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Order No. 8 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Management/conservation Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Seasons 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 hunting of musk ox (Ovibus moschatus) in Greenland and applies to its conservation and the setting of hunting quota and permitted hunting seasons (from 1 August to 15 April) and methods. The latter is allowed with rifles of minimum caliber of 6.5 x 55 with full mantel ammunition. Semi- and fully-automatic weapons are prohibited. Use of bow and arch is permitted to those who have passed training tests in Denmark, Greenland and abroad; they must be Compound-blue with drawing force of 28 kgs., arrows of max. 34 gr. in weight. Special licence must be granted for these activities and all hunting catches must be notified to the local authorities via template form PINIARNEQ.

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. 9 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX