Hunting and Fishing Heritage Act ([SBC 2002] Chapter 79). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision British Columbia Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Non-commercial fishing Hunting rights Cultural heritage Hunting/capture Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract Since hunting and fishing are an important part of British Columbia’s heritage and form an important part of the fabric of present-day life in British Columbia; since hunters and anglers contribute to the understanding, conservation, and management of fish and wildlife in British Columbia; since hunting and fishing should be recognized as legitimate forms of recreation and as legitimate tools with which to effectively manage the fish and wildlife of British Columbia, Section 1 of the present Act Full text English Website www.qp.gov.bc.ca Other references Implements treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Treaty | Multilateral | Paris | Nov 23, 1972 Keyword: Inventory, Institution, Research, Cultural heritage, Financing, Education, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Special fund, Protected area Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-155235)