Jagdreise -

(Capra cylindricornis)

The Eastern Caucasian tur, also known as the Dagestan tur, is the undisputed king of the Caucasus. Perfectly adapted to life in high-mountain terrain, male turs reach a shoulder height of 79–98 cm and a live weight of up to 100 kg. The Dagestan tur is slightly smaller and darker in coloration than its relative, the Western Caucasian tur or Kuban tur (Capra caucasica). In summer, the coat of the Dagestan tur is whitish on the underparts, tail, and chest, while the short, darker legs are a uniform reddish-brown. The beard is dark and can grow up to 8 cm long.

The horns are quite unusual for a goat species, curving upward and outward in a smooth, crescent-like shape, and are rounded in cross-section. The average trophy size ranges between 80 and 90 cm. A horn length of 90 cm or more is considered an exceptional, capital trophy, while rare specimens can reach lengths of over 100 cm.

The Dagestan tur is found in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Currently, the finest trophies are harvested in Azerbaijan.