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Forms are available online from the lower hunting authorities

The hunting licence is issued by the lower hunting authority if the applicant fulfils the following conditions:

• Passed hunter's exam. In Germany, the exact regulation of the hunter's examination is the responsibility of the federal states. The hunter's exam concludes with a complex, three-part, state exam.
• Proof of hunting liability insurance (at least €50,000 for property damage and at least €500,000 for personal injury)
• personal reliability in accordance with the Weapons Act (WaffG), which requires, among other things, an impeccable certificate of good conduct
• Minimum age 16 years

The practice of hunting requires a passed hunter's examination, an existing hunting liability insurance and personal and physical aptitude.

Documents to be submitted when applying for a hunting license for young people:

• Proof of passing the hunter's exam
• Identity card
• Hunting liability insurance policy
• two passport photos with the initial application
• If necessary, additional demand from the lower hunting authority

Administration fee: 10.00 - 80.00 EUR per hunting year depending on the type and duration of the hunting license

Hunting fee: 5.00 - 25.00 EUR depending on the type of hunting license

Written application for the issuance of a youth hunting licence at the lower hunting authority where the hunter has his or her main residence.

Issue possible at the earliest from the date of application in the current hunting year. Apply in good time before the expiry of the existing hunting license. Duration regularly from the beginning of the hunting year 01/04 of the year to 31/03 of the following year or one or two years later.

Lower Hunting Authority

• § 16 in conjunction with § 15 of the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG)
• Subheading 6.2 Ordinance on the levying of administrative fees in the fields of agriculture, forestry and hunting (RFees)
• § 2 Ordinance on the Implementation of the Hunting Act for the State of Brandenburg (BbgJagdDV)

In justified individual cases, the lower hunting authority may request the submission of an official or specialist medical opinion on mental and physical fitness in accordance with Section 17 (6) of the Federal Hunting Act.

Hunting licences are also available for falconers and foreign citizens.

Procedures for the issuance of youth hunting licences sometimes require further documents, which are requested by the lower hunting authority from the applicant in individual cases.

Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Protection (MLUK) of the State of Brandenburg