Trophy hunting provides socioeconomic benefits to local communities in Gilgit Baltistan. Communities receive 80% of hunting fees, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. This funding has supported schools, clinics, hostels, and water infrastructure projects. Since establishing community-based trophy hunting programs in the late 1980s, the populations of markhor, ibex, and blue sheep have increased. Local people have also grown more aware of conservation needs and rely on sustainable wildlife management for tourism revenue and employment. Ensuring community inclusion in management and fair permit allocation can further aid conservation and development goals.

1. SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACTSOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT
OF TROPHY HUNTING ON COMUNITIES INOF TROPHY HUNTING ON COMUNITIES IN
GILGIT BALTISTANGILGIT BALTISTAN
SHER BAHADURSHER BAHADUR
ANDAND
JAMILA BAIGJAMILA BAIG
Department of Biological SciencesDepartment of Biological Sciences
KARAKORAM INTERNATIONALKARAKORAM INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY,GILGITUNIVERSITY,GILGIT

2. Outline of study
 INTRODUCTION
 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
 RESEARCH DESIGN
 RESULTS
 CONCLUSIONS
 RECMANDATIONS

3. Trophy HuntingTrophy Hunting
 Trophy hunting is a form of sport huntingTrophy hunting is a form of sport hunting
where people enjoy nature with fulfilling theirwhere people enjoy nature with fulfilling their
desire of hunting wild animals.desire of hunting wild animals.

4. Hunter with trophyHunter with trophy

5. Community-based Trophy Hunting ProgramsCommunity-based Trophy Hunting Programs
ININ GILGIT BALTISTANGILGIT BALTISTAN
 CTHPs were developed by IUCN and WWFCTHPs were developed by IUCN and WWF
between 1989.(Shackleton.,D.M1997)between 1989.(Shackleton.,D.M1997)
 A CTHP involving two species ofA CTHP involving two species of CaprinaeCaprinae (wild(wild
goat and sheep), markhor and Asiatic ibex, wasgoat and sheep), markhor and Asiatic ibex, was
developed to provide an economic incentive fordeveloped to provide an economic incentive for
communities to conserve biological diversity,communities to conserve biological diversity,
including habitat for wildlife.including habitat for wildlife.
(Shackleton.,D.M1997)(Shackleton.,D.M1997)

6. CCHA IN G.BCCHA IN G.B
Name of CCHAName of CCHA ss Area (Sq km)Area (Sq km)
 Khyber HunzaKhyber Hunza 323323
 Bar NagarBar Nagar 906906
 Shinaki HunzaShinaki Hunza 233233
 Gulkin HunzaGulkin Hunza 103103
 Karumber GhizerKarumber Ghizer 647647
 Hoshey GhancheHoshey Ghanche 582582
 Bunji AstoreBunji Astore 696696
 S.K.B SkarduS.K.B Skardu 19811981
 K.V.O HunzaK.V.O Hunza 650650
 Gulmit/Minapin HunzaGulmit/Minapin Hunza 210210
 Sakwar/Jutial/BarmasSakwar/Jutial/Barmas GilgitGilgit 7575
 Sikanderabad/JafferabadSikanderabad/Jafferabad 4444

7. Hunting SeasonHunting Season
 The hunting season for ungulate species shall beThe hunting season for ungulate species shall be
form 1form 1stst
November to 31 March as per theNovember to 31 March as per the
provision in the Northern Areas Wildlife Actprovision in the Northern Areas Wildlife Act
1975.1975.
 The Chief Wild life warden amended this rule inThe Chief Wild life warden amended this rule in
2006 and extended the hunting period up to 202006 and extended the hunting period up to 20thth
April.April.

8. Size of Trophy.Size of Trophy.
 The minimum male trophy size forThe minimum male trophy size for
 Himalayan Ibex, is 36inch.Himalayan Ibex, is 36inch.
 Astore Markhore 40inch.Astore Markhore 40inch.
 Blue sheep shall be 25 inch;Blue sheep shall be 25 inch;
Shooting of undersize, females and year lings is anShooting of undersize, females and year lings is an
offence as per the Gilgit Baltistan Wildlife Actoffence as per the Gilgit Baltistan Wildlife Act
1975.1975.

9. MARKHORMARKHOR
 Permit Cost: Government permit cost is US$Permit Cost: Government permit cost is US$
40000-00 for each markhor.40000-00 for each markhor.

10. IBEXIBEX
 Permit Cost: Government permit cost isPermit Cost: Government permit cost is
US$ 2500-00 for each ibex.US$ 2500-00 for each ibex.

11. BLUE SHEEPBLUE SHEEP
 Permit Cost: Government permit cost is US$Permit Cost: Government permit cost is US$
6000 for each Blue Sheep6000 for each Blue Sheep

12. Objective of the studyObjective of the study
The study was carried out to find out the followingThe study was carried out to find out the following
points.points.
 Socio-economic condition of communities ofSocio-economic condition of communities of
G.B.G.B.
 Impact of trophy Hunting on ecosystem andImpact of trophy Hunting on ecosystem and
development of area.development of area.
 Protection and conservation of endangeredProtection and conservation of endangered
specie.specie.

13. RESEARCH DESIGNRESEARCH DESIGN
 The study was carried out in the trophy huntingThe study was carried out in the trophy hunting
areas of G.B which comprised of 97347 person.areas of G.B which comprised of 97347 person.
 The study was conducted through randomThe study was conducted through random
sampling of communities and owners with thesampling of communities and owners with the
help of list prepared from voters list .help of list prepared from voters list .
 10 communities were randomly selected to10 communities were randomly selected to
collect the data from entire area.collect the data from entire area.

14. Interviews were conducted on the basis of
especially designed questionnaires and.
The questions were asked and filled in by
an interviewer in a face to face interview
with respondent.

15. Map of Study AreaMap of Study Area

16. RESULTSRESULTS
 There is no apparent difference in opinion ofThere is no apparent difference in opinion of
respondents. almost all respondents haverespondents. almost all respondents have
same perceptions about general effect of thesame perceptions about general effect of the
conservation of wildlife and trophy huntingconservation of wildlife and trophy hunting
projects upon the area.projects upon the area.
 Majority 90% of the local community membersMajority 90% of the local community members
were the view that the project had broughtwere the view that the project had brought
positive change in the income of the projectpositive change in the income of the project
area.area.

17. IMPACT OF TROPHY HUNTNG ON COMMUNITYIMPACT OF TROPHY HUNTNG ON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.DEVELOPMENT.
Name of
Area
Schools Dispensaries Hostles Water
Channel
K.V.O 3 2 2 4
Khyber 1 1 1 1
Hoshey 0 1 0 2
SKB 1 1 1 1
Astore/
Bunji
4 4 2 5
Shinaki 0 2 1 1
Gulkin 1 1 0 2
Bar 2 1 1 2
Karumbar 1 1 1 1
Total. 13 14 09 19

18. THE HUNTING SEASON2007-2008THE HUNTING SEASON2007-2008
Name of
CCHA
Name
of
Spp.
Nationality Govt
Share(20%)
Community
Share(80%)
Fee. Forei
gn
er.
Hunting
Fee(U
S$0
Rs US$ Rs US$
KVO
KVO
Shamshal
Ibex
B.Sheep
B.Sheep
6 250000
---
6
3
1
1200
15000
5000
50000 2400
3000
1000
200000 9600
12000
4000
Khyber Ibex 150000 3 6000 30000 1200 120000 4800
Gulkin Ibex 3 6000 1200 4800
Karaber Ibex 150000 3 6000 30000 1200 120000 4800
Bar Ibex 1 2000 400 1600
Hushay Ibex 2 2400 800 3200
Kachuar Ibex 1 2000 400 1600
Basho Ibex 1 2000 400 1600
SKB Markhor 1 25000 5000 20000
Bunji Markhor 1 25000 5000 20000

19. THE HUNTING SEASON2008-2009THE HUNTING SEASON2008-2009
Name of
CCHA
Name
of
Spp.
Nationality Govt
Share(20%)
Community
Share(80%)
Pak Hunting
Fee.
Forei
gner.
Hunting
Fee(US$
Rs US$ Rs US$
KVO
KVO
Shamshl
Ibex
Blue
Sheep
5
---
275000
---
5
4
1200
26000
50000 2500
5200
200000 1000
20800
Khyber Ibex 1 50000 10000 40000
Gulkin Ibex - 2 500 100 4000
Karaber Ibex 3 150000 3 6000 30000 1200 120000 4800
Hushay Ibex 3 7500 1500 6000
Basho Ibex 1 2500 500 2000
SKB Markhor 1 40000 8000 32000
Bunji Markhor 1 40000 8000 32000
Jutial Markhor 1 40000 8000 32000
Total 7 375000 19 176000 75000 35200 300000 140800

20. Trophy hunting trend of Ibex inTrophy hunting trend of Ibex in
Gilgit Baltistan.Gilgit Baltistan.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Ibex Quota 5 5 15 15 15 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Hunt 5 1 4 14 5 6 8 11 24 23 29 30 26 11
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

21. ConclusionConclusion
 Through the study we concluded that these types ofThrough the study we concluded that these types of
project are very beneficial for the local communitiesproject are very beneficial for the local communities
and also for the improvement of environment.and also for the improvement of environment.
 Through the conservation of wildlife and trophyThrough the conservation of wildlife and trophy
hunting projects the people are well aware about thehunting projects the people are well aware about the
wildlife and environment.wildlife and environment.
 The people want to protect the animals for recreationalThe people want to protect the animals for recreational
value.value.
 The Local person gets employment through the TrophyThe Local person gets employment through the Trophy
hunting.hunting.
 The Local people are also getting training in huntingThe Local people are also getting training in hunting
and conservation activities.and conservation activities.

22. RecommendationsRecommendations
 Communities are to be involved in theCommunities are to be involved in the
management of natural resources like trophymanagement of natural resources like trophy
hunting considering them to support thehunting considering them to support the
conservation.conservation.
 The distribution of quota should be madeThe distribution of quota should be made
through a transparent mechanism involvingthrough a transparent mechanism involving
community representatives.community representatives.

23. Acknowledgments
 Mrs.Jamila Baig(Supervisor)
 Mr.Sabir Hussain SDFO (Co-Supervisor)
Dr Ehsan Elahi Ex-Chiarmain
Department of Biological Science Karakoram
international university Gilgit Baltistan

24. THANKTHANK
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