KP Opens Partridge Hunting Season With Special Permit Requirement

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has announced the opening of the partridge hunting season from November 15, 2026, to January 11, 2027. However, hunters are only permitted to hunt in game reserves officially opened by the provincial government for the season. Four species of partridges are included in the hunting season: Chukar partridge, Black partridge, Grey partridge, and See-See partridge.

To hunt these birds, hunters must obtain a special permit issued by the Wildlife Department. Additionally, a valid shooting licence is mandatory for all hunters. The Wildlife Department will continuously monitor partridge populations in the game reserves to ensure the survival of bird numbers and support conservation efforts. If monitoring reveals a decline in bird populations or other concerns, the department may suspend the issuance of special hunting permits.

Earlier this year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also lifted its ban on quail hunting, allowing hunters to pursue both common quail and rain quail under revised rules. With a daily bag limit of eight quails per hunter, wildlife officials are committed to enforcing all hunting rules and regulations in the province.