Decree No. 21/80 approving the Hunting Regulation. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial da República de Guiné-Bissau (Supplement), No. 43, 17 May 1980, pp. 1-5. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree establishes the Hunting Regulation. It consists of 56 articles listing endangered species, animals permitted to be caught, hunting areas, authorized methods, etc. It also specifies the authorized hunting seasons (from 1 November to 30 April) and prohibited activities within hunting areas (forest fires, poisonous substances, etc.). It lists the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a hunting licence, controls to be carried out by the competent authority and sanctions to be paid by offenders. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 2/2004 establishing the basic norms for protection, promotion and exploitation of wildlife. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Zoning, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX