Circular on Illegal Hunting of Wild Animals. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Yayimlandigi R. Gazete No. 24761, 21 May 2002. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Regulation is in force as of its promulgation date in the Official Journal. Abstract This Circular has been prepared by the Ministry of Environment to clarify specific implementations by various agencies. The Circular states that illegal hunting is monitored in accordance to resolutions of Central Gaming Commission and provides a list of prohibited gaming methods and tools which were indicated in Bern Agreement. The Bern Agreement is in force in Turkey and was promulgated in the Official Journal of 18318 dated 20 February 1984. The Circular also outlines penal and administrative measures to be applied to those who would violate related legislation. Full text Turkish