The Government of Tajikistan has approved quotas for regulated hunting of certain species listed in the country’s Red Book for the 2026–2027 period.
The decision was published on the legal information portal of the Ministry of Justice.
According to the document, the following quotas have been established:
· Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii) — 132 individuals;
· Markhor (Capra falconeri) — 24 individuals;
· Bukhara urial (Ovis aries bochariensis) — 18 individuals;
· Tien Shan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) — up to 10 individuals (in cases where they pose a threat to people or cause damage).
The hunting period for Marco Polo sheep, markhor, and urial is set from September 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027.
For the Tien Shan brown bear, the quota applies from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
Licensing and oversight will be carried out by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan.
The Customs Service has been tasked with monitoring the import and export of wildlife specimens, ensuring proper permits are in place.
The document also calls for coordination among state institutions, including the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the State Committee for National Security, the Forestry Agency, the National Academy of Sciences, and local authorities, to ensure proper implementation of the quotas.
In Tajikistan, limited trophy hunting of rare species is permitted under special licenses, with proceeds directed toward environmental protection and the support of protected natural areas.
