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Order No. 7 on conservation and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Data collection/reporting Hunting gear/hunting methods Bycatch Management/conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force 1 April 2011.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations on the protection of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and narwhals (Monodon Monoceros) implementing quotas related to their catch and restrictions of hunting methods. The yearly quota for white and narwhal hunting takes place between 1 January and 31 December; allocation of quotas for the various geographically defined areas are established by the Minister for Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture after consultation with Kalaallit Nunaanni Aalisartut Piniartullu Kattuffiat (KNAPK) Tapertaralugu Piniartartut Aalisartartullu Kattuffiat (TPAK) and the Local Government Association (KANUKOKA). Methods of hunting are restricted to the use of min. .30-06 (7,62x63 mm.) rifle caliber and catch may not occurr by the ice/land borders. Slaughtering shall occur immediatelly after catch and notified to local authorities. Bycatch of white or narwhal whales may not be sold and must be deducted from the municipality or the management area quota.

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

Repeals

Order No. 2 on the protection and hunting of beluga and narwhal.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2004

Keyword: Marine mammals, Allocation/quota, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Statutes on narwhal hunting with nets in the management areas Ammassalik and Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX