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Order No. 9 on the protection of musk oxen.

Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
This Order applies to the protection of musk ox (ovibus moschatus) in Greenland in adherence to the allocation of TAC for the capture thereof. Hunting activities are limited in certain areas and seasons (details under article 2) and hunting methods allowed include minimum caliber of 6.5 x 55 with full mantel ammunition. Semi- and fully-automatic weapons are prohibited. Anaestetise or capture by keeping musk oxes in fenced areas are forbidden hunting methods. Catch may be used for research purposes.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 15 February 2001.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Hjemmestyrets bekendtgørelse nr. 9 af 8. februar 2001 om beskyttelse af moskusokser.