THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Arcqos Safaris
Location: Arpa, Kyrgyzstan- Asia
We conduct our planning and organization with military precision and excessive consideration for contingencies. Our hunting lodges and concessions are often exclusive to Arcqos offering our hunters the assurance that we control our quality of the hunt experience. Every season we strive to improve our offerings, never settling for “good enough”.
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Arcqos Safaris
Arcqos Safaris
Current Research Project:
Predator management – regulated wolf control to protect Argali
Future Research Project:
Livestock impacts on wildlife grazing areas
Continuous Monitoring
Operator observations with government inspectors.
Government data use
Biological samples and operator feedback used selectively
1-2%
current Argali quota (population estimate–based)
Quota status
adequate for Marco PoloArgali
25%
trophy fee revenue invested into AP efforts
$24,000
USD dedicated to anti-poaching budget
48-63in
trophy horn size range in adults 8-12 years
400,000
acres of land managed
3 years
of sustainable management
10 years
Renewable lease time for government concession agreement
$129,000
of annual costs
2
government authorities:
Ministry of Natural Resources
State Agency for Environmental Protection & Forestry
25%
Amount of trophy fees directed towards antipoaching
100%
compliance with management, local employment, and AP defined in concession agreement
18
people employed
X9
162 indirect livelihoods impacted
Wildlife monitoring, hospitality, driving licences, and additional skill provided
$65,000
allocated and donated annually to community support
Kabo LLC
employs residents of communities during and outside of hunting season
68%
employment rate from local communities
Ethos
We believe there are three major pillars to every hunting outfit; People, Operations and Hunt Quality. Truly great outfits possess an exceptional degree of all three. Our hunters expect an experience reflective of their investment in our expeditions while receiving clear communication, transparency and memories that bring a smile to their faces for years to come. Our success is measured in meeting and exceeding these expectations. – Adam
Kabo LLC is committed to maintaining the health of the argali population as well as ensuring a well-balanced human/wildlife relationship. – Adam
