Decree No. 6/53 of 2004 of the Regional Administration on regulation of the number of wolves and jackals. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Astrakhan Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protection of habitats Animal health Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of issue. Abstract The Governor decrees to validate the Regulation on the modalities of regulation of the number of wolves and jackals and to validate the amount of compensation to hunters for the annihilation of wolves and jackals. Regulation of the number of wolves and jackals is carried out for the purpose of the protection of public health, removal of the danger for human life, prevention of animal disease and disease of domestic animals, prevention of damage to national economy and wildlife, its natural habitats and must be carried out by hunting methods that exclude causing damage to other wildlife species and ensure conservation of their natural habitats. Full text Russian References - Legislation Implements Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995). Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX