21 Blue Sheep and 11 Himalayan Tahr Hunted in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in One Year
Summary
21 blue sheep and 11 Himalayan tahr were hunted in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in one year, generating more than Rs 41.7 million in revenue from foreign hunters. The reserve’s annual hunting quota is set in two phases based on wildlife population, and some permitted hunts were missed because of weather, illness, and technical issues.
Key Points
- 21 blue sheep and 11 Himalayan tahr were hunted in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve over one year.
- Foreign hunters paid more than Rs 41.7 million in revenue to hunt through competition.
- Permits were issued in two hunting seasons, but several animals could not be hunted due to technical and weather-related issues.
- The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation sets the annual quota and revenue rates based on animal populations.
