Regional Decree No. 152 validating Hunting Regulation. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Altai Document type Regulation Date 2005 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Management/conservation Allocation/quota Game Birds Hunting authorization/permit Wildlife products Research Education Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Regional Decree classifies regional hunting grounds as those allotted to legal person for long-term management of wild fauna species in accordance with nominal once-only issued licenses; generally accessible hunting grounds authorized for hunting in accordance with nominal once-only licenses (permits) and hunting grounds prohibited for hunting – protected areas (nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, nature monuments, green areas and natural parks). Hunting of wild fauna species, including birds, shall be authorized for artisanal and sport hunting with the use of wildlife products for personal consumption, and also hunting for scientific research, cultural and economic purposes. Documents certifying the right of citizens to hunt are: (a) hunting card or hunting association membership card with a mark of passing tests according to the Rules of Hunting, hunting safety and the safe handling of hunting firearms, extended in the prescribed manner; (b) one-time personal license for the hunting (capture) of wild fauna species or a special permit issued by the state executive, as well as a voucher or permit issued by a tenant of hunting grounds. The validity of hunting card or hunting association membership card is set from the date of issuance or renewal until March 31 of the following year. The citizen performing hunting is obliged to comply with the rates of hunting (quotas) and the hunting period specified in the nominal once-only license. Full text Russian Website altaj.regnews.org