Tackling the Problem of Blackbucks in Bustard Sanctuary, Karera

Abstract

Bustard Sanctuary, Karera has over-abundant population of Black buck as its main beneficiary. As per 1993 census, estimated population of Black-buck is 3,777. As cultivated fields are frequently invaded by Blackbuck, the problem of crop raiding by Blackbucks has become acute. Blackbucks are also creating problems (or Bustard management. This paper presents translocation trails which have been conducted so for, relief measures provided to farmers and suggests measures to tackle the problem of blackbucks in the present circumstances.