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Hunting Law (No. 4915).

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 25165, 11 July 2003.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Certification Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force immediately after its publication in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This Law sets forth rules and principles for the following: habitat of game and wild animals; their protection and development; game and wildlife management; establishment and management of hunting grounds; organization and regulation of game, hunting tourism, and production and trading of wild animals. A Central Game Commission and provincial game commissions shall be established to regulate game rules. Wild game specified by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will be included in the protection list by the Central Game Commission. Animals that are included in the protection list cannot be hunted. The Central Game Commission shall have the authority to ban or restrict hunting of certain species. Hunting methods and gear are also defined by the Central Game Commission and the use of poison for hunting purposes shall be prohibited. Private hunting grounds shall be established with the permission of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and may be managed by their owners or tenants. Individuals who want to hunt are obliged to obtain a hunting certificate from the Ministry. Travel agencies that are involved in game tourism shall obtain permission from the Ministry. The Law prescribes sanctions and fines to be paid for illegal activities.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Repeals

Hunting Law No. 3167

Legislation | Türkiye | 1937

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Protected area, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the principles and procedures of education and certification of hunters.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Certification, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on establishment, management and supervision of reproduction and recovery centers for hunting and wild animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inventory, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on keeping, producing and trading of game and wild animals and of the products acquired.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Keeping of live animals, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs on species of game and wild animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Game, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on hunting procedures and principles within the scope of the hunting tourism.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Management/conservation, Education, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Game, Tourism, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the list of wild animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Birds, Equine-animals, Hunting/capture, Insects, Marine mammals, Protection of species, Reptiles, Rodents, Turtles, Wild fauna, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Potable water, Business/industry/corporations, Management/conservation, Institution, Local government, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX