WHY HUNT IN PAKISTAN

By the virtue of our rich traditions, incomparable hospitality, and great cultural values, all Pakistanis accord great respect to Foreign Hunters … In fact, they reckon them as heroes and consider it a great honor to become their friends. So don’t be surprised when you receive overwhelming hospitality … hard to be found elsewhere in the world.

This makes us so proud to host our guests and make their hunting holidays an unforgettable experience!

Hunters are given personalized care & utmost attention by our experienced team of hunting professionals along with the assistance of game watchers and scouts from the local wildlife conservation communities and wildlife department who spend days & nights spotting big trophies in their areas. They are all backed by decades of experience, so, in lieu thereof, we give a 100% guarantee for sighting & a successful hunt of your desired game.

It may not be out of place to mention here that trophies have been taken by hunters in a matter of 3 to 4 hours on the very first day of their arrival in rich habitats like KVO, Khyber, Durreji, Torghar, Pacharan, Halalo, Tushi & SKB. After the hunt is taken, the trophy becomes an honorable mention for that area so the locals are as happy as the hunter is – You’ll witness their profound happiness when they celebrate your successful hunt with cheers, music, and dance around you. This indeed encourages foreign hunters to visit Pakistan time & again for more hunts.

From the vast expanses of deserts in south to the towering peaks of the Karakorum in the north, our big game habitats are spread all over the country. Depending on your desired game, you would certainly need our expertise to choose the most suitable hunting area. Many of them are so easy to be rambled, whereas, some do pose challenging approach. Nevertheless, our field staff won’t let you carry your hunting gear, and all you need to carry is your binoculars.

COMBINATION HUNTS

Hunters may proceed with combination hunts all over Pakistan & there are no official restrictions. All combination hunts can be taken in the same area or you may hunt them in different areas.

COMMUNITY-BASED HUNTS IN PROTECTED HABITATS

Our community based hunting has played a vital role in protecting many of our rare species and thus, guaranteed our hunts. One big reason that makes our hunts successful is that over 80% of the trophy permit money paid to our Govt is evenly distributed to all families of the respective communities protecting the habitat. This gives a great boost to protection and enhancement of our wild life because our communities work very hard and prevent poaching by all means. Due to this strict monitoring and continued stalking of our community game scouts, we can always guarantee for your desired game and excellent qulity of trophies.

HOW BIG IS PAKISTAN?

Pakistan is a big country. It’s divided into 5 provinces viz: Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Gilgit-Baltistan. It is 3 times bigger than the UK, 3 times Italy, 10 times Austria, 19 times Switzerland, 26 times Belgium & 1/6th of the USA. It is located in Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea, between India on the east and Iran and Afghanistan on the west and China on the north. Its Total area is 803,940 sq km, Land is 778,720 sq km & Water is 25,220 sq km. The coastal line is 1046 km. It has a flat Indus plain in the east; mountains in north & northwest & Balochistan plateau in the west. Geographic coordinates: 33 42 N, 73 10 E. Time difference: UTC+5 (10 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time). The total population is approx 197 million.

TEMPERATURE

The temperatures during the Hunting Season (NOV-MAR) are quite moderate in all the meadows of Southern Pakistan, (ordinary fleece + a light jacket will do), however, in northern areas, they can be extremely cold and can go down many points below zero degrees centigrade. Excessive snow and ice on higher mountain slopes may hinder your approach So very good clothing and climbing boots with gaiters and crampons may be required. On confirmation of the hunt, we always provide you a comprehensive clothing & equipment list

HUNTER’S PARADISE – PAKISTAN

HUNTING SEASON

The official hunting season begins on 01 October & ends on 31 March. However, this season varies in each province. For example, it’s 01 Oct – 23 April in the Northern Areas and 15 Nov – 15 Mar in Punjab and so on. The best time to hunt anywhere in Pakistan is between Mid November & Mid January, This is the time when most of the vegetation is covered with snow on the mountain but still available at lower altitudes, like meadows, gullies, ravines, alluvial fans & places near the villages and roadsides. So the animals migrate to these lower pastures and can be hunted easily but if one gets too late, the walks-n-stalks in deep snow on steep ridges become difficult, though, the game is still visible in abundance at lower altitudes.

NOTE: Once the permits are issued, hunters are given a specified period to accomplish their hunts which vary as per the province & may be extended by authorities on request.

PERSONAL FITNESS

The habitats of Southern Pakistan (Punjab, Sind, and Balochistan) are located at lower altitudes. The hunts are comparatively easier and can be easily accomplished by any age group. So there is No Age Limit and No physical fitness is required, however, since all the habitats in Northern Pakistan are located at higher altitudes, they require good physical fitness to bear longer walks on steeper slopes. Depending on the altitude and difficulty of the slope, the hunters may be required to know some basic skills of climbing; like the use of crampons, jumars, ropes, and ice axes. Nevertheless, our experienced guides and field staff will accord you their utmost assistance.

OUTDOOR SERVICES

While in the habitat, our hunting safaris are managed by a team of professional hunters and experienced guides, game watchers, game scouts, cooks, sardars, porters, and drivers. 4WD Jeeps, porters or pack animals carry all food, camping & kitchen gear including your personal baggage. All you need to carry is nothing more than your binoculars, while your day pack which may include your spotting scope, tripod, spare ammo, water bottle, rain gear, camera, personal medicines (if any) & other items of your choice & your gun will be carried by our staff.

CAMP FOOD & BEVERAGES

Food on all trips is plentiful, healthy, wholesome & varied prepared by experienced cooks trained in kitchen & table hygiene. The day begins with a cup of tea or coffee in your tent, followed by a full breakfast which includes cereal, milk, eggs, bread, paratha (chapati), jam, honey, corn flakes, etc. We always try to serve you hot lunches, however, in lieu of several constraints, we serve cold lunch which may include bread, chicken nuggets, boiled eggs, crackers, cheese, nuts, fruit, juice, fish, salad & tea/ coffee. Dinner is served around 7:30 pm & includes soup, followed by 2 to 3 main courses of stews, rice, lentils, vegetables, chicken or mutton, and chapattis. There is always a dessert (custard, pudding, kheer, halwa, or sheer khorma) at the end of dinners which is served with coffee or tea.