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Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Research, Allocation/quota, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 7 on protection and hunting of wild reindeers (Rangifer tarandus).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