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Hunting Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Obwalden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Policy/planning Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 June 1991.
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to hunting in the Canton of Obwalden. In particular, it regulates hunting rights, licence fees, planning of hunting activities, protection of game, prevention and compensation of damage, and hunting policy. The text consists of 51 articles divided into 10 chapters as follows: Sphere of application and organization (I); Hunting rights (II); Types of hunting and permit fees (III); Planning of hunting (IV); Special hunting regulations (V); Protection of game (VI); Damage caused by wild game (VII); Hunting guards and hunting police (VIII); Penalties (IX); Legal protection (X); Transitional and final provisions (XI).

Full text
German
Website
www.ow.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Implemented by

Implementing Regulations on hunting activities 2012.

Legislation | Switzerland | 2016

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Inspection, Game, Hunting rights, Subsidy/incentive, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulation on no-hunting areas, wildlife reserves and special areas.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2015)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Hunting/capture, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Regulation on hunting associations.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2007)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Hunting/capture, Institution, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX