PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 3rd Sep, 2026) The Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allowed live capture of cranes only through traditional methods, while strict action will be taken against catching cranes using electronic devices, shooting or nets.
According to the notification, crane capturing is allowed for a period of one and a half month from September 1 to October 15, 2026. While a quota of 100 camps has been set for crane hunting in different districts of the province with each camp allowed to capture a maximum of 15 birds alive in a season.
Only common cranes and demoiselle crane will be allowed to be caught under the rules, hunting or capturing other birds alive will not be allowed.
There will be a complete ban on crane hunting in specific areas including Kurram River, Lakki Marwat Special Refuge and Zarmilan, while camps and quotas have been set to zero in prohibited areas.
Permits will be issued only to residents of authorized districts.
Cranes will be allowed to be caught alive only through traditional methods, while strict action will be taken against catching cranes using electronic devices, shooting or nets.
It has been made mandatory to dismantle the camp and register the cranes at the end of the hunting season. The hunting of cranes will be banned after October 15, and the birds will be confiscated in case of violation.
The camp permit fee is Rs 15,000, while the annual ownership fee for cranes has been fixed at Rs. 400 per bird. The official value of demoiselle cranes has been fixed at Rs 7,000 and that of common cranes at Rs 13,000.
Violation of the rules will result in cancellation of the license and blacklisting of the hunter for five years. Action will also be taken against the camp leader along with the hunter in illegal hunting.
The use of cranes for commercial purposes will not be allowed. According to wildlife officials, violations will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
