Hunt Punjab Urial in Pakistan

Rifle - Bow - Crossbow 1x1 ( 1 Hunter – 1 Guide ) ONLY $35,000 / HUNTER !!!

2024 / 2025

Hunt Punjab Urial in Pakistan

ONLY $35,000 Including Trophy Fee

 

THIS HUNT INCLUDES:

• 3 Travel Days / 4 Hunting Days
• 1 Trophy Fee for a Punjab Urial
• Accommodation While in the Field
• Meet and Greet in Islamabad
• Transport on territory
• Transfer from/to airport
• Guiding by PH
• Field trophy preparation
• Trophy measurement
• Hunting license
• Gun permits
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
• Snacks
• Beverages/soft drinks

THIS HUNT EXCLUDES:

• The following insurances: health, life, third-party liability, cancellation
• International airfare
• Visa costs
• TIPS for Guide(s) porters, cook, driver, villagers
• Hotels before and after the hunt are payable by client(s) directly
• Courier services fee (Shall be Payable after hunt - $800 Total)
• CITES Quarantine
• Export Documents
• Destination Charges
• Extra trophies
• Sightseeing tours

 

Observers: $500 / Day

Extra Hunting Days: $600 / Day

Rifle Rental – Not Available (Bring your own rifle and ammunition!)

This hunt for Punjab Urial occurs in the Punjab region of Pakistan. This is one of the easiest Urial hunts that Pakistan has to offer, as it has the least amount of rough terrain you need to cover and the Punjab Urial population is very robust! 

This hunt is like stepping back over a century in time. The areas are remote, the terrain is rugged, and the scenery is breathtaking. The people live in somewhat primitive conditions. Weather can delay travel. This hunt will be a true adventure that you will remember and cherish for many years!

The outfitter is highly experienced with many years of successful hunts under his belt. The expected success rate on this hunt is 100%.

The Punjab Urial Hunting Area / Terrain

Punjab Urials are found most frequently at elevations ranging from 500m (1,500 ft) to 700m (2,300 ft) above sea level. Punjab Urials are often found at lower elevations than other subspecies of Urial, making hunting them easier and a less demanding hunt than other species. 

The terrain is much easier than the steep mountainous terrain encountered when hunting Blue Sheep or Himalayan Ibex.

There are an abundance of Punjab Urials found here, and the outfitter is in constant contact with the locals who alert him to recent sightings of giant trophies. Expect to see lots of Punjab Urials in the mountains here as well as lots of plains animals!

The Punjab Urial

Punjab Urial  (Ovis vignei punjabiensis) is a goat found only in the hills of the Punjab area of Pakistan. The Punjab Urial is redder than other Urial subspecies. It is smaller than the Afghan Urial, with males weighing just up to 100lbs.

The average size of Punjab Urials harvested in these areas is around 25” and upwards. Bigger Urials (30”+) are rare and some exceptional trophies are taken each year.

 

The Punjab Urial Outfitter

This outfitter has spent his entire life hunting in these regions, outfitting in Pakistan, and has a thorough understanding of everything, including:

• Document Preparation
• Bidding for the best hunting areas
• Spending time in the field year-round
• Having contacts in many villages
• Speaking the local dialects
• Glowing references

Punjab Urial Travel

All areas that will be used for hunting are safe areas and are not in regions with insurgent activity. Over a period of many years, the outfitter has conducted these hunts without any safety issues.

 

Arrival is at Islamabad International Airport (also known as Benazir International) International flights normally arrive after midnight. You will meet your representative at the international arrivals area where you will proceed with your firearms clearance. 

Once firearms are cleared, you will begin your drive to the guest house where the outfitter has decided to start your hunt from. There are three different guest houses the outfitter uses, ranging from 4 hours to 5 hours from the airport. Once you arrive, you’ll have time to settle in, have an evening meal, and get ready for your day of hunting tomorrow. 

The next morning, after breakfast, you will begin hunting Punjab Urial in the surrounding hills. The terrain is the easiest out of any of the other Urial subspecies hunts, as they prefer lower elevations and there is a robust population of them. You will hike and glass each day for your trophy Urial. Once a suitable trophy is spotted, you will execute a stalk to get into shooting range. 

The hike back down to the village will commence once your Punjab Urial has been taken and skinned.

Sample Itinerary for Hunting Punjab Urial

Day 1 - Arrival at Islamabad International Airport - International flights normally arrive after midnight. You will meet the outfitter’s representative at the international arrivals and they will work on clearing the rifles. Then you will begin your drive to one of the three possible guest houses you will be hunting from.

Day 2 - Scout / Hunt.

Day 3 - Scout / Hunt 

Day 4 - Scout / Hunt

Day 5 - Scout / Hunt

Day 6 - Have lunch and begin the drive back to Islamabad. Overnight at Pearl Continental.

Day 7 - Drop at the Airport for the International flight to return home.     

(please note that every evening during the hunt you will return to the guest house/main hunting camp).

 

The Punjab Urial Hunting Accommodations

There are three different villages from where the outfitter conducts these Urial hunts. Depending on the amount of trophies the locals spot, the outfitter will pick which place he thinks will be best to hunt from. In two of the guest houses, the accommodations are very similar to the pictures below. They are comfortable and a bit more plush. The other one is a very basic guest house. These Urial hunts are not a luxury hunt but rather a hunt that is conducted from remote villages lacking many modern amenities.

Due to the ease of this hunt compared with other Urial subspecies, hunters with mobility issues can still have a successful hunt and harvest a Punjab Urial.

 

For the hunter wanting the biggest trophy, adding an extra day or two at $600 / day and being in mountain shape will up your odds of coming away with that absolute monster of the mountains, although it is common for hunters to spot a giant trophy even on the first day due to the dense population of these Urials in the outfitter's areas!

 

The Punjab Urial Hunting Season

The Punjab Urial hunting season opens the 1st week in December and runs to the end of March. 

THE BEST TIMES TO HUNT PUNJAB URIAL

The beginning of the season (December and early January) can be good because the animals have not been pressured.

BOWHUNTING PUNJAB URIAL

If you plan to hunt Punjab Urial with a traditional or a compound bow, it is suggested that you book an 8 to 10-day hunt. If you plan on using a crossbow, and you can shoot up to 80-100 yards, it is suggested that you book a 6 to 8-day hunt.

Recommended Firearms and Shooting Distances

A 300 Win Mag or a similar caliber with 40 bullets is recommended. Hunters should be prepared to take shots from 250 to 800 meters.

Packing List

A detailed packing list will be provided to the client after the hunt is booked.

Trophy Handling

The outfitter will dry salt the skin and apply hydrogen peroxide to the skull. They will arrange delivery to the shipping agent who will send the trophies to the client by air. The trophies will typically be delivered within 1-2 days after the hunt.

Weather

The weather varies by month:

Peak Winter – December – February

Cool but more comfortable: November, March and April

Altitude

Typical altitudes will range from 500 – 700 meters (1,600 – 2,300 feet.) above sea level.

Medications

A high-altitude medication such as Diamox is not required for this hunt.

Insurance

Due to the remote location of this hunt, Medical Evac insurance is recommended

Airfare

Due to the frequent cancellations of flights due to weather, and the fact that most hunters will tag out early, it is suggested that you book your return flight from Islamabad to your home as a changeable ticket.

Deposit Policy

A deposit of 25% is required to reserve this hunt. The balance of the hunt to finalize the booking is due 30 days before the October Tag Auction.

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable. Trip insurance is available to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Exclusions:

International and domestic airfare. Hotels and meals before and after the hunt, Medical, Evacuation, and Trip Insurance, Rifle Rental and Ammo, Alcohol, Taxidermy, Shipping of Trophies, Courier Services Fee, Gratuities