Name: State Game Reserve of Barda
Year of foundation: 1966
Area (hectare): 7500
Location: Barda and Aghdam
Description: The State Game Reserve of Barda established on the base of the Ayridjan protected area, which had existed since 1930 on forestry lands. The main purpose of the area is the preservation and restoration of the number of Phasianus, Francolinus and hare. This protected area is referred to as a fauna-type area.
Name: State Game Reserve of Sheki
Year of foundation: 1964
Area (hectare): 10 350
Location: Within the territory of Sheki administrative district, at the basin of the River Ayrichay, between the roads Yevlakh-Sheki and Sheki-Oghuz.
Description: It is referred to as a fauna type of protected area, and serves to protect and restore the number of Pheasants (Phasianus) and other valuable birds.
Name: State Game Reserve of the Glinani (Clay) Island
Year of foundation: 1964
Area (hectare): 400
Location: Within the territory of Garadagh district of Baku city.
Description: The State Game Reserve of the Glinani (Clay) Island was established on an island in the Caspian Sea near the Apsheron Peninsula. It is referred to as a fauna type of protected area and serves to protect migratory and wintering waterfowl birds, sea-gull colonies, and Caspian seal rookeries.
Name: State Game Reserve of Bandovan
Year of foundation: 1961
Area (hectare): 4930
Location: On the border of Salyan and Garadagh districts.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Bandovan is referred to as of the fauna type and has been established for the protection and restoration of the number of Persian gazelle (Gazella sulgutturosa), waterfowl birds, and Little bustard (Otis tetrax). It borders the Shirvan National Park. In its fauna and flora, it is similar to Shirvan park.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gerchay
Year of foundation: 1961
Area (hectare): 15 000
Location: Within the territory of Khanlar and Goramboy administrative districts.
Description: State Game Reserve of Gerchay was established for the protection of the population of Persian gazelle (Gazella sulgutturosa).
Name: State Game Reserve of Lachin
Year of foundation: 1961
Area (hectare): 21 370
Location: Within the territory of Lachin administrative district (border with Armenia).
Description: The State Game Reserve of Lachin Создан was established for the preservation and restoration of the number of bezoar goat (Capra aegagrus), Caucasian brown bear, wild boar, and hare.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gusar
Year of foundation: 1964
Area (hectare): 15 000
Location: Within the territory of the Gusar administrative district.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Gusar was established for the preservation and restoration of the number of grey partridge (Perdix perdix), pheasants (Phasianus), roe, wild boar, and hare.
Name: State Game Reserve of Shamkir
Year of foundation: 1964
Area (hectare): 10 000
Location: Within the territory of Shamkir administrative district.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Shamkir was established for the preservation and restoration of the number of pheasants (Phasianus), Francolinus francolins, partridge (Alectoris kakelik), waterfowl birds.
Name: State Game Reserve of Zuvand
Year of foundation: 1969
Area (hectare): 15 000
Location: Within the territory of Lerik and Yardimli administrative districts.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Zuvand was established for the protection and restoration of the number of pheasant (Phasianus), partridge (Alectoris kakelik), roe, wild boar, Transcaucasian brown bear, leopard and rare reptile species.
Name: State Game Reserve of Ismailli
Year of foundation: 1969
Area (hectare): 23 438
Location: Within the territory of Ismailli and Gabala administrative districts.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Ismailli was established for the protection and restoration of the number of Caucasian red deer, chamois, goat, roe, wild boar, Transcaucasian brown bear, marten, Caucasian black cock, Tetraogallus and others. The flora and fauna are similar to those of the Ismailli reserve.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gubadly
Year of foundation: 1969
Area (hectare): 20,000
Location: Within the territory of Gubadly and Lachin administrative districts.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Gubadly was established for the preservation and restoration of the number of Caucasian brown bears, bezoar goat (Capra aegagrus), wild boar, roe, and others.
Name: State Game Reserve of Small Gyzyl-Agach
Year of foundation: 1978
Area (hectare): 10 700
Location: Within the territory of Lankaran administrative district, in the middle and south parts of the Small Gyzyl-Agach bay.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Small Gyzyl-Agach was established for the protection and restoration of the number of wintering, migrating, and wintering waterfowl-wader and coastal birds, including rare and endangered species. It borders the Gyzyl-Agach reserve and has similar flora and fauna.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gyzylja
Year of foundation: 1984
Area (hectare): 5135
Location: Within the territory of Gedabey administrative district, in the area of the Gyzylja forestry.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Gyzylja was established for the protection and restoration of natural complexes on the eastern slopes of the Minor Caucasian Ridge, also for the restoration of the number of rare and endemic species of plants and animals.
Name: State Game Reserve of Dashalty
Year of foundation: 1981
Area (hectare): 450
Location: Within the territory of Shusha administrative district, in the outskirts of Shusha city.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Dashalty was established for the preservation of the unique natural complex and landscape of the Minor Caucasus. Since 1992 it is under occupation and was severely damaged during military operations.
Name: State Game Reserve of Arazboyu
Year of foundation: 1993
Area (hectare): 2,200
Location: Within the territory of Zangilan administrative district.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Arazboyu was established for the protection and restoration of the unique natural complexes of the Araks tugay forests. At present, it is under occupation and is only on the verge of complete degradation.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gabala
Year of foundation: 1993
Area (hectare): 39 700
Location: Within the territory of Gabala administrative district.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Gabala was established for the preservation of forest landscapes on the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus Ridge and the restoration of the number of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
Name: State Game Reserve of Gakh
Year of foundation: 2003
Area (hectare): 36 836
Location: Within the territory of the Gakh administrative district, on the border with the Ilisu State Reserve.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Gakh was established for the protection of endangered species of animals.
Name: State Game Reserve of Garayazi-Agstafa
Year of foundation: 1964
Area (hectare): 11 970
Location: Within the territory of Agstafa administrative district, in the area of Garayazi forests.
Description: The State Game Reserve of Garayazi-Agstafa was established for the protection of forest landscapes, animals, and birds. There are deers, wild boars, wolves, foxes, and hares.
Name: Hirkan State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 2005
Area (hectare): 2252
Location: Lankaran and Astara
Description: Restrictions: Hunting and fishery of protected fauna species Conservation values: Endemic species and unique flora and fauna Hirkan Public Game Reserve were established in December 2005 within 2252 hectares on the basis of forest fund in administrative territories of districts of Lankaran and Astara. The key goal is the preservation of forests adjoining Hirkan National Park, the routes of migration of unique and endangered animals included in the Red List of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the integrity of ecosystem and biodiversity in those areas. Important species Leopard, a large number of endemic species, sub-tropical forests, Ironwood.
Name: Zagatala State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 2008
Area (hectare): 6557
Location: Zagatala and Balakan
Description: Zagatala Public Game Reserve was established in November 2008 within 6557 hectares on the basis of summer pastures, forest fund of the forest conservation and restoration agency of Balakan district in administrative territories of districts of Zagatala and Balakan. The key objective is coverage of the unified ecosystem in the areas neighboring Zagatala Public Reserve, protection of biodiversity, the routes of migration of unique and endangered animals.
Name: Arpachay State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 2009
Area (hectare): 68 911
Location: Districts of Sharur, Kangarli, Babek, and Shahbuz
Description: Established upon the decree of the Supreme Assembly of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan of June 22, 2009. Purpose: conservation of nature complexes or their components, to keep an ecological balance. Location: territories along Dereleyi Range (administrative territories of districts of Sharur, Kangarli, Babek, and Shahbuz). Area: 68911 ha. Vegetation: juniper, Himantoglossum formosum, iris. Animals: leopard, polecat, bezoar goat, moufflon, Caspian snowcock, bearded eagle.
Name: Rvarud State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 2009
Area (hectare): 510
Location: Lerik region
Description: Rvarud Public Game Reserve was established by the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan of October 2, 2009, within 510 hectares in the district of Lerik.
Name: Ordubad State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 1969
Area (hectare): 27 869
Location: Ordubad region (Nakhchivan M.R.)
Description: Established in July 1969 in Ordubad district of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. 12131 hectares of administrative territory of Ordubad district was declared a national park upon the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan of June 16, 2003. The Game Reserve covers 27869 hectares. The goal is to preserve such unique and precious animals in the area as bezoar goat, chamois, rock squirrel, wolf, jackal, fox, turaj, partridge, pheasant, quail, wood-pigeon. Important species Black francolin, Chucar, Wood pigeon, Quail, Pheasant, Bezoar goat, Marten, Wolf, Jackal, Fox, Leopard.
Name: Arazboyu State Nature Sanctuary
Year of foundation: 2005
Area (hectare): 9118
Location: Nakhchivan AR (Districts of Sederek, Sharur, Kangarli, Babek, Julfa, and Ordubad)
Description: Established on September 23, 2005, upon order of the Speaker of the Supreme Assembly of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. Purpose: conservation of nature complexes or their components, to keep an ecological balance. Location: territories along Araz River (administrative territories of districts of Sederek, Sharur, Kangarli, Babek, Julfa, and Ordubad). Area: 9118 ha. Vegetation: Araz oak, celtis, iris. Animals: curly-feather and pink pelicans, spoonbill, bearded eagle, cane cat, manul cat.