Application for a One-Day Hunting License
Service description
If you hunt in Germany, you need a hunting license. There are different types of hunting licenses available. In addition to the annual hunting license, which is valid for up to 3 years, and the youth hunting license, you can apply for a one-day hunting license.
Notes
The one-day hunting permit is suitable for anyone who does not wish to hunt regularly. It is valid for 14 consecutive days within a hunting year.
The authority responsible for your place of residence issues the one-day hunting permit.Procedure
To apply for a one-day hunting permit, submit the completed form (see "Applications/Forms" below). Please check to see what other documents you may need to provide.
Provided that all requirements are met, you will be issued a one-day hunting permit. You will receive this along with the fee notice from the hunting authority.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age:
18 years - Reliability
- Personal Suitability
- Valid hunting liability insurance
- passed the hunting exam
- Minimum age:
What documents are required?
- Motion
- Photograph (for first-time issuance only)
: The photograph must be a recent one. It must be at least 45 millimeters by 35 millimeters in portrait orientation, with no border. The photograph must show the face with a minimum width of 20 millimeters and clearly identify the applicant. The background must be lighter than the face. - Copy of your ID card
(front and back) - Proof of valid
hunting liability insurance Note: (at least 500,000 euros for bodily injury and 50,000 euros for property damage); the validity period of the certificate must fully cover the desired validity period of the hunting license. The premium invoice is not sufficient. - Original certificate of passing the hunting exam (only for first-time issuance)
Unless original documents (passport photo, exam certificate) are required, you should preferably submit the documents by email.- Motion
What fees apply?
Fees are charged by the hunting authority for applying for a one-day hunting permit.
Note on Discounts: For members of state, municipal, and private forestry services who have completed the required training and are working in this profession; for individuals currently enrolled in the designated training program; for qualified individuals (hunting consultants and experts), as well as for certified game wardens, the fee is reduced by 50 percent.
The fees for hunting-related matters can be found in No. 41 of the Appendix to the Administrative Cost Regulations for the Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection, dated December 8, 2009.
Applications / Forms