The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Established in 1987 it covers an area of 1,325 km2 (512 sq mi) in the Dhaulagiri Himal of western Nepal in the Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung Districts. In altitude it ranges from 2,850 to 5,500 m (9,350 to 18,040 ft).
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve lies in the Baglung district of Dhawalagiri Himalayan range. It is the only hunting reserve in Nepal and was primarily established to cater for the needs of sport hunting and for the conservation of representatives of temperate, subalpine and alpine ecosystems of west Nepal.
This reserve is characterized by alpine, sub-alpine and temperate vegetation. Oaks Quercus lanata and Q. semecarpifolia form well developed stands at the reserve’s lower elevations in more moist and shaded areas. The other common tree species are fir Abies pindrow, birch Betula utilis, spruce Picea smithiana, juniper Juniperus recurva, pine Pinus wallichiana, hemlock Tsuga dumosa, rhododendron Rhododendron spp. and other alpine shrubs.
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunters.
Dhorpatan Hunting reserve is the only area in Nepal where licensed hunting is allowed. The reserve adjoins Myagdi district and Baglung district, just below the Dhaulagiri Range in the west Nepal. Spreading over an area of 1325 sq. kms the reserve begins at 3000 meters reaching as high as 7000 meters. Trees like fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce are available in the reserve. One of the prime attractions for hunters is the blue sheep, which is abundant in the region. Hunters also get pheasant and partridge in vialble populations for hunting. Other animals found here are leopard ghoral, serow, Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black bear, barking deerm wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur and mouse hare. Endangered animals in the reserve are musk deer, wolf red panda, cheer pheasant and danphe. The gateway to the region is Beni Baglung district mid west Nepal. The reserve headquarters , The time to visit the reserve is from September to May.
We offer you at the same time to hunt Blusheep & Himalayan Tahr. Hunting time takes another about 4-5 days extra. In Dhorpatan department of National Park & Wildlife Conservation has categorized seven different hunting Blocks. In Some block more Tahr found, some block Blue sheep Found. We offer the combo hunt combining two or three hunting block. Hunting Block in the north of reserve is quite remote and requires additional days. Charter of Helicopter also cost little bit more than lower part.
Hunting Block North of Dhorpatan:- Seng Block, Sundaha Block & Dogadi Block Hunting Block South of Reserve:- Fagune Block, Gustang Block, Barse Block & Surtibang Block
List of License:- Bluesheep-1,Himalayan Tahr-1,muntjack-1 and Wildboar-1 and some birds.
Summary
Hunting Area: Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Suggested Arrival Day in Kathmandu: Except Saturday & Government Holiday.
Group Size: Two Pax
Hunt Guarantee: Hunting is a Game; if you are lucky animal can be finding with on two to three days. We put our all effort finding good game in case of occurring unexpected incident such as raining, snowing, sickness, disaster and political problem we cannot guarantee.
Season: October - November & March April
Optional Season: December & February (it could be very cold),it is advised to check with before making decision.
Service: Guided &Camping Service
Duration: 20 Days Hunting Block:-Gustang, Barse & Fagune Southern Areas of Dhorpatan.
Mode of Transport: Helicopter or driving & trekking. Driving &trekking usually take a week extra.
Supporting Crew: Professional Guide, Cook, porters & game scout
Equipment: Binocular, radio set(optional),skinning knife, Rifle Winchester ,comfortable walking shoes, warm gore tex Jacket, windbreaker pants, gloves, sunglass, warm woollen or fleece hats, thermal underwear, few pair wool shocks, sunglass, sun lotion, t shirt etc.
Booking Process: provide us a clear valid passport copy, details of arm &ammunition, 50 percent Advance and 4 pcs passport sized copy.
Trophy Export from Nepal: One can take trophy with them after getting certificate from department of national Park and Animal health directorate. We assist to provide all the documents after the hunt before departure from Nepal. We can even send trophy by courier too. We have done to several countries already in Europe and America.
Protection of trophy: Salting & well drying.
Import of Riffle: Government of Nepal, Affairs of Home Ministry issue the arm & ammunition licence in application of facilitator. Qatar Airways is most convenience to travel with arm & ammunition as our previous experience.
Our Arrangements: Our Sherpa team reach the near the camp about 3-4 days in advance with taking necessary gears and wait for clients. They also conduct search of animal habitat location. We basically use local peoples who knows areas
The landscape consists of forests, marshland called Dhor and flat meadows called Patan. Higher elevations remain snow-capped throughout the year. Fifty-eight vascular plants have been recorded as present in the reserve. Flowering plants comprise 36 endemic species. Faunal species cmprise 18 mammals including snow leopard, musk deer Ailurus fulgens Red panda and blue sheep; 137 birds including koklass pheasant, cheer pheasant and impeyan pheasant; and two herpeto species.
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