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Open Season Small Game Hunting and Snaring Order, 2009-2010 (N.L.R. 102/09).

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 73, 80, 92 and 114 of the Wild Life Regulations. It lays down provisions relating to the hunting and snaring of small game. In particular, section 3 lists the dates of the open seasons for hunting, shooting small game, whereas section 4 lists the dates of the open seasons for snaring small game. However, on the territories listed in section 3 and 4 hunting, shooting, and snaring of small game is prohibited. Field possession limit refers to the number of birds a small game licence holder may carry while hunting or travelling in the country (sect. 8). The text consists of 12 sections and 1 Schedule defining the applicable areas for the purpose of the various small game hunting, shooting and snaring seasons.

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