Hunting Act (2013) Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 2013 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source RT I, 16.05.2013, 2 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting rights Wild fauna Game Allocation/quota Certification Resource/damage valuation Liability/compensation Management/conservation Authorization/permit Basic legislation Offences/penalties Protection of environment Protection of species Hunting gear/hunting methods Monitoring Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 1 June 2013. Abstract The Act determines principles for hunting in Estonia. Specifically, it provides for the creation and use of hunting districts, monitoring of wild game, harvest quotas and structure, hunting means and methods, it determines the documents certifying hunting rights, it provides for the compensation for damage caused by wild game, and the state supervision and damage caused to environment, and liability for violating the law. According to the Act, the requirements of the Act apply to hunting within the boundaries of protected natural objects, unless otherwise provided by the Nature Conservation Act or the protection procedure established on the basis thereof. Full text English/Estonian Website www.riigiteataja.ee References - Legislation Implements Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1200/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on farm structure surveys and the survey on agricultural production methods, as regards livestock unit coefficients and definitions of the characteristics. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Hunting Act. Legislation | Estonia | 2002 (2003) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Protection of species, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Inspection, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No. 32 of 2013 of Minister of the Environment on Hunting Rules Legislation | Estonia | 2013 (2016) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting rights, Game, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 15 of 2004 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on establishment of the hunting area of Eidapere, Haimre, Järvakandi, Kehtna, Käru, Päärdu, Raikküla, Vahastu, Valgu and Vigala Legislation | Estonia | 2004 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 41 of 2007 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on establishment of Avinurme, Kauksi, Kiikla, Kiviõli, Kohtla-Nõmme, Lohusuu, Maidla, Mäetaguse, Ontika, Oonurme and Tudulinna hunting areas Legislation | Estonia | 2007 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 29 of 2013 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on the bases for the organization of hunting in a protected natural object which is not connected to a hunting area, or in a hunting area or hunting area which has not been used, or in a part of a state water body which is outside the hunting area Legislation | Estonia | 2013 Keyword: Surface water, Hunting/capture, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 36 of 2006 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on establishment of Jäneda and Kõrvemaa hunting area Legislation | Estonia | 2006 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 28 of 2013 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on hunting permit form Legislation | Estonia | 2013 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 38 of 2007 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on establishment of hunting areas of Haljala, Kadrina, Kiltsi, Kullaaru, Kunda, Laekvere, Mahu, Nõmmküla, Pajuni, Porkuni, Rakke, Ranna, Simuna, Tamsalu, Triigi, Tõrma, Uhtna, Varangu, Viitna, Vinni, Viru-Nigula, Vohnja and Väike-Maarja Legislation | Estonia | 2007 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 38 of 2006 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on establishment of the hunting area of Aegviidu, Ida-Harju, Keila, Kose, Lääne-Harju, Maapaju, Nahe, Nissi, Paldiski, Põhja-Kõrvemaa, Rae, Siniallika and Vääna Legislation | Estonia | 2006 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 51 of 2005 of Minister of the Environment of Estonia on the area and boundary description of the hunting area of Ahja, Kanepi, Kauksi, Kõlleste, Laheda, Mäe, Peri, Põlgaste, Põlva, Rasina, Ruusa, Räpina, Saverna, Taevaskoja, Valgjärve, Vastse-Kuuste and Värska Legislation | Estonia | 2005 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Governance, Hunting rights, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX