Implementation Ordinance of the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law. Country/Territory Japan Document type Regulation Date 1950 (1972) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Wild fauna Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture Seasons Hunting authorization/permit Stock enhancement/repopulation Total allowable catch Use restrictions Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The Ordinance lists game that may be hunted, hunting equipment whose use is prohibited, the hunting season times and periods, the allowed catch per day for every specie; hunters with a valid hunting licence must wear an hunter badge. Sanctuary must be signalled as well as temporary hunting prohibited areas. Other provisions deal with application to set up an area destined to game breeding and hunting,and related procedures. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law. Legislation | Japan | 1918 (1972) Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, Basic legislation, Inspection, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of habitats, Game, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Enforcement Regulations on Protection and Control of Wildlife and Act on Optimization of Hunting(Order of the Ministry of the Environment No. 28 of 2002). Legislation | Japan | 2002 (2015) Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Total allowable catch, Use restrictions, Protection of species, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Game Source: FAO, FAOLEX