Forest Department reminds that hunting of game species remain closed

Posted: Friday, February 17, 2023. 3:49 pm CST.

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, the Belize Forest Department within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management reminds, especially for the approaching La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge and Easter Celebrations, that the hunting season for the following species are closed.

Hunting and selling of these species is not allowed during this time:

Gibnut- December 1 to May 31

Iguana- February 1 to June 30

Armadillo- February 1 to June 30

Game birds- February 1 to July 15

The Forest Department further reminds that as per the Wildlife Protection Act (CAP 220), a Hunter’s License is needed to hunt, and a Dealer’s License is needed to buy or sell game species outside of their respective closed seasons.

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