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Order No. 7 on protection and hunting of wild reindeers (Rangifer tarandus).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protection of species Management/conservation Allocation/quota Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
27 June 2013.
Abstract

This Order sets rules on conservation, setting of hunting quotas, hunting areas, hunting seasons and hunting methods of Rangifer tarandus in Greenland. The hunting period allowed for hunting is from 1 August to 30 April. It is only allowed to use .222 minimum caliber rifles, arch and arrow, although full- and/or semi-automatic weapons are not permitted. All hunting results must be registered with the local authorities' template PINIARNEQ.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.nanoq.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. 8 on the protection of reindeer.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Data collection/reporting, Protected area, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 6 on hunting of caribou.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2001

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX