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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Repealed by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