Wildlife — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Wildlife

This part defines key terms used in the Wildlife Act, including wildlife, harvesting, hunting, residents, non-residents, permits, licences, and land claims agreements.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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This part defines key terms used in the Wildlife Act, including wildlife, harvesting, hunting, residents, non-residents, permits, licences, and land claims agreements. This provision defines key wildlife-law terms and sets rules for wildlife management, hunting licences, identification, and ministerial administration. This part requires hunting licences to be carried, sets conduct rules for harvesting wildlife, and limits hunting, trapping, access, and commercial wildlife activities unless authorized. This part requires permits or licences for several wildlife activities, restricts damaging habitat, and gives ministers and officers powers to manage wildlife and public safety. This provision lets officers inspect places and records, use limited search and seizure powers, and requires people at the site to help and provide information. It also sets warrant rules, arrest powers, and prohibits false statements and obstruction.

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