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