Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”. Country/Territory Lithuania Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Hunting rights Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Law shall come into force as from 1 October 2002. Abstract The purpose of this Law shall be to establish social relations linked with the protection and rational use of game present in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. Free-living game shall be under State ownership. Free-living game which was caught or shot in accordance with this Law and other legal acts shall transfer into the ownership of a user of hunting grounds who caught or shot that game, except for hunting trophies owned by a person who hunted that game. Captive game shall be under t Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Law No. XIII-1471 amending Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”. Legislation | Lithuania | 2018 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Public participation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. XIII-779 amending Law No. IX-966 “On hunting”. Legislation | Lithuania | 2017 Keyword: Wild fauna, Game, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX