In the Gahirat Gol area of Chitral, a foreign hunter successfully hunted a Kashmiri Markhor.
According to the Wildlife Department, the Russian hunter obtained a hunting license for the Markhor at a cost of $68,000. The horns of the hunted Markhor measured 41 inches in length.
The hunt was conducted under the Community-Based Trophy Hunting Program. The Wildlife Department stated that a significant portion of the revenue generated from this program will be spent on the welfare and development of the local community.
Officials emphasized that the purpose of the hunting program is twofold: to ensure the conservation of wildlife, particularly the endangered Markhor, and to provide economic benefits to local residents through regulated, sustainable hunting practices.
This initiative reflects a broader strategy in Chitral to balance wildlife conservation with community development, ensuring that local populations benefit directly from natural resources while promoting responsible hunting practices.
