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The Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture and Self-Sufficiency has prepared a report regarding the scallop fishery in Greenland. The report describes the biological advice, management, and fishery for Greenland halibut in the period 2020–2025. The report on the scallop fishery in Greenland can be found on the Ministry’s website at Naalakkersuisut.gl under publications. Here you […]

Naalakkersuisut is aware of the challenges that have arisen regarding the permission to trawl for cod in coastal waters, particularly in the Nuuk Fjord. Therefore, work has been initiated to adjust the regulation of cod trawling in the relevant executive order on technical regulation of fisheries. The deadline for consultation on the amendments was July

The Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture and Self-Sufficiency hereby announces that salmon fishing will open in the management areas as follows: 1 September: The Northwest management area (north of 64°14’N) opens 1 August: The Nuuk – Paamiut management area (south of 64°14’N) opens 1 August: The Southwest management area (south of 60°45’W) opens 1 August:

The update to the management plan for salmon has been adopted by Naalakkersuisut. The adopted management plan for salmon is valid from 1 August until December 2026. The changes are as follows: The South West management area has been split into two areas – Nuuk-Paamiut and South West. In connection with the division of the

Naalakkersuisut Approves New Executive Order to Facilitate Access to Inshore Fishing On June 15, 2026, Naalakkersuisut approved a new executive order on licenses and quotas, ensuring easier access to the inshore fishery. Particular attention should be drawn to the following changes: Removal of Age Requirement: The age requirement of 18–29 years for an inshore halibut

Naalakkersuisut has approved the Government of Greenland’s new executive order on trophy hunting and sport fishing. The executive order will take effect on July 1, 2026. The previous executive order will consequently no longer be in force. The new executive order provides the legal framework for trophy hunting and sport fishing in Greenland. Regarding trophy

In connection with the Government of Greenland’s new executive orders on the hunting and protection of caribou and muskoxen in 2025, a mandatory catch reporting requirement was introduced. Therefore, 2026 licenses can only be issued to applicants who have submitted a catch report for the previous calendar year. This is in addition to new applicants

The Government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut) has approved a new Executive Order on non-commercial fishing following a public consultation. The order was drafted based on feedback from the consultation process and constitutes a key element in the implementation of the Inatsisartut Act on Fisheries, which was passed on May 16, 2024. The purpose of the new

Reporting Salmon Catches is Crucial Greenland has committed, through international cooperation, to ensuring a solid framework for the management of salmon fisheries. Therefore, it is vital that fishers report their salmon fishing activity—even if no fish were caught (i.e., zero-catch reports). The Department wishes to thank everyone who reported their catches to GFJK. These reports

As we are approaching the high season for many hunting and fishing species, it is appropriate to remind you of the following: Common eider and king eider in Qaanaaq (Zone 1): Common eider and king eider may be hunted in Zone 1 during the period: September 15 – June 15; see the attached map for