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Wildlife Act (RSA 2000, c. W-10).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Institution Protected area Hunting authorization/permit International trade Internal trade Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

An Act to make provision with respect to wildlife in Alberta and to regulate hunting and the commerce in and possession of wild animals. "Wildlife" means big game, birds of prey, fur-bearing animals, migratory game birds, non-game animals, non-licence animals and upland game birds, and includes any hybrid offspring resulting from the crossing of two wildlife animals. The Act does not apply to fish.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife Regulation (Alta Reg. 143/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2020)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Non-governmental entity, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX