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Regulation No. 1961 concerning shooting for the capture of minke whales.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Hunting/capture Animal welfare
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation is to ensure theoretical and practical training for the killing of minke whales under animal welfare conditions. It applies to the capture of minke whales by Norwegian vessels. The Regulation describes the yearly shooting tests that must be passed to be able to participate in mink whale hunting/capturing.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no