Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve adjoins Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung districts in the Dhaulagiri Himal Range in the west Nepal. Putha, Churen and Gurja Himal extend over the northern boundary of the reserve. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve was established in 1983 and was gazetted in 1987. Management objectives of the reserve allow sports hunting and preserve and representative high altitude eco- system in west Nepal.
The reserve extends over an area of 1325 sq. km. and is the only hunting reserve in the country to meet the needs of Nepalese and foreign hunters of blue-sheep and other game animals. The higher elevation remains snowcapped throughout the year. Altitudes vary from 3000m to more than 7000m. The flat meadows above tree line( 4000m ), locally known as Patans, are important for animals like the blue- sheep and other herbivorous animal. The reserve is divided into six blocks for hunting management purposes.
The reserve is surrounded by villages on all sides except the north. Local people depend on the reserve to meet their requirements of timber, fuel wood, fodder, and pasture. The Tibetan refugee camp near the reserve headquarters has put more human pressure in the forest. Every year livestock grazing activities begin from February and last until October. The majority of people belong to the mongoloid race including Magar, Thakali and Gurung. Amalgamation of different ethnic groups has resulted in a mixed pattern of cultures.
The reserve is characterized by alpine, sub alpine and high temperature vegetation. Common plant species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper, and spruce. Pasturelands occupy more than 50% of the total area of the reserve at higher elevation. The reserve is one of the habitats for blue sheeps, a highly coveted trophy. Status survey on blue sheep conducted by DWPWC on 2007 revealed that the reserve has 852 blue sheeps. Other animals found are; leopard, ghoral, serow, Himalayan thar, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, lungur, and mouse hare. The reserve is home to 137 species of birds. Pheasants and partridge are common and their viable population in the reserve permits controlled hunting. Endangered animals in the reserve include musk deer, wolf, red panda, cheer pheasant and Danphe. The hunting license is issued by the department of national parks and wildlife conservation.
Dhorbaraha, a Hindu religious place on the banks of utter-ganga River near Dhorpatan is in fagune block. Every year on the day of “Janai Purnima”in august, a religious fair is held which is attended by many local devotees. The magnificent view of Dhaulagiri Himal from Barse, Dogari and Gustung blocks are exceptional. Sang and Sundaha block are rich in wild animals.
The reserve extends over an area of 1325 sq. km. and is the only hunting reserve in the country to meet the needs of Nepalese and foreign hunters of blue-sheep and other game animals. The higher elevation remains snowcapped throughout the year. Altitudes vary from 3000m to more than 7000m. The flat meadows above tree line( 4000m ), locally known as Patans, are important for animals like the blue- sheep and other herbivorous animal. The reserve is divided into six blocks for hunting management purposes.
The reserve is surrounded by villages on all sides except the north. Local people depend on the reserve to meet their requirements of timber, fuel wood, fodder, and pasture. The Tibetan refugee camp near the reserve headquarters has put more human pressure in the forest. Every year livestock grazing activities begin from February and last until October. The majority of people belong to the mongoloid race including Magar, Thakali and Gurung. Amalgamation of different ethnic groups has resulted in a mixed pattern of cultures.
The reserve is characterized by alpine, sub alpine and high temperature vegetation. Common plant species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper, and spruce. Pasturelands occupy more than 50% of the total area of the reserve at higher elevation. The reserve is one of the habitats for blue sheeps, a highly coveted trophy. Status survey on blue sheep conducted by DWPWC on 2007 revealed that the reserve has 852 blue sheeps. Other animals found are; leopard, ghoral, serow, Himalayan thar, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, lungur, and mouse hare. The reserve is home to 137 species of birds. Pheasants and partridge are common and their viable population in the reserve permits controlled hunting. Endangered animals in the reserve include musk deer, wolf, red panda, cheer pheasant and Danphe. The hunting license is issued by the department of national parks and wildlife conservation.
Dhorbaraha, a Hindu religious place on the banks of utter-ganga River near Dhorpatan is in fagune block. Every year on the day of “Janai Purnima”in august, a religious fair is held which is attended by many local devotees. The magnificent view of Dhaulagiri Himal from Barse, Dogari and Gustung blocks are exceptional. Sang and Sundaha block are rich in wild animals.
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