Regional Ordinance No. 156-rp “On restrictions on hunting in the regional territory in spring period of 2020.” Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Jewish Autonomous Region Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Birds 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 This Regional Ordinance enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Ordinance, in order to prevent the importation and spread of new coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19, decrees to prohibit in spring period of 2020 artisanal and sport hunting for upland game and waterfowl, except for wild fauna species located in protected areas of federal significance. Full text Russian Website publication.pravo.gov.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