Ministerial Decree No. 852 regulating hunting seasons, hunting gear and hunting methods. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The government of the Russian Federation, in order to put into practice the Federal Law on wildlife, confirms the Regulation on seasons of hunting, hunting gear and hunting methods of the wildlife species which belong to the sphere of competence of the Federal government. That Regulation applies to endangered species listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation in accordance with the list of endangered species composed by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Russian Federation, the Federal Fisheries Committee of Russia and the Federal Forestry Service of Russia. As for wildlife species of the territorial waters, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone of the Russian Federation, such lists are prepared by the Federal Fisheries Committee of Russia in accordance with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. The local administrations are responsible for regulating seasons of hunting, hunting gear and hunting methods which are not mentioned in the 1st paragraph of the present Decree. The Decree is composed of 3 paragraphs. Full text Russian Website www.law.optima.ru References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree No. 13 enforcing the regulations on hunting of endangered wildlife species under protection of the Russian Federation. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1997 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 714 of the State Committee on Environmental Protection validating the list of wild fauna species that may be hunted exclusively by authorization. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1999 Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on artisanal and sport fishing. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2004 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Inspection, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Decree No. 54/291 of 2003 regarding validation of the Regulation on artisanal and sporting fisheries. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2003 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Freshwater fishes, Biodiversity, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Governor’s Decree No. 276 of 2003 regarding validation of the Regulation on artisanal and sporting fisheries, protection of aquatic biodiversity and its aquatic natural habitats on the regional territory. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2003 Keyword: Biodiversity, Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree No. 553 regulating commerce of furs and fur clothes. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1994 Keyword: Endangered species, Wildlife products, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No.177 of 1997 of the Head of Regional Administration regarding validation of Hunting Regulation. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1997 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild flora, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Institution, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Official Letter No. 12-02-16 “On the authorized hunting rules, hunting seasons and lists of hunting gear and hunting methods of obtaining wild fauna species.” Legislation | Russian Federation | 1996 Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX