Regulation No. 242 on management of Management of predatory wild animals.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Wild fauna Research Birds Management/conservation Allocation/quota Ranching/captive breeding Endangered species Seasons Community management Protection of species

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 April 2005.

Abstract

The Purpose of this Regulation is to ensure sustainable management of the hunting of lynx, wolverines, bears, wolves and golden eagles. Management of wildlife should be differentiated by taking into account different interests in different areas and for different predator species. Norway should ensure the breeding of 65 lynx, 39 of wolverines and 15 cubs of bears on a yearly basis. There shall be 3 annual breeding of wolves within the territorial area of breeding wolves in Norway. If over half of the territory lies within the administrative territorial area of breeding wolves, the territory is considered as management area. When part of the territory is located in Sweden, wildlife family groups shall not be included in the target of 3 yearly breeding. The Golden eagle population should be managed so that its stock is maintained at 850-1200 breeding pairs in Norway. A Predator Board shall be established in order to allocate quota for hunting for lynx, wolverine, bear and wolf in order to prevent these predators to damage livestock or domesticated reindeers. This hunting quota is effective from 1 June to 15 February. Authorized quota for hunting lynx, wolverine, bear and wolf is listed under article 10. Hunting activities shall be duly registered. Some catches of these species may be subject to research. The County Department manages permissions to hunt lynx, wolverine, bear and wolf in accordance to the decision of the Directorate for Nature Management.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 100 of 2009 relating to the Management of Biological, Geological and Landscape Diversity (Nature Diversity Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Land-use planning, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Access right, National parks, Marine protected areas, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Genetic resources, Protection forest, Use restrictions, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Directive relative to an experiment with regional boards for predatory wild animals, concerning licence hunting of gluttons and hunting for lynxes (No. 1154 of 1997).

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to the management of bears, glutton, wolves and lynxes (No. 656 of 2000).

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX