He noted that 121 protocols have been drawn up for violations of hunting rules, and the total amount of fines exceeded 1.5 million soms.
Poaching covers all regions of the country. "For example, in the Chui region, if you go off the road or into the mountains, you immediately enter hunting grounds where birds (pheasants, chukars, ducks) are mainly caught. In the Issyk-Kul region, illegal fishing is also quite common, and in mountainous areas, goats and rams are hunted. In the Jalal-Abad region, synthetic nets are set up near the reservoir. Locals often depend on this; some poachers do nothing else. They set nets at night and pull them out in the morning. These nets are even placed in rivers and use electric fishing rods, which is punishable by law and causes enormous harm," Sagynov added.
He also reported that last year the service strengthened its material and technical base by acquiring vehicles, including SUVs, boats, drones, and thermal imagers.
According to Sagynov, poachers use thermal imagers for hunting at night, despite the ban on shooting at night and in fog. Hunters have switched to more advanced methods, abandoning flashlights. "In 2026, the ministry plans to continue strengthening our base so that we can check the quality of coal, emissions from vehicles, and much more," he noted.
The deputy director emphasized that every hunter must have an official ticket, be a member of a hunting union, and purchase permits. The state fee for obtaining a ticket is 1,500 soms.
When applying for a hunting ticket, it is necessary to provide:
- a certificate of no criminal record,
- 3x4 size photographs,
- a certificate from a psychiatrist and a narcologist.
"First, you must pass an exam, and only after that can you obtain a hunting ticket. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has its own procedure for obtaining a weapon permit, including checking for a safe and involving the local police officer," Sagynov added.
