Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

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Dhorpatan is the only wildlife reserve in Nepal legalized for hunting. The reserve adjoins Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung districts below the Dhaulagiri range in West Nepal. Established in 1983, the reserve's objective is to allow sport hunting and preserve a representative high-altitude ecosystem. It covers an area of 1,325 sq. kilometers. This reserve was established in 1987.
The reserve offers game animals for controlled hunting.


The vegetation of this region includes alpine, sub-alpine and high-temperature vegetation. Plant species found here are fir, pine and spruce. Wildlife includes the blue sheep, a prized trophy for hunters. Other wildlife includes snow leopard, tahr, langur, ghoral, black bear, barking deer, mouse hare and wild boar. The endangered animals in the reserve include musk deer, wolf, red panda and birds like cheer pheasant and Danphe. Birds include pheasants and partridges.

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Wildlife Parks in Nepal

» Annapurna Conservation Area » Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve » Kanchanjunga Conservation Area » Royal Chitwan National Park » Sagarmatha National Park

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