The Governor decrees to consider hunting grounds land and forest areas, as well as waterbodies that serve as habitats for wild animals and birds, which can be used for hunting. Hunting shall require payment of hunting fees. The right of hunting shall be granted to all citizens of Russia: (a) with hunting firearms - those who have reached 18 years of age, have a hunting ticket or a hunting membership card, who have passed a special examination on hunting rules, hunting safety, handling of hunting firearms, and having permission for keeping and carrying hunting firearms; (b) with other permitted hunting gear, as well as with hunting dogs and birds of prey - 14 years of age and having passed a special examination on the rules of hunting and hunting safety. To obtain the right to hunt, citizens of the Russian Federation previously referred to each year must pay a state hunting permit fee and a fee for the use of wild fauna species in the prescribed manner. Hunters belonging to the indigenous peoples, enjoy the right of hunting without hunting firearms, regardless of age. These persons are exempt from paying state hunting permit fees in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation. The hunter must have hunting permit or membership hunting ticket, other necessary documents for the right to hunt and present them on request of hunting inspectors. The period of validity of the hunting permit and hunting membership card is established from the date of issue or renewal until March 31 of the following year. The hunter is obliged to comply with the established rates of game and the hunting periods specified in the permit (license). Hunter must return hunting permits (licenses) at the place of issue, making a note about the results of the hunt.
Russian Federation · 1996-07-18