Decree No. 30 of 1997 of the Ministry of Agriculture on the protection, management and hunting of wildlife.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Wild fauna Seasons Concession Management/conservation Policy/planning Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree provides detailed rules for the implementation of the principal Law on wildlife protection, management and hunting. Article 1 lists species which are allowed to be hunted and Annex 3 determines open seasons. Requirements regarding the content of operational plans and annual game management plans are set forth in Annexes 4 and 5. Articles 22-26 lay down provisions for official hunters. The Decree governs the keeping of a register of killed game and the keeping of a hunting book. Articles 31-36 regulate the issuing of hunting licences. Annex 12 reproduces a model hunting licence. Hunting gear and methods as well as gundogs are provided for in Articles 40-42. Procedures prior to hunting and rules of behaviour are laid down in Articles 43-51. Trophy judging procedures are covered by articles 52-57. Articles 58-61 deal with responsibilities of hunters, assessment of damages to game or caused by game, financial contributions and penalties.

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. LV. of 1996 on the protection, management and hunting of wildlife.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of habitats, Access-to-information, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX