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Regional Decree No. 392 validating the Regulation on artisanal and sport fishing, protection of aquatic biological resources and natural habitats thereof in the regional waterbodies.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Bryansk
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit
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 regulates the issues of protection, reproduction and rational management of aquatic biological resources and ecological state of waterbodies that are natural habitats of aquatic biological resources. It regulates artisanal and sport fishing for personal consumption. State control of the enforcement of this Regional Decree shall be performed by fishing inspection and by the authorized state institution in the sphere of protection, regulation and control of wild fauna species and natural habitats thereof. Artisanal fishing and catch of other aquatic biological resources is authorized by the following fishing gear and methods: (a) fishing rods of all kinds and names; (b) with the use of feeders (the amount of feeders in freshwater waterbodies should not exceed 1 liter, in all other water bodies - no more than 2 liters); (c) spinning, twin spinning, fly fishing; (d) summer and winter lure; (e) balance weights, wobblers and other artificial baits of industrial production; (f) circle hooks; (g) fishing tackle; (h) floating hooks; (i) track without the use of a motorboat; and (j) underwater gun (pistol) while the fisher is under water. The total number of hooks should not exceed 10 pieces per angler. It lists freshwater fishes authorized for artisanal and sport hunting. Authorized total daily catch shall not exceed 5 kg. Artisanal fishing shall be authorized throughout the year, with the exception of the spawning period - from May 5 to June 15 and in the wintering pits - from October 1 to April 30 in order to prevent damage to aquatic biological resources. It also lists freshwater fishes prohibited for hunting and prohibited fishing methods and activities in waterbodies that can damage aquatic biological resources.

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