Wildlife Conservation Act, 1977 (Act No. 1 of 1977).

The Public Service Commission may appoint a Director of Wildlife Conservation and Management and such other wildlife officers as may be necessary (sect. 3). The Director shall develop and keep under review plans for the rational management of wildlife in the Gambia (sect. 4). The Minister may issue an Order declaring an area of great natural beauty or of major importance for wildlife resources to be a national park. Such an Order requires approval of the Parliament (sect. 5). The Minister may also declare areas to be national reserves or local sanctuaries. No person shall hunt in national parks or reserves or adjacent areas designated by the Minister (sect. 7). The Minister may regulate matters specified in section 8 in respect of national parks, reserves or local sanctuaries. Part IV of the Act places restrictions on hunting of wild animals throughout the Gambia and provides for licences for hunting. Part V prohibits certain methods of hunting. Part VI restricts the sale of wild animals, meat or trophy. Part VII regulates the importation and exportation of animals and wildlife products. (60 sections divided into 10 Parts completed by 1 Schedule)