Himalayan Ibex Hunting
The Himalayan ibex is a wild goat found across the high mountain regions of northern Pakistan. In Gilgit-Baltistan, its habitat includes steep slopes, rocky valleys, and alpine terrain.
Ibex hunting is part of the region's regulated hunting tradition and takes place within designated areas under local wildlife-management systems.
Markhor Hunting
The markhor is Pakistan's national animal and one of the country's most recognized mountain species. It inhabits rugged terrain across parts of northern and western Pakistan.
Markhor hunting in Pakistan is regulated through wildlife-management and conservation programs, with designated permits and quotas intended to support sustainable management and local communities.
Hunting in the Karakoram
Gilgit-Baltistan is characterized by the Karakoram's steep peaks, deep valleys, and high-altitude landscapes, providing habitat for diverse mountain wildlife.
The region is also known for its strong mountain culture and community involvement in wildlife conservation.
Wildlife & Conservation
Pakistan's regulated trophy-hunting programs have been used in some mountain regions as part of community-based conservation and wildlife-management efforts.
Licensing, quotas, and designated hunting areas are intended to manage wildlife populations while generating benefits for participating communities.
Ibex & Markhor Hunting
Discover the mountain landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage of northern Pakistan and the Karakoram.