Traditional Hunting
WHS inscribed on natural criteria where local inhabitants are allowed to hunt and kill significant protected species as part of their "way of life"
Connected Sites
Site | Rationale | Link |
Aasivissuit - Nipisat | ||
Banc d'Arguin | fishing techniques involving collaboration with wild dolphines practiced by the Amrig | |
Dja Faunal Reserve | "A population of pygmies live within the reserve in small sporadic encampments, and are free to hunt within the reserve using traditional methods." (AB) | |
Gunung Mulu | "Local Penans retain traditional hunting rights within the park." (AB ev) | |
Ilulissat Icefjord | Narwal, Musk Ox, Seals, birds etc. (No motorised support allowed) | |
Kaeng Krachan Forest | Karen Communities is permitted to reasonable hunt in NP | |
Lena Pillars | Sable hunting "Members of ancestral farms annually bag 600-800 sable skins". (nom file) | |
Ngorongoro | Ritual lion hunting (Ala-mayo) was banned in the 1970s but Masai are allowed to kill lions in retaliation against wildlife attacks | |
Ogasawara Islands | "A licensed fishery is operated for the traditional capture of green turtles" (nom file p99) | |
Olympic National Park | Whaling | |
Pimachiowin Aki | Traditional use by Anishinaabeg, including sustainable fishing, hunting and trapping, is also an integral part of the boreal ecosystems in Pimachiowin Aki. | |
Sangha Trinational | Baka indigenous people have the right to extract natural resources within Lobéké NP (IUCN Outlook 2020) | |
Shirakami-Sanchi | Bear Hunting by "Matagi" |
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