Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of large whales. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Order aims to ensure appropriate and biologically sound exploitation of fishing resources in regards to fishing and hunting. It applies to "great whales" (minke whales), fin whales, Greenland whales and other baleen whales, and sperm whales and applies to their limited capture within the pre-established period of April-December. These activities must adhere to hunting authorization license granted by the are subject to license authorization and under permission granted by the Department of Fishing, Hunting and Agriculture. The latter also establishes fishing/hunting methods approval. 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. 10 on catch of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2005 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 11 on protection and hunting of large whales. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2010 Keyword: Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting authorization/permit, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX