Law on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Hunting Law). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zug Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Monitoring Liability/compensation Hunting rights Wildlife products Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Biodiversity Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 1991. Abstract The present Law implements the Federal Act on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds of 20 June 1986. The purpose of the Law is to: a) preserve biodiversity and the habitats of native and migrating wild mammals and birds, b) protect endangered species; c) limit damages to forest and agricultural crops caused by wild animals; d) ensure proper utilization of wildlife resources through hunting. The text consists of 43 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Hunting rights (2); Hunting practice (3); Protection of game (4); Damage resulting from game (5); Information and research (6); Enforcement and monitoring (7); Penalties and compensation (8); Final provisions (9). Full text German Website www.zug.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 on hunting and protection of wild mammals and birds (Hunting Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1991 (2012) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, Hunting rights, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX