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Hunting and wildlife management Act (LBK no. 639 of 2023.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting authorization/permit Management/conservation Seasons Hunting/capture Game Birds Wild fauna Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to create a basis for sustainable management of wildlife by: protecting game, especially during the breeding season; ensuring the quantity and quality of game habitats through the establishment of game reserves and by otherwise establishing, restoring and protecting game habitats; and regulating hunting in such a way that it is carried out according to ecological and ethical principles and in consideration of the protection of game, especially of rare and endangered species. The Act applies to mammals and birds, including migratory birds naturally present in the Danish countryside, as well as to mammals and birds released or escaped from human care and which have established wild reproductive populations. The Ministry of Environment establishes (and regulates) authorized hunting seasons (Art. 3) however valid only from dawn to sunset, as well as method and specified areas of hunting. In order to apply conservation measures, the Minister of Environment shall establish wildlife reserves on land, in fresh water and fishing territory to provide resting and feeding areas for migratory birds.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 720 on keeping raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in captivity.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Community management, Data collection/reporting, Ranching/captive breeding, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1411 on Danish Nature Agency delegation of tasks and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Environmental audit, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Protection of environment, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 259 on Wildlife Damages.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Rodents, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 834 regulating wildlife in Dragør and Tårnby Municipalities.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Birds, Protected area, Tourism, Wild fauna, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1272 on hunting licence.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Certification, Game, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Seasons, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 407 on the Odense Fjord Wildlife Sanctuary.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Transport/storage, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 901 on the preservation of certain animal and plant species, capture and trade of wildlife and care of injured wildlife.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Trade in species, Birds, Insects, Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Reptiles, Internal trade, Wild flora, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1010 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1063 on Skarrehage Wildlife Sanctuary.

Legislation | Denmark | 2007

Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Management/conservation, Endangered species, National parks, Protected area, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 204 Columba Palumbus, Anser Anser, Branta Leucopsis and Branta Canadensis in Dragør and Tårnby Municipalities.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 982 on hunting season for certain mammals and birds.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1094 on hunting licence.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Certification, Game, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Seasons, Wild fauna, Birds, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 444 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Birds, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Game, Seasons, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1597 on Gyldensteen Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Birds, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1271 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Birds, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Game, Seasons, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1404 on hunting season for certain mammals and birds.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 545 on Amager municipality wild-reserve and conservation of partial marine territory.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine protected areas, Management/conservation, Protected area, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Marine area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1598 on Saltholm wild reserve and conservation of areas of the territorial sea.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Marine area, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Management/conservation, Territorial sea, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 442 on hunting season for certain mammals and birds.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 433 on Wildlife Damages.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Birds, Rodents, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 270 on release of game, hunting methods and hunting tools.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Protected area, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Education, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 330 on the preservation of certain animal and plant species, and care of injured wildlife.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Birds, Insects, Reptiles, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 193 on hunting licence.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Certification, Game, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Seasons, Wild fauna, Birds, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending Nature Protection Act, the Environmental Protection Act and various other laws (No. 484 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Hazardous substances, Water supply, Flood, Freshwater resources management, National parks, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environment Protection Act, Act on Hunting Act, and other Acts (No. 508 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on amending Environmental Protection Act and other Laws (No. 1383 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Nature and Environmental Act and others.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Law on Natural and Environmental Appeal Board and various other Acts (No. 580 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Planning Act and various other Acts (No. 1273 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on Nature and Environment Board of Appeals and other Acts (No. 86 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1715 on the Environmental and Food Appeals Board.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX