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 find it difficult in such harsh conditions. The distinction between hunting in ordinary and mountainous areas consists of a number of specific features.
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 are very different from ordinary ones. Firstly, even the road itself in the mountains is much more difficult, since you have to move not along forest paths, but along steep mountain slopes, which is already becoming a serious obstacle for many.
But this is not the only obstacle that a person faces when he goes hunting in the mountains. A big obstacle may be that for this kind of exercise you need to have good health. Mountain hunting is dangerous because the higher a person climbs, the less oxygen becomes, which means it is harder to breathe. In addition, the danger lies in the fact that the weather in such an area changes very quickly and can reach extreme situations. Another obstacle may be that air is thin at high altitude, that is, there is low atmospheric pressure.
What to take with you to the mountains
Experienced hunters recommend taking only the most necessary things with them to the mountains. This is justified by the fact that the path will not be easy anyway, and a heavy load will complicate it even more. Mountain hunting will be easier if you pack all the necessary things in a backpack. However, you need to thoroughly approach the choice of this attribute. The most important characteristics for him are strength and low weight. Another of the main selection criteria will be its dimensions. It should be as small as possible, but at the same time accommodate a maximum load. It is desirable that the backpack had the ability to attach a small sleeping bag to it.
It is clear that mountain hunting will not do without a good firearm, a sufficient number of rounds, as well as provisions. However, this is not all. Experienced hunters often take one pair of high rubber boots. They are useful for crossing mountain rivers. You may need binoculars, a rangefinder, as well as a phone that can work for a long time without additional battery charge. Or you need to take a few charged batteries with you.
Who to hunt in the mountains
The most common type is mountain goat hunting. These animals live on the slopes of the mountains and differ among themselves only in the shape of the horns. Only five different species of this animal were observed on the territory of the Russian Federation. However, all these species are typical representatives of the genus of mountain goats.
The habitat of these horned animals is rocks and rocky placers. If hunting is planned in the summer, then animals can be found on high slopes, and if in winter, then on the lower border of snow. In summer, these animals will visit either salt water or salt licks, as at this time they feel a lack of salt. They need it for the normal growth and development of horns. Therefore, the installation of salt licks will certainly bear fruit.
Shoes for hunting
The most important task when planning hunting in the mountains is the choice of shoes. Shoes for mountain hunting must be made of high-quality leather, as this material perfectly resists mechanical stress, does not get wet, and also allows legs to "breathe".
However, leather for shoes is also of two types: external or internal. Boots or boots that will be used for short hikes or for hunting in the mountains in the summer may have small inserts made of synthetic materials.