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Review of the species and seasons for legal hunting under Schedule III, section 68 of the Wildlife Conservation Act, 1977.

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

This Notice establishes the dates for the beginning and the end of the legal shooting season for various species of game birds and fixes bag limits per day and the total bags in each season for each of such species. Species not present in the list appear to be declining in population and are locally rare or absent. These species are removed from the Schedule until adequate assessment is made of their status and distribution.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation Act, 1977 (Act No. 1 of 1977).

Legislation | Gambia | 1977

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International trade, Protected area, National parks, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX