Applying for a day hunting license for the first time

If you wish to hunt, you must obtain a day hunting license from the competent authority under certain conditions.

If you hunt in Germany, you will need a hunting license. This is available in different versions. In addition to the annual hunting license, which is valid for up to 3 years, and the youth hunting license, you can also apply for a daily hunting license.

The daily hunting license is suitable for all those who do 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 day hunting license.

• Copy of identity card or passport
• Certificate of the hunting examination
• Current photograph
• Proof of statutory hunting liability insurance (premium invoice is not sufficient)

• You are at least 18 years old when the license is issued.
  • You are at least 16 years old for a youth day hunting license.
• You must be personally reliable.
• You are physically fit.
• You have taken out hunting liability insurance.
• You have passed the hunting examination in Germany.

You must enclose the consent of a legal representative with your application for a youth day hunting license.

Fees also apply if the authority refuses to issue a day hunting license.