Order No. 9 on the protection of musk oxen. Country/Territory Greenland (Denmark) Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Research Seasons Protected area Protection of species 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 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 purposes. 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. 11 on the conservation and hunting of musk oxen. Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1999 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Monitoring, Protected area, National parks, Hunting authorization/permit, Allocation/quota, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 9 on the protection and hunting of musk oxen.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