Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Cantonal Hunting Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Biodiversity Protected area Birds Migratory species Wild fauna Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Hunting rights Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 15 June 2008. Abstract The present Law completes the federal hunting legislation and regulates its enforcement. In particular, the Law implements the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds of 20 June 1986. Article 2 establishes that the Canton is entrusted with the sovereign right of hunting and the right to dispose of game. Furthermore, the Canton regulates and plans hunting activities and ensures an adequate supervision. The text consists of 51 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Hunting rights (II); Hunting practice (III); Protection of wild fauna and birds (IV); Damage resulting from game (V); Organization (VI); Powers of organs responsible for protection of game (VII); Penalties and legal protection (VIII); Final provisions (IX). Full text German Website www.nw.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 Ordinance implementing the Cantonal Hunting Law (Cantonal Hunting Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2013) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Birds, Wild flora, Policy/planning, Protected area, Liability/compensation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the implementation of contributions to preventive measures as well as to valuation and compensation of damage caused by game (Game Damage Compensation Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 Keyword: Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Hunting/capture, Birds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance implementing regulations on stocks of mountain goats (Cantonal Mountain Goat Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 Keyword: Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX