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Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 (SOR/2022-105).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Hunting/capture Enforcement/compliance Protection of species Hazards Risk assessment/management Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Protection of environment Public health
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations apply in respect of migratory game birds, migratory insectivorous birds and migratory non-game birds referred to in the Convention, but do not apply to any such birds raised in captivity that can readily be distinguished from wild migratory birds by their size, shape or plumage. Part 1 establishes prohibitions, exceptions, and contain provisions about permits and temporary possessions. A person must not engage in any of the following activities unless they have a permit that authorizes them: (a) capture, kill, take, injure or harass a migratory bird or attempt to do so; (b) destroy, take or disturb an egg; and (c) damage, destroy, remove or disturb a nest, nest shelter, eider duck shelter or duck box. A person also must not hunt a migratory game bird in a lure crop area or a lure station area unless the area has been declared open for hunting by the chief provincial wildlife officer or the Minister. Part 2 in particular concerns hunting migratory game birds, this include permit provisions, hunting method and equipment, and other aspects. Part 3 applies to the management of migratory birds for the purpose of reducing the danger that they are causing or are likely to cause to human health or public safety or the damage they are causing or are likely to cause to agricultural, environmental or other interests.

Full text
English/French
Website
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Migratory Birds Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1035).

Legislation | Canada | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX