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Order No. 12 on the conservation of caribou in Greenland.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Management/conservation Seasons Hunting gear/hunting methods
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters immediatelly into force.
Abstract

In adherence to this Order, caribou hunting is only allowed between 10 August and 25 September; caribou hunting in Kangatsiaq municipality may take place only in the period between 1-15 March followed by local authorization. Hunting permits are issued to individuals having hunting as their main source of income and implement restrictions on hunting methods and hunting conservation areas.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on commercial fishing and hunting ( No. 4 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

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. 4 amending Order No. 12 of 2 July 1981 on the conservation of caribou in Greenland.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1984

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Total allowable catch, Management/conservation, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX