Top Hunting Spots
Pakistan offers diverse hunting experiences, from high-altitude mountain game to desert plains. Below is a categorized list of the best hunting locations.
Northern Pakistan (Mountain Game)
Northern Pakistan offers some of the most exhilarating hunting opportunities in the world, with vast, rugged terrain teeming with game amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes. The region’s dense forests and open valleys provide ideal habitats for markhor, ibex, and urial, while the crisp alpine air and untouched wilderness create an unforgettable hunting experience. Whether stalking prey along steep ridges or tracking through remote valleys, hunters are rewarded with both thrilling challenges and stunning natural beauty.
Gilgit-Baltistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
Hunza Valley
Target Species: Himalayan Ibex
Best Season: October–April
Shimshal Valley
Target Species: Markhor (Astor & Kashmir)
Best Season: November–April
Deosai Plains
Target Species: Snow Trout (Fishing) & Ibex
Best Season: October–April
Southern Pakistan (Desert & Plains Game)
Southern Pakistan offers thrilling desert and plains game hunting, with vast arid landscapes home to species like chinkara, desert hare, and wild boar. The rugged terrain and challenging conditions make it an unforgettable adventure for hunters.
Sindh & Balochistan
Kirthar National Park (Sindh)
Target Species: Sindh Ibex, Chinkara
Best Season: October–April
Cholistan Desert (Punjab)
Target Species: Urial, Desert Hare
Best Season: November–March
Makran Coast (Balochistan)
Target Species: Afghan Urial
Best Season: December–February
Thar Desert (Sindh)
Target Species: Chinkara, Desert Fox
Best Season: October–February
Punjab & Central Pakistan (Small Game & Birds)
Punjab and central Pakistan offer excellent small game and bird hunting, with partridge, quail, and ducks in agricultural fields and wetlands. The fertile plains and scrub forests provide abundant opportunities for sport hunters.
Salt Range (Punjab)
Target Species: See-See Partridge, Chukar
Best Season: November–February
Soon Valley (Punjab)
Target Species: Grey Francolin, Wild Boar
Best Season: October–March
Indus River Wetlands (Punjab/Sindh)
Target Species: Ducks, Geese
Best Season: December–February
Controlled Hunting Areas (CCHA – Community-Based)
Hunting in Pakistan’s CCHA (Community-Based Controlled Hunting Areas) ensures sustainable wildlife management while offering premium trophy hunts for markhor, ibex, and urial. Local communities benefit, conservation thrives, and hunters enjoy regulated, ethical expeditions in pristine habitats.
Torghar, Balochistan
Target Species: Sulaiman Markhor
Permit System: Auction-based ($$$)
Kargah, Gilgit
Target Species: Himalayan Ibex
Revenue Supports: Local conservation
Kirthar CCHA (Sindh)
Target Species: Sindh Ibex, Urial
Hunting Fees: Fund village development
Falconry & Traditional Hunting
In the arid expanses of Balochistan and Tharparkar, falconry thrives as a centuries-old tradition. Skilled hunters train majestic falcons to chase houbara bustards, blending heritage, survival, and the thrill of the desert chase.
Balochistan Deserts
Target Species: Houbara Bustard (Licensed Only)
Season: October–March
Tharparkar (Sindh)
Traditional: Falconry with local tribes
Restricted & Banned Hunting Zones
Khunjerab National Park (No Hunting – Protected Wildlife)
Hingol National Park (Balochistan – Protected Species)
Indus Dolphin Reserves (Strictly No Hunting)
Key Regulations
Permits Required for big game (Markhor, Ibex, Urial).
Firearms: Only bolt-action rifles allowed.
Ethical Hunting: No shooting of females/young.
Seasonal Bans: Follow government notices.
- Govt License No. DTS-GB/TO-166
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