Convention on the Game Hunting Formalities Applicable to Tourists Entering Countries in the Conseil de l'Entente

Convention sur les formalités de chasse applicables aux touristes entrant dans les pays du Conseil de l'Entente

Konvention über die Jagdformalitäten für Touristen beim Grenzeintritt in Mitgliedsländer des Conseil de l'Entente

Objectives: To harmonise the game-hunting formalities applicable to tourists. Summary of provisions: The term 'game-hunting' is defined in article 1 of the Convention. A tourist hunting licence delivery system is established under Title II. Fees are to be paid for animals killed, of which a list is fixed by each Contracting Party. Title IV establishes an export authorisation mechanism for trophies and skins, and Parties undertake to penalize non-compliance with these arrangements (art. 13). Game-hunting guns are also submitted to prior authorisation (title V), and hunting guides are to meet the criteria and qualifications set out in Title VI. Institution mechanisms: Nil.