Hunting Decree (No. 666 of 1993). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting gear/hunting methods Data collection/reporting Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree implements provisions of the Hunting Act in respect of, among other things: application for and granting of a hunting licence; use of hunting gear; notification by hunters of matters that occur during hunting; trade in game animals; general and special close seasons; and hunting permits for foreigners. The Decree sets out provisions that must be included in a hunting licence. As for trade in game animals, implementation of Council Regulation (EC) 338/1997 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora is provided for by section 44 of the Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996). Full text English/Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Act relative to hunting. Legislation | Finland | 1993 (2023) Keyword: Marine mammals, Basic legislation, Institution, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting rights, Wild fauna, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX