Foreigner falconer hunting licence - apply for an annual hunting licence for the first time

You can submit the application in writing or, if available, online.

If you submit the application in writing, fill it out and submit it by post or in person to the competent authority.

The application and the evidence to be provided will be checked for completeness and correctness.

If you meet all the requirements, you will be issued a foreigner falconer hunting license.

The lower hunting authority in whose area of responsibility you would like to carry out pickling hunting.

The responsibility is incumbent on the lower hunting authority.

• at least 18 years old at the time of issuance
• Main residence not in Germany
• personal reliability
• Physical aptitude
• Hunting liability insurance
• passed falconer's exam

• Identity card
• Hunting license of the home country
• Falconry hunting license of the home country
• if applicable, certificate of the hunter's examination with any additional documents
• if applicable, certificate of the falconer's examination with any additional documents
• current photograph
• Proof of statutory hunting liability insurance

The annual hunting licence is valid for a maximum of three consecutive hunting years. The hunting year begins on 01/04 and ends on 31/03.

Section 15 (1) - (3) and (5) (7) of the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG)

• Section 15 (1) - (3) and (5) (7) of the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG)
• Section 20 (1) of the State Hunting Act (LJG)

Contradiction

Written form required: yes

Informal application possible: no

Personal appearance required: no

Online services available: yes

26.11.2022