently loading the above bullets, it is better to use Sunar-42 and Sokol gunpowder.
Bullets for smoothbore weapons Polev bullets, PPTs-E, “Grizzly” Good and predictable results in terms of accuracy and lethality are given by bullets from Russian designers Viktor Polev (Polev bullet 1, 2, 3, 3E, 5, 6, 7) and Viktor Shashkov (PPS-E, “ Grizzly-35", "Grizzly-36", "Grizzly-40"). Bullets “Grizzly-35”, “Grizzly-36”, “Grizzly-40” are intended primarily for shooting from “paradox” weapons, but can also be used in smooth-bore weapons. The PPTs-E bullet is produced specifically by order of the Tula Cartridge Plant (TPZ) under the name “Target sub-caliber bullet (expansive)”, abbreviated as PPTs-E. The Tula Cartridge Plant equips WOLF cartridges with PPTs-E bullets. When independently loading the above bullets, it is better to use Sunar-42 and Sokol gunpowder. Polev sub-caliber bullets and PPTs-E bullets can be fired from smooth-bore weapons with choke constrictions up to full choke (1 mm) inclusive. All of the above bullets can be used from semi-automatic and magazine weapons without restrictions. To kill a large (300 kg or more) elk, it is hardly advisable to use Polev bullets (except Polev 1; 6) at a distance of more than 70 m, despite the excellent accuracy indicators.
Rubeykin bullet The prototype of this bullet is the famous Blondeau bullet, invented in France by engineer Roland Blondeau. The Rubeykin bullet is not manufactured industrially and is not chambered for industrial cartridges. Bullet material is brass. Bullet qualities: 1 – good stopping effect. Even if hit in the wrong place, the animal quickly dies. Thanks to the sharp edges of the head, the wound does not heal and always bleeds profusely; 2 – good accuracy and accuracy of combat even when shooting at maximum distances; 3 – the bullet confidently overcomes the bushes and does not change its flight path. Equipment: 1 – match the diameter of the container with the bullet with the diameter of the barrel; in this case, the stiffening ribs in the container that prevent the free placement of the bullet must be removed; 2 – separate the seal from the container and remove the jumpers connecting them; 3 – cut the container with the connecting jumpers removed lengthwise into two parts. 2.3–2.5 g of Sokol gunpowder is poured into a cartridge case, preferably a plastic one. A plastic seal without a hole is applied to it with a force of 5–6 kg. A set of thin cardboard spacers with a total thickness of 2 mm is installed on it. One wood fiber wad is placed on the spacers; if you use felt, it should be soft, and it should be cut lengthwise into 4 parts to soften the impact of the bullet during the aftereffect period. A set of thin cardboard spacers with a total thickness of 1 mm is placed on top of the wad. The thickness of all wads should ensure that the height of the sleeve neck for the twist is approximately 5 mm. The halves of the container are folded together, a bullet is inserted, sent into the cartridge case and rolled with a regular twist. The petals of the container should not protrude above the bullet; the protruding part must be cut off. A cartridge equipped in this way guarantees an accurate shot. Bullet Sauvestre (BFS – Balle Fleche Sauvestre)
Until recently, only a few types of bullets for smoothbore ammunition were the most popular in Europe - Brenneke, Gualandi, and McElveen bullets. All of the mentioned bullets at a distance of 80 meters show an accuracy of 5–8 cm. The only exception is the French sub-caliber bullet, designed by engineer Jean-Claude Sauvestre. The Sovestra bullet maintains a flat trajectory of up to 100 m, which allows it to be successfully used for shooting large animals. In this case, there is no need to make vertical adjustments when shooting at a distance of up to 100 m. The probability of hitting real conditions. We can say that the flatter the trajectory, the less the shooter’s error in determining the range to the target affects the probability of a bullet hitting. In rapidly changing hunting conditions, it is easy to make a mistake by 10–15 m, and as a result you may miss. The difference between the impact points of a Sovestra bullet at distances of 50 and 75 m is only 6 cm. The decrease in trajectory at a distance of 100 m from the aiming line is 18 cm. The Sovestra bullet is not a cheap pleasure, and this seriously hinders its widespread use in Russia for animal hunting. It should be noted that reviews from hunters about the accuracy of the bullet are far from ambiguous. In a word, each barrel needs to select its own cartridge. For confident shooting at a distance of 100 meters or more, you must use optical sight. When firing a Sovestre bullet at winter time, when the air temperature is -25 °C and below, it is not recommended to use choke constrictions of more than 0.25 mm, since the container may rupture, which will affect the shooting accuracy. Time-tested examples of imported bullets include bullets such as Brenneke and Gualandi.
Brenneke Bullet Although the Brenneke bullet was patented over 90 years ago, it has not undergone significant changes. The Brenneke bullet has proven itself well in our country and abroad, providing good accuracy and lethality up to 80 m. The classic Brenneke bullet was specially developed for shotguns with chokes. And the best performance, according to the manufacturers, is achieved precisely from full chokes (for the 12-gauge - 1 mm), this statement also applies to the Brenneke-Magnum bullet weighing 39 g. Cartridges with 12-gauge Brenneke Silver, Bronze and Emerald bullets are equipped with companies "Tehkrim" and "SCM". For game hunting, I would still like to recommend cartridges from Brenneke-Classic and Brenneke-Exakt from RWS, because all experiments in our country with this bullet often led to inadequate results. This bullet is too simple in design, but as experience shows, this “simplicity” has ruined many attempts to recreate it elsewhere.
The Gualandi bullet is available in three versions: Gualandi 28 g; Gualandi 32 g; Gualandi 40 g. Gualandi bullet 28 g. Sub-caliber bullet, designed for firing from barrels with choke constrictions. At the same time, complete safety of the choke constrictions is guaranteed. Comfortable recoil when firing a sub-caliber bullet will undoubtedly contribute to shooting accuracy. It is not recommended to use this bullet in weapons with choke constrictions of more than 1 mm, due to the possibility of dismantling the plastic bullet tray in the choke, as well as in weapons with an under-barrel magazine.
Gualandi 32 g bullet This is typical representative 12 gauge hunting bullet. This cartridge can be used to catch medium elk and large boar. It must be remembered that the effective firing distance of such a cartridge does not exceed 50–60 m. The cartridge can be used in most 12-gauge shotguns. Frequent shooting of a Gualandi caliber bullet weighing 32 g from a barrel with a 1 mm choke is not recommended. This bullet cannot be fired from guns with a barrel with a “reinforced choke” choke (more than 1 mm). It is better to use choke constrictions of 0.5 and 0.25 mm. Gualandi bullet 40 g The Gualandi bullet weighing 40 g has a good stopping effect. At a distance of 50 m, the lethality of a bullet exceeds the stopping effect of almost all bullets rifled weapons caliber 7.62 mm and practically corresponds to a shot from a rifled weapon of 9.3 mm caliber. The cartridge with the Gualandi 40 g bullet can be successfully used for hunting large elk and wild boars. This bullet is used in magnum class cartridges, so your weapon must have a chamber of at least 76 mm. Good ballistic characteristics bullets and excellent stopping power allow it to be used effectively at a distance of up to 70 m. Due to design features A forty-gram Gualandi bullet is strictly not allowed to be fired from guns that have any kind of muzzle constriction (cylinder only). IN Lately the number has increased sharply various models bullets made from materials alternative to lead (steel, brass, bronze). Steel with a specific gravity of 7.8 g/cm3 is a material that is resistant to deformation at the moment of firing, and allows you to give the bullet a complex shape that is favorable from the point of view of flight aerodynamics. It should be noted that most of these bullets have a good stopping effect, acceptable flatness and accuracy at distances up to 100 m, a reduced probability of ricochet, as a rule, the ability to shoot from any drill barrel, and the ability to overcome obstacles in the form of branches and grass without changing the trajectory. Steel bullets framed with polyethylene elements are well proven today. The most successful bullets from this group in terms of design are: the Ivanov bullet, the Udar bullet, the Blondeau bullet, the Rubeykin bullet, and the bullets from the D Dupleks company (Dupo 28; Monolit 32; Monolit 28; Rossa 32; Hexolit 32). To improve energy delivery efficiency, the front of these bullets is straight and flat. Such bullets partially lose their aerodynamic qualities, but have a strong impact effect due to the wide and flat frontal surface. Experience and statistical data on the range of shots in hunting show that the degraded aerodynamic characteristics of a flat frontal surface cannot have an impact negative influence to a fairly strong impact of a bullet even at a distance of 120–140 m. Despite the fact that the high aerodynamic drag of a flat frontal surface of a bullet is undeniable, tests have shown that the stopping effect of a bullet with a flat frontal surface is effective at a very long distance. This is explained simply: the large frontal surface of a bullet, even at a great distance at the moment of impact, provides a more efficient return of kinetic energy than a small-diameter bullet. In addition to high drag, other factors are decisive for accurate and successful shooting at long distances: starting speed bullets and the nature of the weapon’s recoil, which determines the angle of the bullet’s ejection relative to the weapon’s reference point. These bullets are indispensable, especially when shooting wild boar in driven hunts, stealth hunting and shooting from under a dog. To shoot confidently while hunting, you need to know the anatomy of the animal. Shooting practice shows that the most successful and guaranteed shot is either a shot at the lungs or at the front shoulder blade. It is desirable that the bullet expands, holds mass, hits vital organs and leaves a good wound channel. This allows you to more effectively search for an animal using its blood trail. Choosing the right bullet type and caliber for a successful shot is very important. And, of course, the weapon must be well-shot with the type of cartridge appropriate for hunting.

Hunting has been known since prehistoric times. She was both a means of subsistence and the greatest passion of the male population. With the development of humanity, its methods and goals began to change. Today, commercial hunting has changed to amateur or sport hunting. Hunting tourism has become widespread, thanks to which they began to develop hunting grounds. But in some regions commercial hunting remains relevant today.

Features of modern commercial hunting

Commercial hunting is rational use animals to obtain maximum economic benefit from them without harming the reproduction of offspring. Its goal is to track and hunt predatory animals, obtain meat and valuable fur skins. For commercial hunters, this activity became not only entertainment, during which their dexterity and endurance were tested, but also a source of good income.

Commercial hunting is currently permitted legal entities and private entrepreneurs who have received a license. Fishing is carried out in specially designated areas during the season, which is clearly established by legislative bodies. The most common fishing areas are the Urals, Far East, Siberia, Volga region.

Fishing in Eastern Siberia

Hunting has been the main occupation in Eastern Siberia for a long time, and in areas with a small population it is a source of food and livelihood. Amateur hunting has become widespread, which is not only entertainment, but also makes it possible to prepare a sufficient amount of meat.

The objects are wild boars, moose, roe deer, wapiti, bears, hares, as well as different kinds waterfowl and forest game. Commercial hunting is carried out for sable, ermine, and squirrel. Hunters and fishermen form artels engaged in the procurement of furs.

Commercial catch of sable

Sable - predatory animal, which is a commercial item due to its valuable fur. Lives in dark coniferous taiga. May exist in harsh conditions having good immunity to diseases. In 10 hours it covers a distance of up to 12 kilometers. Food for food is obtained mainly at night or early morning, and during the day the sable rests.

The animal has very sensitive hearing and instantly reacts to barking dogs or gunshots. If you carelessly wake him up by approaching close, he instantly runs away. And it is almost impossible to shoot him. With wide leaps, the sable first runs along the ground, and then climbs a tree and moves along the branches until it finds a hollow in the tree.

The hunter cuts down part of the tree to form a hole and installs a net at the exit. Then, by knocking on the wood, he drives the sable out of the hollow, forcing him to run to the formed passage. When the animal gets into the net, you must immediately grab it by the neck so that it does not bite your hand. In this case, the animal’s skin remains undamaged. Sable is also caught using traps and traps.

An indispensable assistant in the sable fishery is the husky. It significantly increases the chances of success. This breed of dog is distinguished by its endurance and can pursue prey for a long time and warn the owner that it has discovered a sable. The skill and instinct of such dogs is transmitted at the genetic level, therefore such dogs are highly valued. Dogs are trained from childhood, teaching them to swim in a boat and find the shortest path in the forest.

Preparing for the hunt

The duration of the hunting season is from 5 to 6 months. Therefore, commercial hunters take preparation very seriously. Before the start of the season, it is necessary to prepare the winter hut, clear the approaches to it and bring in food. Considering that the sable’s habitat is quite large, in addition to a thorough wintering, the hunter also needs to take care of intermediate stops.

They build a special booth for the dog, lay hay inside it, cover the entrance with thick material and cover it with snow, leaving only a passage for the dog. Inside such a booth there should be two bowls - one for water and the other for food. The dog needs to be given warm food once a day.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of things. There should be two sets of them. The set should include: jacket, sweater, trousers. This will give you the opportunity to change clothes if they get wet or spoiled. Thermal underwear, which will serve as good protection from the cold in winter, will also be useful.

When choosing shoes, you need to take into account the fishing season. In the winter season, you can’t do without felt boots or high fur boots. These shoes are indispensable on long journeys.

Be sure to have a warm sleeping bag and tent. The tent must be waterproof. Every hunter must have a compass with him, GPS navigator and a replaceable battery. Powerful flashlight with a set of replaceable batteries.

The main tools in the taiga are an ax and a knife. Tools must be durable, sharp and practical. There should be one ax for cutting down trees and one for everyday use. The knife must be versatile and durable. It is better to have two tools, as well as clothes. It is necessary to check weapons, loops, traps and ammunition. Sometimes survival in Siberia depends on having enough ammunition.

Not everyone can spend several months in harsh conditions. Taiga life is only possible for professionals with fortitude, iron discipline, patience and endurance.

Fishing in Western Siberia

Commercial hunting in Western Siberia aims to regulate the number of animals. The method directly depends on the choice of the animal on which it is carried out. Group hunting is suitable for roe deer or elk. With this method of extraction, you need beaters, shooters, breeders, and always a person leading the group. When fishing in a group, discipline and clear, coordinated actions of each member of the group are very important.

On the boar

Wild boar is usually hunted by rounding or driving.

When harvesting a boar using the driving method, the beaters drive the boar to a chain of shooters. In this case, there must be several beaters. Then, as for the round-up method, one beater is enough to drive the boar to the shooters. But in this case there must be several shooters. They should be located on a hill to have a good all-round view. Very important role disguise plays. It must match the color scheme environment. If fishing is carried out in winter, the shooter’s clothing should be white. In summer, clothing should be dark green or black.

On the fox

Foxes are usually hunted with dogs.

Dog breeds such as hound, greyhound and mink are especially suitable for this purpose. It is also possible to catch foxes using traps. It is better to start fox hunting early in the morning. When hunting a fox with the help of burrow dogs, the hunter must be careful and self-possessed. If a fox hears a noise, it retreats deep into a hole. The hunter removes the leash and collar from the dog, and when the dog goes into the hole, he chooses a place about twenty steps from the hole and waits for the fox to appear, preparing to shoot.

Upland game is hunted in the early morning, when the capercaillie collects sandy pebbles. The squirrel is also busy collecting supplies at this time.

Professional hunting in Western Siberia is also carried out for brown bear, reindeer, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat.

Fishing in the Urals

Hunting in the Urals gives hunters the opportunity to replenish their trophies. It could be Brown bear, reindeer, elk, ermine, fox, wolf, roe deer. And also birds - golden eagle, eagle. Trophies obtained in the Urals are very highly valued.

In general, commercial hunting in Siberia and the Urals is deservedly popular not only among hunters, but also among tourists. In addition, tourists are offered exciting hunting tours. That is why novice hunters who do not want to test the principles of survival in Siberia through their own experience go for trophies as part of such a tour.

Hunting in these places is a great chance to feel like a real taiga hermit, enjoy the beauty of nature, exciting game baiting and get well-deserved trophies.

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Numerous hospitable hunting bases of Western Siberia provide hunters, their families and friends with an excellent opportunity to spend their long-awaited leisure time in their own hunting grounds. The camp sites made sure that their guests felt at home, just like at home - cozy and comfortable.

Guests will enjoy excellent services, accommodation and organization of trophy hunting in the picturesque evergreen taiga areas. Hunters will never be bored! Their prey could be cunning foxes and snipe, wolves and goldeneyes, hares and snipes, red-headed ducks and shovelers, graceful moose and pintails, wigeons and teals, tufted ducks and ducks.

Your families, while you are hunting, will always find something to do with their leisure time, since the bases offer a variety of entertainment events, sports games, organizing productive fishing in numerous reservoirs rich in fish and exciting sightseeing excursions to nearby attractions.

Fox hunting

In cold Western Siberia, foxes, the most cunning and mysterious animals of this region, are mainly found in vast territories, ranging from the beautiful Gulf of Ob to the border with Mongolia, as well as from the Yenisei to the harsh Urals. Foxes are especially common in the Achinsk steppes, forest-steppe zones of Kulunda and Baraboi, and in the swampy low-lying evergreen taiga of Khakassia-rare.

All avid hunters dream of testing their cunning and intelligence with foxes. For almost all novice hunters, their first trips to foxes end in failure. The Patrikeevnas know how to cleverly trick losers around their fingers. But if you gain experience and professionalism, then nothing will stop you from bringing foxes from the fields and forests.

There are many ways to gamble on this mysterious beast, consisting of hunting from the approach, with hounds, in burrows with the help of burrowing dogs, with decoys, in riding, with stuffed animals, in ambushes and bait.

How to hunt foxes

With dogs

Hounds are excellent for this type of hunting, although other breeds can be used. The main task of the dogs is to drive out foxes under the gunfire of hunters. The results of hunters depend entirely on experience, instant reaction, accuracy of hitting the target and good camouflage.

With decoy

Hunters must hide on the forest edges and carefully lure the red beasts with the help of decoys that imitate the squeak of voles or the cries of wounded bunnies. Both types have proven themselves well, so you can use either of them for hunting.

On a collision course

This hunt is carried out without hounds. Hunters on horseback, holding greyhounds in their packs, travel around the fields in deployed formation with slightly rounded flanks, carefully examining the surrounding fields. As soon as the greyhounds see the fox, they immediately point it out to the dogs, and a mad race begins. This type of hunting can also be done for hares.

Stealth

This type of hunting is carried out in autumn and winter. Winter hunting is somewhat more interesting, since it is much easier and faster to track Siberian foxes mousing or hunting hares on the snow-white snow. At these moments, you need to approach cunning animals very carefully, be sure to note to yourself the most convenient paths of approach, in accordance with barriers that often divert hunters to the side, and try not to lose a single second, which is so important in this moment for productive hunting. After all, when running from a barrier to the next barrier, you can find yourself in plain sight, and smart animals, noticing their pursuers, will immediately run away.

Hunting recreation centers in the Novosibirsk region

Hunting base "Khmelevka"

The hospitable base "Chmelevka", located in the picturesque Karakansky forest on the coast of the famous Ob Sea, invites hunters and fishermen to spend a charming holiday in their hunting grounds and heartily enjoy entertaining hunting and productive fishing. Vacationers have access to: a fenced area, comfortable accommodation, a sauna, a private beach, mushroom and berry places, hunting and fishing.

Tourist base "Cool place"

A hospitable tourist center located near the Suzun village of Kargapolovo, on the shore famous river The Ob invites you to quench the “thirst of the hunter and fisherman” in its picturesque lands. Guests will enjoy excellent services, consisting of comfortable accommodation in a cozy cottage for 20 people, organization of hunting and productive fishing, parking, transfer, rental of snowmobiles, motorboats, huntsman service with delivery to hunting and fishing sites using special vehicles, smokehouse, barbecues, terraces and entertainment events.

Hunting recreation centers in the Tomsk region

Tourist base "Kedrovaya Zaimka"

The hospitable camp site, located on the shores of the pristine Aksenovskoe Lake among the picturesque cedar reserve, offers outbound fishing services to nearby reservoirs and trophy hunting in its own lands, comfortable accommodation in two-story log cottages, high-calorie meals and entertainment events.

Hunting base "Taiga Zaimka"

The year-round hunting base, located on the picturesque site of the former Kolpashevo Dalnekurzhinsky settlement, near the cleanest river Korzha, offers the organization of effective fishing and exciting hunting for foxes and ducks, hares and feathered representatives far from civilization in its own hunting grounds. Vacationers are offered: huntsman service with delivery to their destinations in a UAZ “Patriot” vehicle, relaxing holidays, saunas, picnics in virgin forest, an abundance of aromatic berries and mushrooms.

About the significant benefits active rest in pristine lands hunting camps of the Novosibirsk and Tomsk regions, many fans of hunting in Siberian forests know. After all, having rested once at hospitable bases, they happily return to these paradises again and again!