Hunting Law (No. 4915).

This Law sets forth rules and principles for the following: habitat of game and wild animals; their protection and development; game and wildlife management; establishment and management of hunting grounds; organization and regulation of game, hunting tourism, and production and trading of wild animals. A Central Game Commission and provincial game commissions shall be established to regulate game rules. Wild game specified by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will be included in the protection list by the Central Game Commission. Animals that are included in the protection list cannot be hunted. The Central Game Commission shall have the authority to ban or restrict hunting of certain species. Hunting methods and gear are also defined by the Central Game Commission and the use of poison for hunting purposes shall be prohibited. Private hunting grounds shall be established with the permission of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and may be managed by their owners or tenants. Individuals who want to hunt are obliged to obtain a hunting certificate from the Ministry. Travel agencies that are involved in game tourism shall obtain permission from the Ministry. The Law prescribes sanctions and fines to be paid for illegal activities.