"...the region was considered ground zero for rhino poaching. It was said that the life expectancy of a rhino was literally measured in hours."
From ‘Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened,’ the Community-Based Success of the Markhor
In northern Pakistan, where rule of law is limited and most of the population lives in extremely rural areas, good governance goes a long way.
AN AGREEMENT TO MOVE FORWARD IN KAZAKHSTAN
The 2018 SCI Convention once again brought together those who are passionate about hunting and conservation with stakeholders from across the world
REALITY CHECK: CONSERVATION CAN’T AFFORD TO KEEP HUNTING SEASON CLOSED
Fall hunting season is without a doubt the time of year when the vast majority of conservation in North America is funded.
Mountain Monarchs of Pakistan Make Recovery through Community-Based Conservation
SCI Foundation partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society on the Pakistan Markhor Project in 2016. The following is a progress update showing significant results from the last year. The markhor (Capra falconeri) is one of the largest and most spectacular members of the Caprinae or wild goat family. Markhor have huge, curling horns and despite …
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Community-Based Hunting Programs are Driving Force for Markhor Recovery in Pakistan
Deep in the tribal territories of northern Pakistan, a group of village elders meets with bearded foreigners carrying rifles. They discuss recent conflicts in the region while looking at topographic maps, plotting access into some of the world's most remote mountain passes. No, this isn’t a Navy SEALs movie; it’s a hunting story. The foreigners …