Goverenor’s Decree No. 104-ug “On hunting in the regional hunting grounds, except for protected areas of federal significance.” Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Irkutsk Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Indigenous peoples Traditional rights/customary rights Wild fauna Hunting/capture Birds Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Game Research Education 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 This Governor’s Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The Governor, with the consideration of the spread of new coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19, decrees to authorize spring hunting for bird game ((drake, male species of wood grouse and black grouse performing mating rituals and woodcock) for the period from 21 April to 30 April 2020. Hunting for hoofed animals, bears, fur animals, feathered game for research, educational, regulating the number of game and in order to ensure maintaining a traditional way of life and performance of traditional economic activities of indigenous peoples shall be authorized throughout the calendar year in compliance with the requirements set out by Hunting Regulations validated by the Order No. 512 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology. Full text Russian Website publication.pravo.gov.ru References - Legislation Implements Federal Law No. 209-FZ “On hunting and conservation of hunting resources.” Legislation | Russian Federation | 2009 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Traditional rights/customary rights, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Classification/declassification, Contract/agreement Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Order No. 512 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology validating Hunting Regulations. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2010 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX