Order No. 21 on the protection and hunting of polar bears. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Allocation/quota Management/conservation National parks Seasons Protected area Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The Order enters into force on 15 October 2005. Abstract The Order sets regulations on protection and hunting of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Greenland terrestrial and fishing territory where it is protected. There are special provisions for access to the National Park in North and East Greenland and Nature Reserve in Melville Bay, including provisions for the catch of in these areas. The government though sets an annual quota for polar bear hunting in adherence to international agreements and biological advice and is subject to hunting license requirement. It is only allowed to hunt polar bears between 1 September and 30 June. Exceptions are made in Ittoqqortoormiit and Ammassalik municipality where quota for polar bear hunt is allowed between 1 October and 31 July. 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, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, 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, Standards, Protection of environment, Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Sustainable development, Management/conservation, Molluscs, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Aquatic plants, Birds, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Community management, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 20 on hunting of polar bears. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1994 Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX