Russian National Hunts Markhor in Chitral

Chitral continues to be a premier destination for sustainable wildlife tourism as a Russian national recently successfully hunted a rare Kashmiri Markhor. The hunting expedition took place in the Gahirat-Golen conservancy area under the supervision of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department. To undertake this regulated activity the foreign hunter obtained a special trophy hunting permit for a fee of 68000 dollars. The magnificent animal hunted during this expedition possessed horns measuring an impressive 41 inches in length which is considered a significant trophy size in the world of game hunting. This event was conducted strictly under the Community-Based Trophy Hunting Programme which ensures that local populations benefit directly from wildlife conservation efforts.

According to the standard regulations eighty percent of the proceeds from such permits are distributed among the local communities for their development and welfare while the remaining twenty percent is deposited into the national exchequer. This sustainable model has proven effective as CITES recently approved the hunting of six markhors in the region. Interestingly this fee is lower than the previous year when a US citizen named Robert Myles Hall paid a record 125000 dollars for a similar permit to hunt an animal with 38 inch horns. These legal hunts play a crucial role in preventing illegal poaching by giving the local community a financial stake in the survival of these majestic animals. By participating in this program hunters contribute https://www.geo.tv/latest/642446-russian-national-hunts-kashmiri-markhor-in-chitral-for-68000 to the preservation of the species while enjoying a unique experience in the mountains of Pakistan. For more updates on regional wildlife activities visit our https://weeklypakistan.com.pk/ section to stay informed about conservation efforts.