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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