Decree No. 21 of the Ministry of Forest Management validating the criteria for classification of wild fauna as trophy and (or) selection game. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Classification/declassification Genetic resources Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 13 November 2010. Abstract This Decree establishes that the following game species shall pertain to the category of trophy and (or) selection game: (a) elk; (b) red deer; (c) roe deer; (d) fallow deer; (f) spotted deer; (g) wild boar; and (h) European bison of reserved genetic fund. Trophy game shall be considered adult male species of the aforesaid animals. Selection game shall be considered animals subject to selection shooting independently of species and gender in accordance with the following criteria: (a) hurt and cripple animals; (b) ill and exhausted animals; (c) animals showing signs of retarded exuviations; (d) animals with loss of sight; and (e) underyearlings present on hunting grounds during hunting period without mother. Full text Russian Website pravo.by