The gaur has been categorised as a vulnerable organism since 1986. There has been a phenomenal decrease in the population of gaur in the last few decades. About 70% decrement is seen in several gaur animals in the last few decades.  The gaur has been flourishing in protected areas. In 1990, the population of gaur in India was 12,000-22,000. They are mostly found in hilly areas of south India. The main reason for threatening the gaur population is poaching and hunting.