Decree No. 117 of 1991 to provide rules for the hunting of seals in the West Arctic Sea and the East Arctic Sea.

This Decree outlines criteria relative to hunters, hunting gear, killing of animals, prohibits certain hunting methods and hunting for certain categories of seals. Persons participating in hunting for seals shall have attended in a course and pass an exam organized by the Fisheries Director (sect. 2). Section 3 specifies criteria regarding weapons and ammunition, whereas section 4 regulates the use of hooks. Section 6 prohibits the hunting of seals other than Greenland seal and hooded seal, and prohibits the hunting of females giving birth, and seals in freshwater. Sections 9-11 regulate methods of hunting. Section 12 exempts acting in certain emergency situations from rules of the present Decree. The master of the vessel shall be responsible for observation of rules by the crew (sect. 13). Infringements shall be punished in accordance with section 53 of the Marine Fisheries Act of 1983 (sect. 14). (15 sections)