18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Mobile
Mr. Shaimurat
Mr. Shaimurat who was born from a Eagle Hunters Family and started hunting with Eagle at the age of 30. He was also three times Champion of Eagle Hunters Festival. There are an estimated 250 eagle hunters in Bayan-Ölgii, which is located in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolian. They maintain ancient practice of hunting with golden eagles on horseback, and they primarily hunt red foxes and corsac foxes.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
Photo Location: | Bayan Olgii, Mongolia |
Camera: | iPhone 7 Plus |
Copyright: | © Zay Yar Lin |