Hunting and Wildlife Protection Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schwyz Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Institution Hunting authorization/permit Protection of habitats Hunting rights Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Act of 20 June 1986 on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds, the Federal Hunting Ordinance of 29 February 1988 and the Cantonal Hunting Law of 23 March 1972. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to hunting and wildlife protection. Article 1 lists the tasks of the Executive Council, such as nominating the Hunting Commissions, issuing regulations for hunting examination, establishing hunting seasons. The text consists of 61 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: Organization (I); Hunting rights (II); Hunting permits (III); Hunting activities (IV); Protection of wildlife and their habitats (V); Damage caused by wildlife (VI); Hunting examination (VII); Information (VIII); Hunting police (IX); Penalties (X); Compensation for damage (XI); Withdrawal of hunting authorization (XII); Final provisions (XIII). Full text German Website www.sz.ch References - Legislation Implements Ordonnance sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Ordonnance sur la chasse, OChP). Legislation | Switzerland | 1988 (2023) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Protected area, Internal trade, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Loi fédérale sur la chasse et la protection des mammifères et oiseaux sauvages (Loi sur la chasse, LChP). Legislation | Switzerland | 1986 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Protected area, Birds, Migratory species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Hunting Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 1972 (2013) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX