Hunting Act (1985:2031) for the Autonomous Region of Åland. Country/Territory Åland Islands (Finland) Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting rights Seasons Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Wild fauna Birds Animal welfare Non-governmental entity Protection of species Management/conservation Protected area Allocation/quota Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 August 1985. Abstract The objective of this Act is to establish the basic legal framework for hunting in Åland. The Act contains 75 Sections divided into the following Chapters: 1. General provisions; 2. Hunting rights; 3. Exercise of hunting rights; 4. Introduction of game and construction of game fences; 5. Shooting season; 6. Hunting for the purpose of preventing harm and nuisance; 7. Hunting for deer and moose; 8. Supervisions of dogs and cats; 9. Capture gear and capture methods; 10. Possession of game and trade in game; 11. Hunting license; 12. Hunting authorities and hunting conservation associations; 13. Penality provisions; 14. Special provisions. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implemented by Government Decree (2006:70) on hunting. Legislation | Åland Islands (Finland) | 2006 (2020) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Wild fauna, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Government Decree (1997:42) on the hunting of moose. Legislation | Åland Islands (Finland) | 1997 (2002) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Non-governmental entity, Wild fauna, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX