Law on protection of hunting, game and birds (Hunting Law). Pays/Territoire Suisse Sous-division territoriale Obwalden Type du document Législation Date 1973 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Chasse/capture Autorisation/permis de chasse Droit pour l'autorisation/permis de chasse Droits de chasse Faune sauvage Institution Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Oiseaux Gibier Espèces menacées Protection des espèces Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Ouest Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 August 1973. Résumé The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of hunting, game and birds. Within the framework of the basic federal legislation the Canton is entitled to regulate issues concerning hunting and protected animals. Hunting activities in the Canton shall need a hunting permit. Furthermore, the Canton shall organize and control the hunting sector with a view to ensure an efficient hunting police and hunting guards, ensure the good health of game, ensure procreation of endangered animal species, conserve and improve the living space of free living animals, to limit the size of game to a reasonable number with a view to protect agriculture and forestry and property from damage inflicted by hunting and animals. A Hunting Commission shall be established with the task of advising the competent Office in all matters concerning hunting, including protection of game and birds. The text consists of 9 articles. Texte intégral Allemand Site web www.ow.ch Références - Législation Implementé par Implementing Regulations on hunting activities 2012. Législation | Suisse | 2016 Mot clé: Chasse/capture, Inspection, Gibier, Droits de chasse, Subvention/incitation, Périodes Source: FAO, FAOLEX