Title of the project
Wildlife protectors in Tirol
Description
To reduce wildlife crime by legally making the employment of a professional hunter or gamekeeper mandatory.
The person entitled to hunt is required to appoint a gamekeeper or professional hunter. This gamekeeper is legally allowed to search individuals and vehicles for evidense of wildlife crimes, to arrest persons committing wildlife crimes and to kill domestic dogs and cats that pose threats to wildlife.
The person entitled to hunt is required to appoint a gamekeeper or professional hunter.
Location
| Country | Austria |
| Level | Regional |
| Region | This project is known to exist in the states of Tirol and Vienna but may be widespread throughout Austria |
Starting date
2004
Habitat Types
Forest/Woodland, Mountains
Protection status of the areas
Hunting reserve
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Not applicable |
| Species Type | Not applicable |
Conservation action(s)
Enforcement (e.g. of hunting legislation, codes of conduct)
Partners
| Leading partners | The Tyrolean government (https://www.tirol.gv.at/en/) |
Weblinks
http://www.tjv.at/service/jagdschutz/