Order No. 20 on walrus protection and hunting.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting authorization/permit Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Data collection/reporting Allocation/quota Marine mammals

Geographical area

Americas, European Union Countries, North America

Entry into force notes

The Order enters into force on 27 October 2006.

Abstract

This Order sets rules on protection and hunting of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) in Greenlandic land and fishing territory. It applies to the quota and total allowable catch thereof which are determined by international agreements, biological advice, user knowledge and by consulting the Hunting Council on the base of gender, age and geographic areas. Licence for hunting this species is granted according to applicants' residence status. Aircraft, helicopters and motor vehicles, including snowmobiles

Full text

Danish

Website

www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Fishing and Hunting (No. 12 of 1999).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Research, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Nature Conservation (No. 29 of 2003).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Institution, Internal trade, Protected area, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, GMO, Mammals, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of walrus.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2006 | Repealed

Keyword: Mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, National parks, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX