Markhor in Kashmir was hunted by Kyle Adam Miller, of America, it took place in Chitral’s Shoghore Wildlife Range.
The local officers confirmed the successful hunt. The Markhor sported outstanding spiral horns.
Those horns are 45 inches long. Miller had acquired a legal hunting license.
This permit cost $66,000.
It was a non-exportable permit. This was a first for Chitral Gol National Park. Miller selected a 9.5-year-old Markhor.
The animal was trophy-sized. It was located in the park’s buffer zone. This zone is near Shoghore village.
The village is on Garam Chashma Road. Miller easily pursued the Markhor.
The Kashmir Markhor is Pakistan’s national animal.
It is highly prized for trophy hunting. Its majestic appearance and rarity make it desirable.
These hunts are strictly regulated. Pakistan uses a Community-Based Trophy Hunting Program.
This program is a balance of conservation and economic incentives.
A large percentage of the permit fee goes to This program is a balance of conservation and economic incentives.
A large percentage of the permit fee goes to local communities. It supports development and wildlife preservation.
A local resident shared information. The government started non-exportable trophy hunting last year.
This hunting takes place in the buffer zones of the national park. communities. It supports development and wildlife preservation.
A local resident shared information. The government started non-exportable trophy hunting last year.
This hunting takes place in the buffer zones of the national park.
This decision responded to community demands. These communities depend on the area.
Hunters cannot export the trophy. The horns must stay in Pakistan. The community had long requested this.
The Markhor population in the park has grown. This growth is due to effective conservation.
