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Order No. 444 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Birds Hunting gear/hunting methods Management/conservation Game Seasons Wild fauna
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
13 May 2014.
Abstract

Specific firearms (shotguns with a barrel length of 55 cm, of caliber 12, and not containing more than 2 cartridges; and rifled weapons and semi-automatic rifles not containing more than 2 cartridges), if in good condition, may be used for hunting activities in accordance to Wildlife regulations. Hunting roe deer by shotgun may not take place between 16 May - 15 July. Ammunition for rifled weapons must be used for hunting and control of animal species with requirements as listed in Appendix 1. Hunting of mammals and birds (including deer, fox, hare and goose) with bow and arrow is permitted, provided licensed training thereof has taken place.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

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

Repeals

Order No. 1271 on firearms and ammunition allowed for hunting.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit, Birds, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Game, Seasons, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX