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American hunts highest-rated Markhor in Astore

GILGI: An American hunter has made headlines after successfully hunting the highest-rated Markhor in the Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan, it emerged Saturday.

The hunt, which took place in the Doyan Community Controlled Hunting Area, was sanctioned to Brian Douglas Williams through a hunting permit obtained at a staggering cost of $181,000. The horn size of the trophy is said to be 40 inches.

This year, a total of four permits were issued for Markhor hunting in Astore, making it a rare and exclusive opportunity for hunters. The Astore Markhor, known for its majestic horns and endangered status, is a coveted trophy for big game hunters.

This was said to be the fourth highest-rated Astore Markhor hunt during the current trophy hunting programme.

On February 13, after paying $171,000, American Colglazier John Michael hunted an Astore Markhor in Sai Damote CCHA in Gilgit. Later, after paying the GB Wildlife Department $186,000, American citizen Joseph Bradford Coors was able to hunt the highest-rated Astore Markhor on January 27, in the SKB community control hunting area in the Roundu area of Skardu.

After paying $177,000, Jan Jacob T. Dams from Belgium hunted an Astore Markhor on Dec 2, 2023, in the Astore DMT hunting area.

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