Act relative to the catching of polar bears. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1957 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Act makes provision in relation to catching and bringing on land of polar bears in the Norwegian land and sea territory and to Norwegian citizens, residents and companies and other associations outside of the borders of the Norwegian territory (sect. 1). In order to protect the stock of bears and to ensure that hunting of bears is carried out in a sustainable manner, the Government may prescribe rules which restrict or prohibit catching of bears and prescribe minimum catch sizes. The Govern Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no