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Order No. 270 on release of game, hunting methods and hunting tools.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of habitats Protected area Wild fauna Birds Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Education Policy/planning Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
28 March 2014. Article 15 does not apply to applications submitted to the Danish Nature Agency prior to 28 December 2009.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the permit for catch and hunting, and the methods used. It is not permitted to hunt mammals from artificial shelters, platforms raised more than 50 cm above the surrounding terrain, hunting with rifles, or from fire towers located at a min. of 130 meters from other properties. Free hunting rights on fishing territory may be exercised from floating boats and from an area adjacent to the authorized fishing territory. Fishing from motored boat is not permitted during the month of September, and no hunting for hunted red deer, fallow deer, Sika deer, roe deer, hares, moufflons and wild boar is permitted from fishing territory and inland waters. The Danish Nature Agency regulates this Order and registration of hunting activities must be submitted to the Agency for permission. Article 15 states that, when the Agency receives an application for approval, the document shall include a deadline for the decision and the possibility of which may be extended.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting and wildlife management Act (LBK no. 639 of 2023.

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Game, Birds, Wild fauna, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX