Regional Decree No. 17/2000/A creating 10 hunting areas within the Island of São Miguel and protecting quail species. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 148/2000 (I-B), 29 June 2000, pp. 2804-2811 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Zoning Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Decree enters into force after 5 days from publication. Abstract This Regional Decree creates 10 hunting areas within the Island of São Miguel and protects quail species. It consists of 3 articles and 1 annex establishing authorized hunting areas within the aforesaid island and prohibiting all activity which may disturb or injure quail species health. Annex specifies geographical limits of these areas. Full text Portuguese