The Punjab government has granted permission for hunting an endangered deer in the province, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

Hunting of the endangered deer will be permitted from 15th December to 31st March.

According to wildlife sources, the Punjab government has set a price of $25,000 for the hunting of the deer and this is the condition under which the permit is issued.

The permit auction will take place on December 5th at the Punjab Wildlife Lahore office and the highest bidder will receive a cooperative permit.

Reporter: Komal Aslam