For the people

How countries balance wildlife conservation and traditional hunting rights

CANADA

Under Canada's Indian Act, 1876, and other laws, communities of part or full indigenous descent, such as First Nations, Metis and Inuit, are allowed to hunt for food in their own territory

UNITED STATES

Tribal members can hunt and fish on lands managed by Native American tribes, but hunting on other lands is subject to regulatory measures which may be put forth by the states

BRAZIL

Though hunting has been an illegal activity since 1967, the 1988 Brazilian Constitution recognises indigenous peoples' right to pursue their traditional ways of life, including hunting for subsistence

AUSTRALIA

Aboriginal people are not subject to conservation restrictions so long as they engage in hunting only for food, ceremonial or religious purposes. But restrictions may be put in place to protect wildlife

NEW ZEALAND

The Treaty of Waitangi, 1840, has guaranteed the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, "undisturbed possession" of fisheries until they choose to dispose them of to the British Crown