Qasr-e Shirin Environment Chief: Three Illegal Hunters Identified in Zaleh Zard

Kermanshah – The head of the Qasr-e Shirin Environment Protection Office reported the identification of three illegal hunters in the Zaleh Zard Wildlife Refuge, and the discovery of the carcasses of two wild boars and six hunting dogs.

Kermanshah - The head of the Qasr Shirin Environmental Protection Department announced the identification of three illegal hunting offenders in Zelezard Wildlife Sanctuary and the discovery of the carcasses of 2 wild boars and 6 hunting dog collars.

In a conversation with Mehr reporter, Pejman Fatahpour announced the identification of three illegal hunting offenders in the area of Zelezard wildlife sanctuary and stated: This action was taken after receiving reports about the activities of hunters in the area and with the cooperation of environmental officers, environmental guards of Jiran police station and support of the police force.

He added: After reviewing the received reports and taking the necessary measures, the officers identified and inspected the persons in question, during which the carcasses of 2 wild boar heads and 6 live hunting dog collars were discovered.

The head of the Qasr Shirin Environmental Protection Department continued: In addition to the discovered items, the car used by the offenders and the tools related to hunting were also confiscated.

Pointing to the importance of protecting the Zelezard wildlife sanctuary, Fatahpour said: this area is one of the sensitive parts of the city's ecosystem due to its biodiversity and valuable natural habitats, and any illegal hunting can harm the population of animal species and its natural balance.

He considered the use of hunting dogs to be one of the factors that aggravates the damage to wildlife and stated: in addition to helping in hunting, these dogs cause stress in wildlife and damage to natural habitats by chasing animals.

In the end, the head of the Qasr Shirin Environmental Protection Department emphasized: Violations related to illegal hunting and actions that threaten wildlife and natural habitats will be dealt with seriously.