Regulation No. 33 on the protection and capture of wolves.

The present regulation of the Government of Greenland estsablishes rules on the protection and capture of Arctic wolves (Canis lupus arctos). It establishes that wolves are generally protected but may be hunted year-round in Qaanaaq and Ittoqqortoormiit by licensed hunters under a quota system set by the government. The quotas consider ecological balance, traditional knowledge, scientific advice, and international agreements. Hunting methods are strictly regulated: only rifles of at least .222 caliber may be used, while poison, traps, self-shooting devices, and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Injured wolves must be euthanized swiftly and reported, and dead wolves found must also be reported. Municipalities can issue local rules, and hunters must submit catch reports and samples. Wolves may not be kept in captivity, imported, or exported, and special permits are required for marking or scientific purposes. Violations can result in fines, confiscation of equipment, and prosecution under Greenland’s criminal law.