The Decree-Law regulates Hunting Act No. 173/99 and establishes the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform this activity. It consists of 16 chapters and 1 annex divided as follows: General provisions (chap. 1); Conservation of animal species, establishing the restrictions to be applied particularly in order to protect animals during mating seasons (chap. 2); Management of hunting resources, defining authorized hunting areas (chaps. 3 and 4); Right to Non-Hunting areas (chap. 5); Huntin