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Hunt
Punjap Urial
in Pakistan

Pakistan is one of the unique countries on the face of the earth that is blessed with a great variety of mountain game animals. Punjab urial is endemic to northern Punjab province of eastern Pakistan where an estimated number of 3000 urial graze in their natural habitat. The average trophy size for the areas we are allowed to hunt is around 25-26 inches although hunters occasionally get a chance for monstrous 30” plus rams. Optimum Hunting  offers you the the best hunting trophy quality and proven hunting areas in Pakistan.

  • Difficulty Hard
  • Hunting Season Dec-Mar
  • Hunting style Spot & Stalk
  • Hunting Method Rifle/Bow
Hunt Punjap Urial in Pakistan



HOW TO ARRIVE

There are daily and direct flights to Islamabad (capital) from a number of major European cities. Lufthansa and British Airways are flying to Islamabad directly from Frankfurt and London but both airports can be problematic for the ones who travel with guns. Another alternative is to use a connection through Dubai or Doha by flying Emirates. But this airline requires a three day gun notice. Therefore hunters who concludes their hunts earlier may have to spend a few days in Islamabad before they board for the flight. When considered all, Turkish airlines seems to be one of the best options for this destination as there are direct flights from Istanbul to Islamabad four times a week. The guests will be met by one of our representatives at the airport after the passport control point. Here all the gun formalities will be done with the help of our people. Once out of terminal, there is a two to three hour drive in order on a mostly paved road.

AREAS, ALTITUDE, METHOD

Distrubition of Punjap urial is betwen the Indus and Jhelum rivers at elevations of 250 -1,500 m primarily in two hill systems named Kala Chitta and Salt Ranges. However hunting for Punjap urial takes place in the few state managed protected areas on the eastern section of the Salt Ranges.

The day starts with a short ride of about 30-40 minutes in a comfortable 4x4 truck to get to the starting point for the hike. Hunting is done by following the ridgelines that connects the hills and checking the likely places until rams are located. Then a last stalk will be in order.



SEASON, WEATHER, ACCOMMODATION

The hunting period for Punjap runs from December 1st through the end of February. Unfortunatelly the rut will be over by then and rams will have formed bachelor groups. During this period of three months, weather conditions will be at its best as the temperature will be neither too warm nor too cold although some shower can be expected. We accommodate our hunters in the best possible private houses we can find in the area. These are usually with basic amenities but still offer a comfortable bad and two hearty meal (breakfast and dinner) a day for the guests.

    A tentative day by day itinerary should be as follows:

    Day 01. Arrival to Islamabad and transfer to the area (2-4 hrs depending on the area). Day 02-06. Hunt Punjap urial. Day 07. Drive back to Islamabad and overnight. Day 08. Departure for home.
Season & Weather & Accomodation

The hunting period for Punjap runs from December 1st through the end of February. Unfortunatelly the rut will be over by then and rams will have formed bachelor groups. During this period of three months, weather conditions will be at its best as the temperature will be neither too warm nor too cold although some shower can be expected. We accommodate our hunters in the best possible private houses we can find in the area. These are usually with basic amenities but still offer a comfortable bad and two hearty meal (breakfast and dinner) a day for the guests.

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