Order No. 10 on the conservation and hunting of caribou. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Research Allocation/quota Management/conservation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 15 July 1999. Abstract This Order seeks to protect and care for the conservation and hunting of caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Hunting season is allowed from 15 August to 10 September and distribution of quota is established by KNAPK and KANUKOKA local authorities. Hunting activitiy requires a hunting permit and allowed hunting methods include minimum .222 caliber rifle. It is not permitted to hunt with full- or semi-automatic weapons, nor by flying and land vehicles. Catch may be used for research purposes. Full text Danish Website www.lovgivning.gl References - Legislation Implements Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 15 of 1997). Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Equipment, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine area, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 17 amending Order on conservation and hunting of caribou. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2000 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Marking/identification, Seasons, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 8 on the protection of reindeer. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Data collection/reporting, Protected area, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 6 on hunting of caribou. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota Source: FAO, FAOLEX