Close Season Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Salzburg Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Salzburg establishing close seasons for certain huntable animals Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Seasons Hunting/capture Wild fauna Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 May 1996. Abstract The present Ordinance implements article 54 of the Hunting Law (LGBl. No. 100). Article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance contains a list of wild fauna with the respective close seasons. Article 2 lays down close seasons for wild fauna living in border areas. The text consists of 4 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Hunting Law 1993. Legislation | Austria | 1993 (2017) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Hunting gear/hunting methods Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX