The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has banned hunting of ducks and other waterfowl.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has banned hunting of birds at 57 locations for the 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season.The ban on hunting of waterfowl will be in effect until December 31, 2025.
Birds will not be hunted in Bashqar Lake, Swat River and other places. The provincial department said that the purpose of the ban on hunting of waterfowl is to preserve biodiversity. Action will be taken against those who hunt waterfowl illegally.
License holders will not be allowed to hunt more than 5 ducks and waterfowl per day. The bird population will be monitored by the staff of the Wildlife Department.
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