Wildlife and Hunting Act (WJG). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Basel-Stadt Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Protected area Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Law is designed to achieve several objectives, including the protection of migratory mammals and bird species, the safeguarding of their habitats, the establishment of sustainable hunting practices, the conservation of robust wildlife populations, and the consideration of nature conservation, forestry, and agricultural interests in the context of climate-related changes. Furthermore, it provides details on the creation of a hunting organization and defines the species and habitats that are protected. Part 4 of the Law outlines regulations pertaining to hunting, including the issuance of hunting permits, and rules for hunting activities. The text further outlines for wildlife damage compensation, legal recourse, and violations. The text consists of 42 Articles. Full text German Website www.gesetzessammlung.bs.ch