Decree-Law No. 202/2004 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 194, Series I-A — 18 August 2004, pp. 5318-5351. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Basic legislation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after publication. Abstract The Decree-Law regulates Hunting Act No. 173/99 and establishes the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform this activity. It consists of 16 Chapters and 2 Annexes divided as follows: General provisions (chap. 1); Conservation of animal species, establishing the restrictions to be applied particularly in order to protect animals during mating seasons (chap. 2); Management of hunting resources, defining authorized hunting areas (chaps. 3 and 4); Right to Non-Hunting areas (chap. 5); Hunting activity, authorized period and species (chap. 6); Ranch and breeded animal species (chap. 7); Hunting products keeping and trade (chap. 8); Harmful animals density management (chap. 9); Classificated areas (chap. 10); Controls and sanctions (chap. 11); Administration and hunting controls (chap. 13); Hunting associations (chap. 14); Civil society participation (chap. 15); Taxes and Final dispositions (chaps 16 and 17). Annex 1 specifies animal species to be caught, Annex 2 list the Regions where hunting activity is permitted. Within the Autonomous Regions of Azores and Madeira the competent control will be under the respective regional authorities. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Order No. 640-C/94 establishing general rules for regulating hunting activity in private hunting areas. Legislation | Portugal | 1994 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 247/2001 establishing grazing land use as herd stopping areas and prohibiting hunting activity. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Animal production, Grazing, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1103/2000 establishing hunting markings. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 464/2001 regulating ranch activity for scientific purposes. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Wildlife products, International trade, Research, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 469/2001 establishing the requirements for the issuing of hunting licence. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 123/2001 regulating the hunting licensing. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 439/2001 amending Order No. 1103/2000 on hunting markings. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 465/2001 authorizing the creation of training fields for hunting activity. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 736/2001. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1118/2001 fixing the values of taxes due for hunting in municipal hunting zones. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 227-B/2000 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 27/2009 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Malhadal. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 28/2009 creating the Municipal Hunting Area of Vale Pequeno de Cima. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 29/2009 extending the geographical limits of the Municipal Hunting Area of Pêga. Legislation | Portugal | 2009 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 431/2006 establishing procedures for municipal, touristic and associative hunting areas. Legislation | Portugal | 2006 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning, Tourism, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 413/2015 establishing training and examination procedures for the achievement of hunting licence and the licensing to use and carry firearms for hunting activity. Legislation | Portugal | 2015 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Capacity building Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 105/2018 establishing permitted animal species to be caught in the period 2018-2021 and fixes related seasons, processes and other constraints. Legislation | Portugal | 2018 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Seasons, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulatory Decree No. 6/2021 establishing and regulating the National Council for Hunting and Wildlife Conservation. Legislation | Portugal | 2021 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree-Law No. 201/2005 amending Decree-Law No. 202/2004 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2005 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 137/2012 establishing authorized animal species to be hunted within 2012-2015. Legislation | Portugal | 2012 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Zoning, Game Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 167/2015 amending Decree-Law No. 202/2004 regulating Hunting Act No. 173/99. Legislation | Portugal | 2015 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 24/2018 amending the legal regime for the conservation, promotion and exploitation of hunting resources, with a view to its sustainable management. Legislation | Portugal | 2018 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 81/2013 approving the New Livestock Regime Activity (NREAP). Legislation | Portugal | 2013 Keyword: Animal health, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Animal production, Agricultural development, Animal welfare, Classification/declassification, Procedural matters, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX