Having followed the African hunting thread regarding
Fairgame ,CME, and ibi got me wondering about all the hunts in Russia and money that was sent to Outfitters there. What has been the recourse for those caught up in that mess ?

I had a great conversation with Sasha, one of the new owners of Safari Outfitters LLC while at the SCI convention a couple weeks ago..

Bottom line was that Americans are still hunting in Russia. VISAs are easy to obtain and we can bring our rifles. Airline options are more limited but Turkish flies everywhere...

The current challenge is payments since we cannot transmit US dollars to Russia nor can they have western bank accounts due to the sanctions.. They are working on solutions I guess (that are not illegal)..

I am still hoping to be able to hunt in Russia in the next few years :-)

I know that some donated hunts had refunds made to the purchaser.

There were Russian outfitters at Jagd and Hund.

I did not talk to them. Prices were awesome. I think I got a catalog. I have no idea how it works.

You can hunt in Russia. Europeans and Americans can get visas without issues.

Certainly not high demand right now but prices are good and I have hunters going next season.

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Originally posted by Caracal:
You can hunt in Russia. Europeans and Americans can get visas without issues.

Certainly not high demand right now but prices are good and I have hunters going next season.

Prices are VERY good right now.. I'm thinking about going next year. I mean - what the hell... it's an adventure!!!

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Originally posted by Scott Powell:

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Originally posted by Caracal:
You can hunt in Russia. Europeans and Americans can get visas without issues.

Certainly not high demand right now but prices are good and I have hunters going next season.

Prices are VERY good right now.. I'm thinking about going next year. I mean - what the hell... it's an adventure!!!

What are you interested in Scott?

I think there is no right and wrong regarding hunting in Russia. It's an individual choice but it's certainly very attractive now for some species.

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Originally posted by Caracal:

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Originally posted by Scott Powell:

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Originally posted by Caracal:
You can hunt in Russia. Europeans and Americans can get visas without issues.

Certainly not high demand right now but prices are good and I have hunters going next season.

Prices are VERY good right now.. I'm thinking about going next year. I mean - what the hell... it's an adventure!!!

What are you interested in Scott?

I think there is no right and wrong regarding hunting in Russia. It's an individual choice but it's certainly very attractive now for some species.

Snow Sheep, Siberian Ibex, Brown Bear would be 3 great species...

https://profihunt.com/en/sayan-ibex-hunting-2023.html


My friend went twice in 2023, she had no issues.

I have lost track of how many American citizens have been arrested on false charges in Russia and detained indefinitely or for lengthy prison sentences.

Apparently, so has the Biden administration.

The US added 500 new people and businesses to their sanctions list 2-3 days ago. It would be very wise to maker sure your outfitter isn’t blacklisted….

Off the plane, here's your AK and the Ukrainians are that a way.

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Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I have lost track of how many American citizens have been arrested on false charges in Russia and detained indefinitely or for lengthy prison sentences.

Apparently, so has the Biden administration.

No country in their right mind would trade a basketball player for an arms dealer.

Too bad we don’t have any Russian outfitters on here to explain the situation over there

Travel into Russia with guns? There is a good chance that you are going to spend more time than you wanted, but it will be behind bars in a Siberian prison. Doubtful that our State Department will be able to help you.

What booking agents are telling you it is safe to travel there with firearms?

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Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
There were Russian outfitters at Jagd and Hund.

I did not talk to them. Prices were awesome. I think I got a catalog. I have no idea how it works.

Plenty of Russians at SCI in Nashville

Latest U.S. State Dept. advisory is get out while the gettin’ is still possible.

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Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Latest U.S. State Dept. advisory is get out while the gettin’ is still possible.

I’ll on pass going
We are entering new Cold War