Wildlife
in Nepal
Dhorpatan
Hunting Reserve
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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Hunting Reserve
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