Suleiman Markhor

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Suleiman Markhor

Suleiman Markhor is the sub-specie of markhor found in Torghar Hills, accessed by a 6-7 hour drive from Quetta. The Suleiman markhor is also known as straight-horned markhor. It has the most beautiful screwed shape horns as compared to other subspecies of markhor. In the past, it was not a huntable or exportable species, but in 1999, a delegation of USFW and IUCN visited STEP (Society of Torghar Environmental Protection) and initiated a community-based hunting program, and as a result, the number of Suleman Markhors are increasing. The hunter requires excellent physical strength, as most hunting will be vertical. The hills are not as challenging as the Hindu Kush or the Himalayas, but they are a bit of a hike. A set of 26-32 inches horns is considered very good.