Decree to regulate the use of weapons in hunting for big game and hunting for small game and shooting examinations for big-game hunters (No. 257 of 2000).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

A Decree of the Directorate of Nature Conservation to regulate the use of shooting gear for the hunting of big game (as defined in section 1.2), and hunting for small game (as defined in section 4.2). It specifies which kind of rifles may be used and how to use them, depending on the animal species. Section 3 contains provisions relative to shooting examinations to be sustained by hunters for big game.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 313 governing the practice of hunting.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Seasons, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX