Yakutia has long attracted both local and visiting fishermen and hunters. Fresh air, the beauty of nature and the amazing diversity of fauna contribute to the growth of the region's popularity. Hunting and fishing in Yakutia are known around the world. Hundreds of professionals and amateurs gather here for this.
Fans of meat hunting every year look forward to the opening of the season. St. John's wort especially likes to walk on moose, hare, ducks, deer, roe deer and other animal species.
Rabbit hunt
Belyak, who lives in Yakutia, has some differences from his brother from the European part of Russia. He is lightweight - up to three kilograms. It features short ears tilted forward. The tail of the hare is all white, as is the body itself, which is why it is poorly distinguishable against the background of snow, therefore they hunt it most often in a driven way, which is also facilitated by the local vegetation - tundra shrubs. Dogs usually help to drive animals, but sometimes they can do without them, in this case part of the hunters becomes the beaters.
The squirrel population is subject to fluctuations; in different years and in different regions of Yakutia, the number of individuals can vary several times. Experienced hunters are well aware of these cycles and go fishing in those areas where the density of hares is maximum. Hunting for a hare in Yakutia can deliver a lot of positive emotions.
Duck hunting
Ducks are a popular object of commercial and sport hunting; they prefer small backwaters with dense vegetation. They usually hunt without dogs. A duck is a timid bird with good hearing. When a hunter appears, she immediately takes off, and there is a good chance to shoot her. The main thing is not to hesitate, you should be a little late with the reaction - and that’s it, the bird flew away.
Yakutia is rich in ducks. A large population of these birds contributes to a large number of rivers with lush vegetation along the banks. Convenient to hunt in pairs. The first hunter is from the right bank, the other is from the left. Birds should be scared, and at the stage of their take-off, you can start shooting. Broken carcasses are collected each on its side of the river.
In places of resting and feeding ducks, hunting for them using scrapbooks is common. The hiding place is a shelter disguised as a terrain for a hunter, like a hut, and allows hunters to get as close to the birds as possible. In the spring months, hunting is exclusively for the drake. The officially authorized method is hunting ducks in Yakutia with a decoy, using camouflage.
We get fishing rods
Hunting and fishing in Yakutia will please everyone who is not indifferent to outdoor activities. The republic is famous for its clean rivers and lakes full of fish of various species. Local fish is tasty and nutritious. In addition to fishing, sport fishing is also popular, the object of fishing of which are:
- taimen
- lenok
- pike,
- grayling,
- perch,
- dace.
And this is not a complete list; the Yakut rivers are rich in fish. Hunting and fishing in Yakutia are available at any time of the year. The main thing is to stock up on the necessary uniforms.
Taimen
Catching taimen is a success for the fisherman, especially large specimens can reach a weight of 30 kg and a length and a half meters. Taimen is a representative of the salmon family. This fish lives only in the cleanest water, prefers fast mountain rivers, as well as lakes.
The best time for catching taimen is immediately after spawning, the end of May - the beginning of June. It is also well caught in the fall, with the advent of September and right up to the first frosts. Summer biting is weak. The main method of fishing is using spinning for bait.
Grayling
This is a typical Siberian fish. Famous for its colorful huge fin. The habitat of grayling depends on the season and weather. In the spring season and in the first summer weeks, fish rises to spawn. Prefers clean water. Unlike taimen, grayling is a schooling fish. Available fishing in Yakutia in winter and summer.
The main fishing methods, depending on the time of the year, are biting on the fly, fishing in the wiring for maggots or larvae, as well as light spinning.
Lenok
This is the most common fish in Yakutia. The average weight is small - 2-3 kg. Large specimens are rare. Like grayling, lenok is a flock of fish. Lenka meat is tasty, has good nutritional value.
Fishing for this fish can begin from the last days of May until mid-July. With an increase in temperature, the nibbler weakens, at this time it is better to look for Lenka in cold, fast mountain streams. At the end of summer and with the beginning of autumn, fish begins to catch better again. After heavy rains and rising water in mountain streams, lenok moves to large rivers.
Catch from the shore by the running method, as well as fly fishing. In large rivers, spinning can be used. Winter fishing in Yakutia is also known throughout Russia.
Pike
Pike - the most common predator in the reservoirs of Yakutia. Pike is caught easier than taimen, grayling or lenok. Small fish prefer shallow waters off the coast, closer to the thickets, and large individuals like places deeper. Pike in age can reach a large size and weight up to 50 kg. Pike spawning time comes with the advent of spring.
The pike preys not only on small fish, but also on small waterfowl, as well as frogs.
Fishing for pike in Yakutia is carried out using spinning. As bait use a spinner, wobbler. In small rivulets it is possible to catch pike on a frog.
Winter fishing
Many fishermen prefer harsh winter fishing. In Yakutia, three different methods of fishing in the winter have spread:
Munha - ice fishing using net. To do this, wormwood is sought or made, from which nets are lowered under the ice. At the same time, you need to do another wormwood, from which the networks will be pulled out. Between two wormwoods, small holes are drilled on both sides for dragging nets. If the catch is small, the networks start up again.
Kuyuur is a gear resembling a large net. This method of fishing is suitable for fishing on small fish. First you need to find the right place where the fish winters. After that, a hole is drilled into which the fishing gear falls and rotates there. The resulting water vortex captures the fish and carries it into the net. After the kuyuur is filled, it is removed, the catch is taken out and lowered back into the hole.
Fishing with a fishing rod is the most traditional way of winter fishing. You can use a reduced spinning reel. It is important to choose the right fishing rod and additional accessories (hooks, floats). In the chosen place, the fisherman drills a hole in which he lowers the fishing rod with the bait. Icing must not be allowed.
Hunting and fishing in Yakutia is a great vacation for all fans of fishing rods and rifles. Come to these picturesque places and see for yourself! The Republic will provide many opportunities for every vacationer. There are pensions that are located on the banks of the rivers. Everyone will find something suitable for themselves, friends and family.