Be in the Know: Hunting Season Edition
What is Hunting Season? Hunting Season refers to the months of the year that it is legal to hunt in Trinidad and Tobago. The hunting season in Trinidad and Tobago began on October 1 st , 2021. In order to hunt, one would need to apply for a hunting permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries. According to our legislation, any animal classed as vermin (bats, rats, squirrels, manicou, yellow-tail birds, and green parrots) can be hunted by owners or occupants of privately owned land without a permit, however, hunting in the forest reserves requires a permit/license. Figure 1: showing the opening of hunting season (Texas.gov 2021) What can you hunt and how could you hunt it? The government of Trinidad and Tobago has published a list of game species that can be pursued during the hunting season. This list is categorized into Reptiles (cayman and lizards), Mammals (Agouti, Armadillo/Tattoo, Deer, Lap...