Order No. 9 on the protection of musk oxen.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Research Seasons Mammals Protected area Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, European Union Countries, North America

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 15 February 2001.

Abstract

This Order applies to the protection of musk ox (ovibus moschatus) in Greenland in adherence to the allocation of TAC for the capture thereof. Hunting activities are limited in certain areas and seasons (details under article 2) and hunting methods allowed include minimum caliber of 6.5 x 55 with full mantel ammunition. Semi- and fully-automatic weapons are prohibited. Anaestetise or capture by keeping musk oxes in fenced areas are forbidden hunting methods. Catch may be used for research purpos

Full text

Danish

Website

www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1980 | Repealed

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, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Monitoring, Basic legislation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 11 on the conservation and hunting of musk oxen.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Monitoring, Protected area, National parks, Hunting authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Mammals, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2012 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX