The influence of individual factors on the number of reindeer (Cervidae) in the Baikal region

Hunting for wild ungulates in Irkutsk region traditionally causes high interest in Siberian hunters and received products are of special value. The main objects of recreational hunting in the southern region are the Siberian roe deer, red deer (maral and Manchurian deer), elk, and to a lesser extent wild boar. In the northern regions mainly elk and reindeer are hunted for. Musk deer in majority is taken with traps for procurement of medicinal-technical raw materials (musk gland). Commercial hunting is developed mainly for northern deer and elk. In areas of traditional residence, hunting is practiced in order to ensure maintenance of the existing lifestyle and implement traditional economic activities of indigenous peoples. Trophy hunting, including for foreign citizens, is rare and has no significant impact on the population. Most of ungulates are hunted for the meat and other derivatives such as horns, antlers, tails, musk, etc., which are of stable demand on the Asian market.