A recent 19-year study monitoring the Hangul, or Kashmir stag, within Dachigam National Park reveals alarming findings despite protective measures. The Hangul, a critically endangered subspecies of red deer unique to the Indian subcontinent, faces the imminent threat of extinction. The population viability analysis suggests a likelihood of further decline, citing concerns such as skewed sex ratios, increased calf mortality, and habitat-related challenges like fragmentation, poaching, and ecological threats. Despite the Hangul's high conservation priority status and protection under Indian wildlife laws, the study underscores the need for immediate global attention and intervention. While the annual survey notes a marginal increase in Hangul numbers, the overall population stability masks underlying issues like habitat degradation and low genetic variability. The study recommends multifaceted conservation strategies, including monitoring calf survival, reducing livestock presence, and restocking in suitable habitats to prevent extinction. Urgent collaborative efforts are crucial to address the complex challenges threatening the survival of this unique and genetically significant species.