Regional Law No. 87-ZRH “On hunting and conservation of hunting resources”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Khakassia Document type Legislation Date 2010 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting rights Allocation/quota Game Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples 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 This Regional Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Law regulates relations originating in the sphere of hunting and hunting management. Legal regulation in the sphere of hunting and conservation of hunting resources shall be based upon the following principles: (a) sustainable management of hunting resources (game) and conservation of biological diversity; (b) application of different regimes to management of hunting resources and access to hunting grounds; (c) public participation in decision-making related to hunting resources and natural habitats thereof; (d) consideration of traditional rights of indigenous peoples; (e) use of hunting gear and hunting methods preventing cruelty to wild fauna species; (f) transparency in distribution of hunting permits and hunting grounds; (g) application of hunting quotas; and (h) payment for the use of hunting resources. Full text Russian Website www.regionz.ru