Nordrhein-Westfalen Hunting Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Nordrhein-Westfalen Document type Legislation Date 1978 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Wild fauna Seasons Protected area Liability/compensation Data collection/reporting Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to hunting in the Land Nordrhein-Westfalen. Article 1 establishes that whoever finds branded markings on hunted game must deliver it without delay to the competent hunting authority. The text deals with the following matters: varieties of animals, hunting grounds, enclosed districts, private hunting grounds, merger and division of common hunting districts, hunting cooperatives, care communities, partial lease of a hunting ground, hunting permit, registration of hunting licences, hunting lease, prohibitions, shooting rules, hunting seasons, closed seasons, protection of game, hunting dogs, compensation duty, hunting authorities, competent authorities, duty to give information, hunting committees, hunters associations and penalties. Full text German Website www.nrw.de References - Legislation Implemented by Feeding Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1998 (2009) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance on the classification and shooting of male hoofed game (except wild boars). Legislation | Germany | 1993 (2009) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Pests/diseases, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nordrhein-Westfalen Hunting Law Implementation Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1985 (2005) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nordrhein-Westfalen Hunting Law Implementation Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2010 (2014) Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Nordrhein-Westfalen Ordinance on hunting districts for red deer, fallow deer and mouflons. Legislation | Germany | 1989 (2012) Keyword: Game, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX