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