Quail Hunting Allowed In KP Under Strict Conditions

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Conditional permission has been granted for hunting common quail and rain quail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until October 15, 2026. However, hunting will be completely banned across the province on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Legal action will be taken against those who violate the prescribed hunting conditions. A maximum of 15 birds may be caught per day on a single licence.

The licence fee for hunting with a Bulara or Lawa has been set at Rs8,000, while the use of any type of electrical equipment for hunting is prohibited.

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In other areas, the hunting licence fee has been fixed at Rs300. The decision regarding hunting was taken during the provincial cabinet meeting held on May 24, 2024.

Wildlife Department officials will monitor bird populations and the hunting situation, while permission to hunt may be withdrawn immediately if necessary.

According to the Wildlife Department, illegal hunting is not only a violation of the law but also poses a threat to the future of wildlife.

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