Regional Decree No. 168/10 “On introduction of hunting restrictions on the regional territory in the spring period of 2020”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Moscow Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Protected area Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Game 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 Entry into force notes 20200407 This Regional Decree enters into force on the date of signature. Abstract Regional Government, with a view of prevention of the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), decrees to introduce a ban on artisanal and sport hunting for all types of hunting resources in the regional hunting grounds, except for wild fauna species located on the territory of protected areas of federal significance. Full text Russian Website docs.cntd.ru References - Legislation Implements Federal Law No. 209-FZ “On hunting and conservation of hunting resources.” Legislation | Russian Federation | 2009 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Traditional rights/customary rights, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Classification/declassification, Contract/agreement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995). Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX