The NJFF organization, structure and role in wildlife management in Norway

The Norwegian Association of Hunters and Anglers Guro Thane Lange Organization Department NJFF

The role of NJFF in Wildlife Management 1. History 2. Today – the structure of NJFF 3. NJFF - the organization and the environment

History • Founded i 1871 • Main goals: - a new Law of Hunting - get rid of predators • Conflict with farmers and the countryside people

History • A new generation • The Law of Hunting of1899: NJFF played an active part

Today - guidelines - secure and maintain viable game and fish stocks in order to ensure future hunting and fishing opportunities.

- ensure that all motivated hunters and anglers can gain access at a reasonable price.

- promote hunting and fishing as legitimate forms of harvesting natural resources now and in the future.

Today - facts • The only nationwide interest organization for hunters and anglers in Norway • 120.000 members • 570 local hunting and fishing clubs in 19 county organizations

Today - facts • Headquarters located in Hvalstad, 20 km southwest of Oslo • Staff of over 40 employees • Each county organization has at least one full-time employee

118.000 members 578 local clubs og 19 County Organizations

CONGRESS (every 3.year) 150 delegates

REPRESENTATIVES (every year) Leaders of The County Organizations + The Association Board

The Association Board 10 members elected by The Congress

General – secretary

Wildlife Department

Organization Department

Information Department

Education Department

Center for Education “Jakt- og Fiskesenteret”

Members Magazine «Jakt & Fiske»

ITDepartment

Administration Department

NJFF and the Wildlife Management • Ongoing dialog with the Departments and the Parliament • Managing the «Hunters Exam» • Science of Wildlife, the base of our work • “Give and take” – relationship with the government

The organization and the environment • Being aware of the chancing environmental conditions - Norms of governmental management - Social and cultural norms • Knowledge and awareness of the Icelandic conditions