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Order No. 8 on the protection of reindeer.

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Data collection/reporting Protected area Seasons
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 15 February 2001.
Abstract

This Order applies to the protection of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in Greenland in regards to allocation of quota and method of hunting thereof, in base of protected areas and hunting seasons. It is only allowed to use .222 minimum caliber Remington rifles; full- and/or semi-automatic weapons may not be used. Sorrounding, anaestetise or keeping these animals as a hunting method is prohibited. Notification of hunting catch must be sent within three days to local authorities.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on Nature Conservation in Greenland (No. 11 of 1980).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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. 10 on the conservation and hunting of caribou.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Research, Allocation/quota, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2013

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX