Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve encompassing an area of 1,325 sq. kms. Is situated in the western Nepal. It lies in the southern flanks of Mt. Dhaulagiri in the district of Rukum, Baglung and Myagdi which holds controlled hunting policy. The reserve is one of the prime habitants of blue chip & a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunter. Ghoral, serow, himalayan thar, black bear, pheasant partridge, red panda and cheer pheasant also exist in the reserve. Fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce make up the tree species. Well-developed mixed hardwood forest at lower elevation and plants species of drier climate at the north cover the reserve.