Permits for hunting 117 wild animals for the 2026-27 trophy hunting season in Gilgit-Baltistan have been auctioned; notably, a permit for the Astore Markhor sold for a record $356,000.
During the auction, the second and third permits for the Astore Markhor were sold for $301,000 and $294,000, respectively.
According to officials, the auction also included permits for hunting 14 Blue Sheep and 100 Himalayan Ibex. The highest-priced permit for a Blue Sheep sold for $31,200, while the highest for a Himalayan Ibex went for $13,200.
Wildlife officials anticipate that the trophy hunting program will generate approximately 650 million rupees in revenue during the current season.
The 2026-27 trophy hunting season will run from October 15, 2026, to April 10, 2027.
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