Balochistan Trophy Hunting Permit Auction for the 2026–2027 Season

The Balochistan Forest and Wildlife Department invites sealed bids for trophy hunting permits for the 2026–2027 season in community-based game reserves across Balochistan, Pakistan. The hunting period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. Species covered include Straight-Horned Suleiman Markhor, Afghan Urial, Blandford Urial, Sindh Ibex and Kennon/Chinkara Gazelle.

Hunting Permits Announced

The department has also submitted a requisition to the CITES Management Authority of Pakistan for enhancement of the following quotas. Any enhancement is subject to approval by the authority and, once approved, will form part of this auction and follow the same bidding process.

Auction and Bid Submission

National and international travel outfitters registered with the CITES Management Authority of Pakistan for the 2026–2027 hunting season may submit sealed bids to the Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan, Sindh Ibex and Kennon Gazelle in-charge, Head Office, Sariab Road, opposite the University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan. Email: [email protected].

Four Suleiman Markhor trophy hunting permits in Turgur or Torghar will be awarded by the Trophy Hunting Auction Committee through open bidding. Bidding will take place on 24 November 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the presence of STEP representatives.

Sealed bids for the permits will be received on 24 November 2026 up to 1:30 p.m. The Trophy Hunting Auction Committee will open them at 2:00 p.m. the same day in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives and representatives of the community-based game reserves.

After completion of the formalities, successful bidders will be notified and communicated within three working days by fax, WhatsApp or email. Successful bidders or outfitters must confirm acceptance of the trophy hunting offer by depositing the bid money within ten working days of notification.

Payment and Security Deposit

Bid money must be deposited under Section 39(3) of the Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014 and Rule 15 of the Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Rules, 2015. Eighty percent must be deposited in the bank account of the relevant community-based conservancy. Twenty percent must be deposited through a bank challan or bank receipt into the Endowment Fund Account of the Finance Department at NBP Civil Secretariat Branch (0173), titled Conservation of Wildlife Finance Department Government of Balochistan, Account/IBAN No. PK23NBPA0171033513302783.

The offer is available in US dollars only. Successful bidders or outfitters must deposit the following cash security when obtaining the Chief Conservator Wildlife's authority letter:

Reserved Prices and Additional Permits

Outfitters seeking trophy hunting permits for any species in a community-managed protected area of Balochistan must purchase or acquire permits through open bidding or sealed bids, starting from the reserved rates previously fixed by the CITES Management Authority for the 2025–2026 trophy hunting season:

Outfitters offering the highest bids for community-based conservancy species, including Markhor, Afghan Urial, Blandford Urial, Sindh Ibex or Kennon Gazelle, will be encouraged. Permits will be offered or issued to outfitters or bidders offering the highest rates. Each hunting permit is valid only in the particular community-based conservancy for which it is issued.

In addition to the trophy hunting permit, each successful hunter must obtain a Big Game Shooting Licence from the Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan. The fees per shooting licence or permit are:

Hunting and Permit Conditions

If bids are tied, the permit will be offered to the highest bidder through a further bidding process between the contestants before the same auction committee. Trophy hunting fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Outfitters and representatives or office-bearers of the relevant community-based conservancy are responsible for hunters' security and safety, from arrival until departure from Balochistan, and for security-related clearances, formalities and NOCs. The Balochistan Forest and Wildlife Department will not be responsible for any casualty or injury during hunting.

Only one valid permit holder may hunt the specified species. Proxy or illegal hunting is an offence and will be dealt with under the Balochistan Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 2014.

After payment of the requisite fee, outfitters must personally collect the hunting permit from the Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan, where they will also be briefed on hunting regulations and the permitted area. After hunting, the hunter must report in person to the Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan's office and present the trophy for proper documentation before leaving the province.

The hunter or outfitter is responsible for obtaining the CITES export permit from the CITES Management Authority of Pakistan and the possession licence and inter-provincial export permit from the Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan, Quetta. The Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning a reason.

Issuing office: Chief Conservator Wildlife Balochistan, Quetta. Address: Head Office, Sariab Road, opposite the University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan. Office phone: 092812445792. Reference: PRQ No. 2361/08-11-2026.