KP Announces New Rules for Crane Capture Season

Meanwhile, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has confirmed the 2026 season for the live capture of cranes and introduced strict rules for hunters and camp operators.

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• Under the department's notification, the season will run from September 1 to October 15.
• The rules allow the capture of only Common Cranes and Demoiselle Cranes.
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• Will remain prohibited, authorities will allow the movement of captured cranes between 6 a.m.

Under the department's notification, the season will run from September 1 to October 15. Authorities have set a province-wide limit of 100 camps throughout different districts, with each camp allowed to capture up to 15 cranes alive during the season. Motorway Police Allegedly Caught Stealing Food.

Notably, the rules allow the capture of only Common Cranes and Demoiselle Cranes. Hunters cannot hunt or capture any other bird species. Authorities have additionally imposed a complete ban on crane hunting in specified areas, including the Kurram River and designated refuges in Lakki Marwat and Zarmilan.

Only residents of authorized districts can obtain permits. The department has additionally restricted crane capture to traditional methods and prohibited the apply of electronic devices, firearms and nets.

While transportation from midnight to 6 a.m. Will remain prohibited, authorities will allow the movement of captured cranes between 6 a.m. And midnight. Camp operators must dismantle their camps and register all captured cranes when the season ends. NCCIA Recovers Biometric Data of 600, 000 Citizens in Single Raid.

In practice, the department has set the camp permit fee at Rs. 15, 000 and the annual ownership fee at Rs. 400 per bird. The rules additionally prohibit the commercial apply of captured cranes. Violators will face license cancellation and a five-year blacklist. Authorities will additionally take action against camp leaders involved in illegal hunting. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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