Mongolia has updated the ecological and economic valuation of wildlife under Government Resolution No. 260 of 5 July 2023, introducing a system that assesses animals individually without distinguishing by sex or age.

Under the Law on Animals, compensation for damage caused by illegal hunting without proper permits is calculated at twice the government-approved ecological and economic value of the animal. As a result, the illegal hunting of an argali can lead to a fine of up to MNT 44 million. 

Ecological-economic valuation of animals

Argali sheep- MNT 22,200,000
Ibex- MNT 5,300,000
Black-tailed gazelle- MNT 3,330,000
Gray wolf- MNT 1,130,000
Corsac fox- MNT 220,000
Marmot- MNT 410,000
Falcon- MNT 16,000,000
Mongolian gazelle- MNT 997,000
Anyone who illegally hunts wildlife without proper permits shall pay a fine, and compensation for damage caused to wildlife shall be calculated at twice the animal’s ecological-economic valuation.

Published Date:2026-03-22