Arghakhanchi district in Nepal is issuing hunting licences in response to increasing crop damage caused by wild boars and deer. The situation has become so severe that farmers are being displaced from their villages due to the loss of their livelihoods. Local forest officials state the measure aims to protect food crops and prevent further agricultural losses. The licences will allow controlled hunting of the animals responsible for the damage. This is presented as a necessary step to balance wildlife management with the needs of the local farming community. Authorities hope this initiative will mitigate the conflict between humans and wildlife in the region and ensure food security. The decision reflects a growing trend of human-wildlife conflict in Nepal's agricultural areas.