Hunting License Exam

According to Section 15 of the Federal Hunting Act, the initial issuance of a hunting license is contingent upon the applicant having passed a hunting exam, which consists of a written portion, an oral and practical portion, and a shooting test.

During the exam, the candidate must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of animal species, wildlife biology, wildlife management, hunting operations, wildlife damage prevention, agriculture and forestry, firearms laws, firearm technology, the handling of hunting firearms (including handguns), handling hunting dogs, the handling of harvested game with special consideration of necessary hygiene measures, the assessment of whether game meat is safe for human consumption, particularly with regard to its use as food, and in the laws governing hunting, animal welfare, nature conservation, and landscape management.

Hunting License Exam in the Fulda District 

In Hesse, admission to the hunting exam must be contingent, in particular, on proof of theoretical and practical training. In the Fulda district, the two hunting clubs—the Rhön-Vogelsberg Hunting and Working Dog Association (e.V.) Fulda and Diana Hünfeld (e.V.)—offer such courses for young hunters. You can find more details on the websites of these two hunting clubs (see related links).

At the start of the courses, the instructors will also provide you with information on when to submit applications for admission to the hunting exam to the lower hunting authority at the Fulda District Committee, what fee is required, and what documents must be included with the application.