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Open Season Fall Big Game Black Bear Hunting and Snaring Order, Newfoundland, 2015 (N.L.R. 36/15).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Newfoundland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit fee Seasons Hunting gear/hunting methods Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Order ensures the enforcement of sections 38, 92 and 114 of the Wild Life Regulations. It lays down provisions relating to the hunting of black bears in Newfoundland. In particular, section 2 lists the dates of the open season. According to section 4, only Aldrich foot snares or similar devices may be used for the catch of black bears. Section 5 sets out prohibited devices such as steel-jaw leghold, spring or jump traps. Provisions relating to special licences are contained in section 6 establishing that in each spring season black bear licence shall be valid only for the area for which it is issued. Section 7 establishes that a person shall not carry or possess any firearms under the authority of a valid game licence without being in possession of an outdoor identification card, or non-resident equivalent card, issued to the person. The text consists of 9 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Wild Life Regulations (C.N.L.R. 1156/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2012)

Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Life Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-8).

Legislation | Canada | 1970 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Birds, Wildlife products, Enforcement/compliance, Ranching/captive breeding, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX