Arghakhanchi to issue hunting licences to curb wild boar, deer menace
Summary
Arghakhanchi’s Division Forest Office will issue hunting licences for wild boars, barking deer and spotted deer to reduce heavy crop losses in the district. Farmers say wild animals are wrecking fields and homes, while officials say hunting will be tightly regulated under wildlife laws.
Key Points
- The Division Forest Office in Arghakhanchi will issue licences to hunt wild boars, barking deer and spotted deer after repeated complaints from farmers over crop destruction.
- Applicants must hold valid firearm licences and pay fees, with hunting permits limited to designated areas and a maximum of 10 days.
- Officials say the main target is wild boars, which are causing severe damage across five local units in the district.
- The district also faces an unchecked monkey menace, prompting deployment of 26 monkey watchmen in Sitganga Municipality.
