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Wildlife Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection, management and conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Policy/planning Total allowable catch Special fund Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Protection of habitats Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to: a) develop and implement policies and programs for wildlife designed to maintain diversity of species at levels of abundance to meet management objectives; b) integrate appropriate protective measures into policies for use on Crown lands and in guidelines for forest management and other programs on privately owned land to ensure adequate habitat for established populations of wildlife; recognize that angling, hunting and trapping are valued and safe parts of the heritage of the Province and that the continuing opportunity to participate in those activities will be maintained in accordance with this Act and related regulations; c) provide for the regulation of hunting and fishing and the possession and sale of wildlife; and d) provide for the continuing renewal of the resource while managing for its optimum recreational and economic uses. According to section 4, the property in all wildlife situated within the Province, while in a state of nature, is hereby declared to be vested in Her Majesty in right of the Province and no person shall acquire any right or property therein otherwise than in accordance with this Act and the regulations. It is also established an Habitat Conservation Fund for the purpose of funding programs for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitats. The Act consists of 99 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 29/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bear Harvesting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 60/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2011)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Deer Hunting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 59/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2011)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Registration, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations (N.S. Reg. 1/91).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2011)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Institution, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Quarantine, Ranching/captive breeding, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Wildlife Regulations (N.S. Reg. 205/87).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2011)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Seasons, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Ranching/captive breeding, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Keeping of live animals, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fur Harvesting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 165/87)

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Game Farming Regulations (N.S. Reg. 147/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Wild fauna, Ranching/captive breeding, Transport/storage, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Provincial Parks Regulations (N.S. Reg. 69/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2007)

Keyword: Timber, Recreational forest, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Moose Hunting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 90/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2012)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Small Game Hunting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 166/87).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX