Protection of Wild Rabbit Regulations, 2014 (L.N. 207 of 2014). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Seasons Rodents Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The wild rabbit is hereby declared protected in Malta. These Regulations establish the conditions under which the capture and shooting of wild rabbit may be carried out. In particular, it shall be prohibited to shoot, capture, kill or take any specimen of wild rabbit without licence issued by the Commissioner and the Wild Birds Regulation Unit. Specific provisions concern the closed season for the shooting and capture, and the methods that shall be allowed. Full text English Website www.justiceservices.gov.mt References - Legislation Amended by Protection of Wild Rabbit (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 60 of 2015). Legislation | Malta | 2015 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX Protection of Wild Rabbit (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (L.N. 133 of 2016). Legislation | Malta | 2016 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Rodents, Hunting authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Protection of Wild Rabbit (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (L.N. 100 of 2019). Legislation | Malta | 2019 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Rodents Source: FAO, FAOLEX Protection of Wild Rabbit (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (L.N. 85 of 2022). Legislation | Malta | 2022 Keyword: Protection of species, Rodents, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX