Directive No. 622 of 1997 to regulate the control of hunting on Svalbard. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Protection of species Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force immediately. Abstract The sections of this Directive are divided into 8 Chapters: Hunting card (I); General provisions regarding weapons and ammunition (II); Weapons and ammunition for hunting for shall game (III); Weapons and ammunition for hunting for big game (IV); Shooting tests (V); Approval of licence to kill Svalbard reindeers (VI); Catch and hunting gear (VII); Penal provisions and entry into force (VIII). Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Decree relative to the administration of wildlife on Svalbard (No. 516 of 1996). Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 1996 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX