For Persian Ibex 
( Bezoar Goat)
 & Boar

With AY-FI Safaris

Turkey is a magnificent land of natural beauty and history. It encompasses 300,000 square miles and is larger than any country in Europe except the former Soviet Union. It currently has a population of 66 million people and a wonderful spectrum of big game animals. Turkey is surrounded by seas to the north, west and south and borders with Georgia, Armenia, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Greece and Bulgaria.

Turkey is part Europe and mostly Asia whose hospitable climate enables a variety of big game to thrive. Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, Persian Ibex (Bezoar Goat), Asian Chamois, Armenian Sheep, Goitered Gazelle, Wild Boar , Asian Brown Bear and Wolf are the native species of Turkey. Currently Persian Ibex ( Bezoar Goat) ,Wild Boar and Wolf are the only big game species available to foreign hunters. AY-FI Safaris is owned and operated by Gunhan Aktan, a native of Turkey who makes his hunting guests his number one priority. Gunhan, an avid hunter himself, goes the extra mile to ensure that his hunting guests have the best possible chance to get a trophy. AY-FI Safaris operates hunts for the highly prized Persian Ibex in the Taurus Mountain range, located in the south of Turkey. Of all the areas open to hunting, the Taurus Mountains offer the best chance of getting a really good Ibex trophy. Ay-FI Safaris is fully licensed and certified to operate hunts in Turkey.  

Where And How

You will fly into Adana, Turkey. There are direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul and then a domestic flight of approx 2 hours to Adana. Your baggage and firearms will be checked all the way to Adana, and you clear customs in Adana. Round trip airfare from most major points in the U.S.A. to Adana is around $900. Contact Vicky or Kay at Yellowstone Travel 800 541-2550 for current pricing and schedules.

Hunting Season

The season for Ibex is from August 1 – Dec 20^th and from March 1- March 31. The best time is during the rut from Nov 20 – Dec 20. Wild Boar can be hunted anytime during the Ibex season.  

Firearm Permits

Prior to leaving the U.S. you will be faxed a letter of permission to hunt, which customs in Adana use to issue an import permit for your rifle on the spot. There is a $45.00 fee for a Visa for Turkey, which is also issued at the airport when you arrive. You do not need to apply for a visa in advance. AY-FI Safaris will meet you at the customs counter when you arrive and help you with the import process. AY-FI Safaris will remain with you from the minute you arrive in Adana, Turkey to the minute you leave.

Accommodation & Meals

The selected accommodations vary from hotels, village homes and tented campsites depending on the conditions of the hunt. All accommodations are clean and comfortable with ample delicious food. Bottled water and sodas are supplied. Alcohol is available at the duty free store at the airport in Adana.  

Pricing - 2001

AY-FI Safaris offer a complete hunting package for Persian Ibex (Bezoar) and Wild Boar for $6,995.00 The package includes all food, accommodation, transport, permits, guides and licenses for one trophy Ibex up to 100cm (40 inches). Alcohol and tips are not included. Ibex horns over 100cm are charged a government fee of $60 per cm. Wild Boar can be hunted with a government trophy fee imposed on the tusk size.

Wild boar trophy fees