To restrict seabird shooting, the Danish Ornithological Society has recently (1975) submitted a proposal to the Danish Government, of which the following points are relevant:
• The open season for dabbling ducks and geese should begin 15 September except for pintail (Anas strepera), shoveler (A. clypeata), wigeon, and pochard—species which should not be hunted until 1 October;
• the open season for all diving ducks, as well as for coot, should end 31 December;
• the open season for the great cormorant should be restricted to the period between 15 September and 31 October;
• murres, razorbill, great-crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus), and all species of loon should be fully protected;
• it should be prohibited to shoot from motorboats less than 1 km from the shoreline, as well as in certain narrow sounds and fjords;
• it should be prohibited to shoot from shooting-punts less than 100 m from the shoreline;
• it should be prohibited to sell waterfowl and shorebirds shot, except for eider ducks and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos); and
• no shooting should be allowed between sunset and one hour before sunrise.
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