Dominica Temporarily Lifts Ban On Hunting Of Wildlife

The Government of Dominica has approved the temporary lifting of the ban on hunting wildlife for 60 days.

In a statement, the Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation and Kalinago Upliftment said that the ban is lifted from October 1st 2021 to November 30th, 2021.

During the given period, licensed hunters may hunt Crabs, (all members of the Gercarcinidae family) Agouti and Manicou (Opossum) only.

Hunting licenses may be purchased at the office of the Forestry & Wildlife Division on the Windsor Park link road, and at the Sub-Treasuries in Portsmouth and Marigot.

In addition, the Government is also allowing the sale and possible limited export of wildlife or parts thereof from November 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021.