hunting in pakistan & gojal hunza
This huge chunk of land located in
the center of Asia seems to absorb the brightest examples of landscape. A
wealth of frosty mountain peaks, sparkling glaciers, softly rustling evergreen
forests, huge rocky canyons bridged by colorful rainbows, emerald mountain
lakes, wild rivers, poetic sunrises and unique flora and fauna. With rugged
snowy mountains that have fluted icy pinnacles piercing the sky and windswept
plains stretching for miles, Pakistan is a land of contrasts. It offers some of
Asia’s most mind bending features and a kaleidoscopic view of culture and
ethnic structure. Pakistan has the densest concentration of high mountain peaks
on earth. It features 5 out of the 14 summits that soar above 24000 feet on the
face of the earth. 40 of the world’s 50 highest mountains occupy the northern
part of the country, where three of the Himalayas. It is also here, at a
stone’s throw, these mass of mountain chains neighbor the equally great Pamir
plateau.
This land of geographical splendors
is also endowed with the rarest animals in creation, some of which are
indigenous specifically to its spectacular mountains. Here live three different
species of markhor, four separate types of urial, as two subspecies of ibex,
Marco polo argali and blue sheep in their remote wilderness. Being a game rich
country, Pakistan was appreciated by a number of trophy hunters long before its
separation from British India. Many British soldiers here had the privilege of
pursuing these elusive game animals back in colonial times. Now it is your turn
to hunt in these lands and have a taste of the excitement these sportsmen
experienced previously. The combination hunt of these two different species can
be done in the famed Dureji Game Management Area location in southern Pakistan,
about 150 km (93 miles) north of Karachi. The area can be reached in three
hours by following a mostly dirt road. The hunters are received in one of the
houses built for the guests by the family that ruled the area for many
centuries. It is probably one of the most luxurious hunting accommodation one
can even enjoy anywhere in Asia. The area is traditionally known for its
abundance of wildlife. Both species share the same habitat in many parts of the
130,000 ha territory and it is not very unusual to collect both animals on a
single day. The highest point in the area is 3000’ while most of the hunting
takes place at the altitude of 600-2100’.The average horn length for the urial
should be considered to be at around 28-29” while it is 37-38” with the Sind
ibex. But expecting bigger trophy size is not so unrealistic since the trophy
quality is getting better and better. Due to hot weather conditions in the
area, early season hunts in January, February and March are ideal. The
temperature will be lower at this time of the year, which helps hunting considerably.
Northern Areas Gilgit –Baltistan
These huge chunks of land located in
the extreme north of Pakistan absorb the brightest examples of landscape. A wealth
of frosty mountain peaks, sparkling glaciers, softly rustling evergreen
forests, huge rocky canyons bridged by colorful rainbows, emerald mountain
lakes, wild rivers, poetic sunrises and unique flora and fauna. In this area
the most famous and dream trophy Kashmir and astore markhor, blue sheep,
Himalayan ibex, ladakh urial, and Marco polo sheep found. There is also chance
to see snowleapord.HIMALYAN IBEX (Capra sibirica hemalayanus):
Having fairly widespread population
higher mountain ranges of northern Pakistan, Himalayan ibex hunting can be
carried out in several different Community Controlled Hunting Area throughout
the Himalayan mountain range.Himalayan ibex is a dweller of high alpine zone
and can be found at altitudes of 10,000-16,000’. It has a wide distribution
than any other Capra species in this region and is found in large numbers.The
best season is December Late season hunts in February and March are advisable
since the weather condition can be harsh during the rutting time of late
December and early January. Getting to the hunting point area as scheduled can
be negatively affected due to cancelled or delayed flights, road blocks because
of rock slide or washouts.The accommodation mostly consists of village homes
with basic facilities and clean rooms. In some cases shepherd huts can be used
as fly camps, if necessary.Himalayan population of the Capra family can be
separated from the Alpine ibex of Europe by the horn shape that grows much
longer and curves round to for a three quarter of a complete arc. Horn length
of 36-37 should be considered as average.
I will post some interesting
information about KASHMIR, ASTOR AND HIMALAYAN IBEX. Some new updates are
as follow
At least 5 to 7 days trekking in reconnaissance and hunting
possibilities highlighted lines mentioned below in the areas or conservancies can be hunted Ibex
in the wilderness with minimum range of 250m caliber and maximum 370m between 400m
caliber.
Options to go;
1) Passu village (Batura glacier pasture area)
2) KVO Khunjerab village Organizational pasture
valley)
3) Gulkin village pasture area)
4) Gulmit Shatubar valley pasture area)
5) Hussaini Batura left wing pasture area)
Traveling for international hunters:
1: Day (1)
Arrival at Benazir international airport Islamabad,
transferred to any hotel.
But some of the best hotels are,
Serena or Islamabad Holiday INN
2: DAY (2)
Morning transferred to the Air-port for Gilgit flight
departure on ATR air-craft
And flying hours 45minuts to arrive Gilgit city. Upon
arrival at Gilgit drive on
Karakoram highway to Karimabad Serena Baltit Inn at 2500m,
for overnight stay.
3: Day (3)
Drive onward Gojal almost 40km to Gulmit, 47km to Gulkin
village, 55km to
Passu village, 88km, to Sost village and according to
community guideline you will make plan for the next day.
There is some or the following plans which is useful for you
Second attempt in Khyber village, Gulkin or Gulmit.
Trek into the camp site (one-1) for hunting activity, at the altitude of 3000m.
Move to the camping site at nearby hunting range at
3400 meters to 3600m.
Try hunting activity option -1) may be hunt in early morning
attempt/afternoon.
Try hunting activity option -2) may be hunt in early morning
attempt/afternoon.
Try hunting activity option -3) may be hunt in early morning
attempt/afternoon.
Return to village to settle daily wages of porters and local
community guide.
If not succeed try in another easy and nearest conservancy area. Like Khayber
Village or Gulkin village or Gulmit in Gojal upper Hunza.
Trek into the site camp one (1) for hunting activity, at the altitude of 3000m.
Move to the camping site at nearby hunting range at
3200 meters to 3400m.
Try hunting activity option -1) may be hunt in early
morning attempt/afternoon.
Try hunting activity option -2) may be hunt in early
morning attempt/afternoon.
Tentative
Itinerary: Option no-2
(At
least 3 to 4 days need for reconnaissance and hunting possibilities in the
green line below
Mentioned
areas or conservancies can be hunted Ibex 2 to 3km away from the main road
side.
Options
to go) (1) KVO khunjerab valley/ (2) Khyber village / (3) Passu village
(At
least 4 to 6 days) need for reconnaissance and hunting possibilities in the yellow
line below
Mentioned
areas or the conservancies after one or two days at 3200m, from the first camp.
(1)
Gulkin village area) (2) Hussaini conservancy pasture area in Batura/ (3)
Gulmit Shatubar
Valley
pasture area).
Upon
arrival to Benazir international airport Islamabad, transferred to the hotel
Serena
or Islamabad Holiday INN and evening dinner in Sayed Pur Des-Perdes.
Morning
transferred to the Air-port for Gilgit flight departure on ATR air-craft
And
flying hours 45minuts to arrive Gilgit city. Upon arrival to Gilgit one /half
Hours’
drive on Karakoram highway to Karimabad Serena Baltit Inn at 2500m, for
Overnight
stay.
Drive
onward Gojal almost 40km to Gulmit, 47km to Gulkin village, 55km to
Passu
village, 88km, to Sost village and according to community guideline follow
The
plan for next day move into the site.
(The
conservancies trying in first attempt, (1) KVO Khunjerab, (2) Passu Batura, /
(3)
Gulkin or (4) Gulmit.
Drive
back to Karimabad for relax.
Afternoon
drive down to Gilgit 100km for overnight stay in Serena Hotel.
Fly
out from Gilgit to Islamabad and upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon
sightseeing in Margahla heights or in case of bad weather forecast
And
flight cancelled drive by road to Besham PTDC hotel 338km, (12hrs).
Drive
for Islamabad on Karakoram highway/Motorway at some point from
Havellian
and upon arrival transferred to the Serena hotel 286km or direct drop
At
the airport 275km.
Above
mentioned itinerary details or the days can be adjustable with accordance of
client’s
Choice.
For example if we succeed in hunting within three to four days’ time in first
attempt,
Sightseeing
and two day in Islamabad. Please feel comfortable to adjust itinerary as per clients
Choice.
FIRST
attempt means, hunter is allowed to hunt in specified area permit in one
Conservancy
area, with permission from the concern authority (DFO Deputy Forest
Officer)
a cooperation of local community to success their guest.
Hunter
is allowed almost five rounds (Bullets) at one animal; it is seriously hurtled
and
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