PUNJAB URIAL, CHINKARA, BLACK BUCK
These beautiful animals are found in the arid low hills of the Salt Range of Pakistan which covers four large districts viz: Kalabagh, Mianwali, Jehlum & Chakwal. One of the main privileges of hunting in these meadows is that all of these areas are nearer to Islamabad as compared to the far-flung Northern areas. We won’t be depending on any weather-bound domestic flights and our access to these areas will be through main roads on which we run our first-class air-conditioned motor coaches. The average driving time from Islamabad to these habitats is approx, 2 to 3 hours.
however, upon arriving the road end of the habitat, some times we need to use 4WD jeeps to go deeper into the meadows but mostly we stalk on foot. The walks are easier on the undulating but dry & small hills, ravines and gorges studded with thorny shrub and tall grass. Since these areas are quite below the snow line, temperatures during the peak Hunting Season (Dec-Jan) are pleasantly moderate (ordinary fleece or a jacket is sufficient) but by the e Mid of February, it becomes quite warn and becomes hotter by March.. So jeeping, camping, walking and stalking is much easier as compared to the same in the mountainous habitats of our Northern Areas.
See Also: WHY HUNT IN PAKISTAN
SULAIMAN MARKHOR, SIND IBEX, AFGHAN URIAL & BLANDFORD URIAL
The straight horned Sulaiman Markhor is found in the mountains of Torghar (Province of Baluchistan) between 7500-9500 feet. Afghan Urial is found in the rich habitats of Torghar, Takatoo & Torgbag in Baluchistan Whereas, the Blandford Urial and Sind Ibex are found in Durreji (Baluchistan) and also in Sumbuk, Surjan, Halalo, Pachran, Eiri, and Hathiano in the province of Sind. The average altitudes are between 700 to 1800 feet above sea level and temperatures are so pleasant you can hunt in an ordinary jacket or fleece.
BLUE SHEEP, HIMALAYAN IBEX, ASTOR MARKHOR & KASHMIR MARKHOR
These beautiful animals are found in the mountainous regions of Dashkin, Mushkin, Turbiling, Astor, Kaigah, Gol, Chitral, Tushi, Bunji, Shimshal, Hushay, Baghecha, Basho, Kharmang, Skoyo, Karabathang, Basingo, etc. These areas’ altitudes start from about 2100 meters (or 7000 ft) & go up to 4500 meters (15000 ft). Most of these areas are accessible by 4WD Jeeps, and we have to walk for small distances, as in winters, these animals come down to the meadows near the villages where they can be seen and hunted easily. With all the support from our team, you may rest assured we won’t let you or your guests face any problems going all the way up to such places because there is no technical or high altitude climbs involved & we reckon them as easy to moderate walks. Hunting in some areas is so easy hunters have shot animals while sitting in their jeeps.
PAKISTAN – ALSO A PARADISE FOR BOAR HUNTERS
FAST FACTS ABOUT PAKISTAN BOAR HUNTING
- Pakistan’s area is 803,940 s/km – Land is 778,720 s/km, Water area is 25,220 s/km.
- It’s 3 times bigger than the UK, 3X Italy, 10X Austria, 19X Switzerland & 26 X of Belgium.
- 75% of people are engaged in farming & live in villages, countryside & remote areas.
- Easy access to rich crops & lack of pest control has increased the population of wild boar.
- 97% of people are Muslims & don’t eat pigs. This factor has also increased boar.
- Wild boar destroys 30% of our national crop, so it has been declared as a Pest by Govt.
- Due to lack of resources, the Govt & people can’t control the increasing population of boar.
- Hunters are considered Heroes by farmers & greatly respect them for killing boar.
- To encourage hunters, our Govt takes No Permit Fee, No Bag Limit & No Surcharge.
See Also : PAKISTAN – A PARADISE FOR BOAR HUNTERS
