Order No. 31-N of the Minister of Environment determining the List of species authorized for recreational fishing, quantities thereof and fishing periods.

This Order primarily addresses regulations concerning social hunting (sport fishing) of aquatic animals within the national inland water bodies, excluding private property. It operates within the legal framework of the national legislation on hunting and wildlife management, aiming to establish permissible species, quotas, and hunting periods to regulate social hunting activities. The policy emphasizes conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources, aligning with broader environmental and wildlife protection principles explicitly outlined in the legal context. Key measures include the designation of specific aquatic species for social hunting, with detailed quotas, size limits, and designated hunting periods for each species. The document specifies restrictions on recreational fishing, such as prohibitions on certain species during spawning periods and the types of fishing gear permitted. It also sets maximum allowable catch weights per day and defines the permissible size of species for harvest, reflecting a strategic approach to resource management and conservation. Additionally, the document mandates the Ministry of Environment's management of contractual agreements for wildlife use and stipulates the period for natural fish reproduction in Lake Sevan. Implementation involves the Ministry of Environment's Department of Biological Resources organizing contractual processes based on the specified species and quotas, with particular attention to the spawning periods of certain fish in Lake Sevan.