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Wildlife Act, 1998 (S.S. 1998, c. W-13.12).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the protection of wildlife and wild species at risk.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Protection of habitats Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Seasons Wild fauna Wild flora Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 6 March 2000, except for s.87 which is effective on 1 April 1999.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of wildlife and wild species at risk. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein such as, for example, “camp”, “certificate”, “exotic wildlife”, “fur animal”, “habitat”, “hunting”, “licence”, “open season”, “licence”, “wildlife”, “wild species”, “wild species at risk”, etc. Section 48 establishes that the Minister determines: a) whether or not a wild species is to be classified as extirpated, endangered, threatened or vulnerable; b) whether or not a wild species at risk is to be reclassified or is to be deleted from the list; c) whether or not a wild species is to be added to the list. The Act consists of 91 sections divided into 9 Parts as follows: Short title and interpretation (I); Administration (II); Licences (III); Hunting, trapping and taking (IV); Protection of wild species at risk (V); Enforcement (VI); Offences and penalties (VII); General provisions (VIII); Repeal, transitional, consequential and coming into force (IX).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fur Seasons Regulations, 1984 (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 28).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2001)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Regulations, 1981 (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2016)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Ex-situ conservation, Hunting rights, Indigenous peoples, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Management Zones and Special Areas Boundaries Regulations, 1990 (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 45).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Open Seasons Game Regulations, 2004 (R.R.S. c. W-13.12 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2012)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Seasons, Birds, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Captive Wildlife Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 13).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2008)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, International trade, Ranching/captive breeding, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Species at Risk Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-13.11 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1999

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife-Landowner Assistance Regulations, 1991 (R.R.S. c. W-13.1 Reg. 48).

Legislation | Canada | 1991

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Open Seasons Game Regulations, 2009 (R.R.S. c. W-13.12 Reg. 3).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2016)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Seasons, Birds, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fur Animals Open Seasons Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-13.12 Reg. 4).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Seasons, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act (S.S. 2010, c. H-16).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples, Hunting/capture, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX