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Act No. 2590 on the protection of game and fish

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1916
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the protection of game and fish.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Seasons Fishing authorization Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Research Use restrictions Protection of species Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Provisions are made to protect fish and game from indiscriminate hunting, fixing season whereas hunting is restricted or species which cannot be hunted, taken or killed anyway. The capture of the animals and fishes included in the protection list, under the provisions of this Act, shall be authorized, after the issuance of a special permit, only for research purposes.

Full text
English