Act on hunting and wildlife management (No. 747 of 2007). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Wild fauna Endangered species Protection of habitats Birds Game Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2007. Abstract This Act sets regulations in order to protect wildlife through a sustainable hunting management. The Act ensures that protection of wildlife is enforced by establishing reserves, restoring and protecting habitats and regulating hunting activities of rare and endangered animal species. Hunting activities may only occur during daylight hours. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) | Repealed Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 1063 on Skarrehage Wildlife Sanctuary. Legislation | Denmark | 2007 Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, National parks, Protected area, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1010 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting. Legislation | Denmark | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 901 on the preservation of certain animal and plant species, capture and trade of wildlife and care of injured wildlife. Legislation | Denmark | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Trade in species, Mammals, Birds, Insects, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Reptiles, Internal trade, Wild flora, Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008). Legislation | Denmark | 2008 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Mammals, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX