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If you want to hunt, you need a valid hunting license from the competent hunting authority.

Issue, new issue and re-issue

You must meet various requirements in order to obtain a hunting license. These include successfully passing a hunting examination, which includes sufficient knowledge of animal species and hunting practice. Proof of hunting liability insurance is also required. The hunting license entitles you to hunt throughout Germany and is subject tocertain regulations regarding age and reliability.

When a new hunting license is issued, for example after expiry, the same conditions must be met as for the initial application. If your hunting license was previously revoked, a reassessment of your reliability is mandatory. After a blocking period, which is determined by the competent authority, you can submit an application for reissue.

It may be necessary to reissue a hunting license if there are changes to your hunting authorization. You may have to provide evidence of additional examinations or further training, especially if your hunting license has been withdrawn or denied for a longer period of time. Your reliability and compliance with all legal requirements will be checked again by the competent hunting authority before the hunting license is issued again.

Daily and annual hunting license

The hunting license is limited in time and can be applied for daily or annual periods, depending on individual hunting needs and residence regulations. The daily hunting license is valid for 14 consecutive days and can be extended twice during the hunting year.

Amendment

Changes to the hunting license may become necessary if the holder's personal information changes, such as name or address, or if legal requirements are adapted. Such changes must be applied for at the competent hunting authority. Proof of the new situation and the relevant documents are essential in order to make the changes legally effective. In some cases, additional training or proof of valid hunting liability insurance may also be required.

Revocation/withdrawal

A hunting license can be revoked or withdrawn if the holder no longer meets the legal requirements, for example if they are not reliable or have insufficient insurance cover. Such measures are taken by the competent hunting authority if facts become known that justify the unreliability or danger of hunting. In some cases, a suspension period may also be set for the reissue of the hunting license in order to dispel safety-related concerns.

Entry of a hunting area in the hunting license

A hunting area is entered in the hunting license to ensure that the authorized area for hunting is correct and legally secured. The holder must declare the entire hunting area on which he or she is entitled to hunt to the competent hunting authority. The exact process of registration includes the submission of proof of tenancy and possibly the consent of other persons authorized to hunt. Registration provides a clear legal basis for hunting and prevents any legal disputes.

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• Application form for the issue of a hunting license
• Proof that you have passed the hunting examination (certified copy)
• Hunting liability insurance (certified copy); unless you are insured through the collective liability insurance of the Saarland Hunters' Association
• Identity card or passport (copy)
• Proof of special shooting skills must be requested from the hunting management for participation in driven hunts.
• This must be presented:Driven hunt pin of the Saarland Hunters' Association,orea comparable certificate from a hunting association or a recognized hunting school in Saarland or another federal state.
• 2 passport photos on first issue
• Declaration of consent for new issue
• Blocking period certificate for re-issue

Amendment

• Application to change the hunting license
• Documents for change of personal data (e.g. name, address)
• Updated proof of insurance, if applicable
• Proof of changed tenancy or hunting area

Entry of a hunting area in the hunting license

• Application for registration of the hunting area in the hunting license
• Copy of the current lease agreement for the area in question
• Letter of consent or confirmation from other persons authorized to hunt, if required
• Copy of the valid hunting license

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You have successfully passed the written, oral and practical parts of the hunting examination.
• You have valid hunting liability insurance.
• You fulfill all legal requirements, including reliability.
• You ensure that the transportation of your hunting weapons complies with the legal requirements.
• You meet the requirements for the lawful carrying of hunting weapons in Germany.

Change

• An update of your personal information is required.
• You submit all necessary documents to document the changes.

Revocation/withdrawal

Your hunting license will be revoked if:

• Your hunting liability insurance is no longer valid.
• There is a legal violation that calls your reliability into question.
• Your hunting license information is not correct or up-to-date.

Your hunting license will be revoked if:

• There are serious violations of hunting regulations.
• There are officially confirmed concerns regarding your reliability.
• Misconduct is detected in the course of hunting

Entry of a hunting area in the hunting license

• You have a valid hunting license.
• You have a current hunting lease that documents the use of the intended hunting area.
• You meet all legal requirements for entering the hunting area in your hunting license.
• You submit the required proof of use of the hunting area to the competent hunting authority.

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• You submit your application online or by post to the relevant hunting authority.
• You submit all the necessary documents, including your lease agreement - and a copy of your hunting license in the case of a new issue or reissue
• You prepare and submit your hunting test results.

Your application is checked by the hunting authority and your documents and legal requirements are

• carefully checked. If documents are missing or incomplete, the authority will request that they be submitted subsequently.
• Your hunting area will be entered in your hunting license by the competent hunting authority
• You will receive the notification confirming your authorization to hunt.
• If there are legal concerns, your application will not be approved.

Amendment

• You submit your application online or by post to the competent hunting authority.
• You submit all the necessary documents, including your current hunting license and proof of the planned change.
• You prepare your hunting test results and submit them.
• Your change application is reviewed by the hunting authority and the documents submitted are carefully checked. If the documents are incomplete or incorrect, you will receive a request for correction.
• Your hunting area will be entered in your hunting license by the competent hunting authority
• The changes will be entered after a successful check.
• If there are legal concerns, the changes will be refused.

Revocation/withdrawal

• The competent hunting authority continuously checks whether all conditions for holding a hunting license are met.
• If violations of legal regulations or a lack of reliability are found, a procedure is initiated to review the hunting license.
• You will receive official notification of the reason and the legal grounds for the revocation or withdrawal.
• You will be given the opportunity to comment on the allegations or submit missing documents within a certain period of time.
• If there are sufficient grounds, your hunting license will be revoked or withdrawn and you will receive a legally binding decision.

Entry of a hunting area in the hunting license

• You submit an application to the competent hunting authority to register the hunting area in the hunting license.
• You submit all the necessary documents, including the hunting lease and any declarations of consent from other parties involved.
• The hunting authority checks the legal validity and completeness of the documents submitted.
• If the check is successful, the hunting area will be officially entered in your hunting license.
• You will receive a notification confirming the registration.
• If there are any legal concerns or missing documents, the registration will be rejected and you will be notified accordingly.

Notes

You will only receive the hunting license for the period for which you have taken out the insurance. The insurance company can also send the proof directly to the competent authority electronically.

The hunting license alone does not entitle you to actually hunt. In Germany, the right to hunt belongs to landowners, who (if they own sufficient land and hold a valid hunting license) may hunt on their own land or must join local hunting associations of landowners, who then usually lease the right to hunt to hunters.

The hunting license must be carried when hunting

Proof of special shooting skills must be requested from the hunting management for participation in driven hunts

The hunting license is valid throughout Germany.

The hunting tax is earmarked for:

• Measures for the conservation and improvement of wildlife habitats
• wildlife biology research projects, studies of game habitats (biotopes) and game management
• Measures and facilities for the further training of hunters
• Measures to improve animal welfare in hunting, in particular the promotion of tracking with dogs and the training of dogs for hunting
• Measures for the prevention and control of diseases of game that are transmissible to humans or animals kept in the care of humans

Special features

Before issuing a hunting license for the first time, the competent hunting authority must obtain an extract from the Federal Central Register, which can take up to 4 weeks. Therefore, please contact your hunting authority during the current or after passing the hunting examination

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• Issued upon successful hunter examination and insurance.
• Re-issue if required after expiry, submit documents in good time.
• Re-issue after blocking period with comprehensive examination of the requirements.

Changes

• Changes to personal data or hunting areas in the hunting license.
• Submit lease amendments and official permits.
• Submit updated data to the hunting authority in good time.

Revocation/withdrawal

• Your hunting license can be revoked if you are not reliable or your insurance is invalid.
• Withdrawal is possible in the event of unlawful actions or false information.
• Make sure that all conditions for possession are met.

Registration of a hunting area

• Apply for the registration of your hunting ground with a valid lease agreement.
• Submit the necessary approvals and documents to the hunting authority.
• Ensure that all legal requirements are met.