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KASHMIR. 
The following rules for the preservation of game are published for general 
information. They apply to European and Native residents and visitors, and 
also to State subjects and officials : — 
1. Driving game with, men and dogs in Kashmir, including Gilgit, Ladakh, 
and Skardu, is prohibited, except in the case of Bears, Leopards and Pigs, driving 
and beating for which is allowed between 15th May and 15th October, but not at 
other times of the year. The destruction of all females of the following animals : 
Barasingha, Ovis ammon, Yak, Shahpoo (Oorial) or Burhel, Markhor, Ibex, 
Thibetan, Antelope, Thibetan Kavine Deer and Serow, is absolutely prohibited 
in Kashmir. No musk deer, either male or female, are to be shot or taken. 
2. The sale in Kashmir of the horns and skins of any of the animals 
mentioned in Rule 1, excepting the skins of Bears and Leopards, is prohibited, 
3. The breeding season of Pheasants, Chikor, Partridge and other game 
birds extends from 15th March to 15th September, inclusive, in each year. 
During the breeding season as above defined, the shooting of any of the 
birds above-mentioned, their destruction by nets or in any other fashion, or 
the taking of their eggs, is absolutely prohibited. During the breeding season 
no person shall sell in Kashmir any such bird recently killed or taken. 
