Regulation on ban on seal hunting stipulates that seal hunting is not permitted in Icelandic territory (in the sea, rivers and lakes). The Directorate of Fisheries can issue a licence for seal hunting for own use in exceptional circumstances laid down in the regulation.

The application deadline is 15th October 2024.

Applications shall be submitted by a special form to fiskistofa@fiskistofa.is or by a letter to the address: Fiskistofa, Borgum við Norðurslóð 600 Akureyri.