Governor’s Decree No. 188 amending some Governor’s Decrees related to introduction of high alert regime. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Novgorod Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Birds Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Game 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 signature. Abstract The Governor, with the consideration of the spread of new coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19, decrees to authorize hunting in the regional hunting grounds, except for protected areas of federal significance. In particular, the period of artisanal and sport hunting for brown bear shall be set form 2 April to 31 May, the period of hunting for waterfowl and upland game shall be set in spring time for 10 calendar days, except for spring period of 2020. The ban on movement, introduced after the outbreak of COVID-19 shall not be applicable to the regional residents moving towards hunting grounds in possession of hunting card of the uniform federal type and hunting permit. Full text Russian Website publication.pravo.gov.ru