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If you are between 16 and 18 years old and would like to experience falconry accompanied by an experienced falconer, you will need a valid youth falconry license.

Issuing, reissuing and re-issuing

The issue of a youth falconry hunting license is possible for persons between the ages of 16 and 18 and entitles them to go falconry hunting accompanied by an experienced person who has been appointed in writing by their legal guardian. The youth falconry hunting license is specially designed to give young people the opportunity to gain experience in hunting. Party hunts are not permitted with a youth falconry hunting license. Comprehensive regulations and safety precautions apply to ensure safety during the hunt.

The same age requirements and accompanying regulations are required for the re-issue of a youth falconry hunting license as for the initial issue. If the youth falconry hunting license has previously been revoked for reasons of non-compliance with regulations, a reassessment of suitability and reliability must be carried out. If there are any factual changes in the law, the existing permit must be amended.

The reissue of a youth falconry hunting license is based on an assessment of personal qualifications and previous hunting experience. Additional certificates of participation in further education or training courses may have to be obtained before the license is reissued. The competent hunting authority reserves the right to re-examine the fulfillment of all statutory criteria before reissuing the youth falconry hunting license.

Daily and annual hunting license

The youth falconry 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 youth falconry hunting license is valid for 14 consecutive days and can be extended twice during the hunting year.

Amendment

It may be necessary to amend the youth falconry hunting license if the accompanying person changes or additional safety precautions have to be taken. If the legal landscape changes or the conditions for the escort are redefined, the youth hunting license must be updated accordingly. The application for a change should be made in good time to the relevant hunting authority and all necessary forms and accompanying documents must be submitted.

Revocation/withdrawal

A youth falconry hunting license is revoked or withdrawn if the accompanying conditions in accordance with the guidelines are no longer fulfilled or if there are safety concerns. This may also be the case if the young person violates the hunting laws or the insurance is no longer valid. The competent hunting authority checks all relevant documents and reserves the right to take measures to ensure legal compliance.

Entry of a hunting area in the youth falconry hunting license

In the case of a youth falconry hunting license, the entry of the authorized hunting area is required in order to clearly define where accompanied hunting is permitted. This entry ensures that the hunting activities are carried out in accordance with the regulations and in the correct company. The accompanying person must also confirm the area and the other general conditions so that legally secure falconry practice can take place.

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• Application form for the issue of a youth falconry hunting license
• Proof of hunting permission to be accompanied by an experienced person
• Proof of insurance (certified copy)
• Copy of identity card or passport
• Written consent of the legal guardian
• 2 passport photos when first issued
• Declaration of consent for new issue
• Blocking period certificate for reissue

Amendment

• Application for change of the youth falconry license
• Proof of changed accompanying person or accompanying regulation
• Change of personal data or contact details
• Written consent of the legal guardian in the event of changes to the accompanying person

Entry of a hunting area in the youth falconry hunting license

• Application for registration of the hunting area in the youth falconry hunting license
• Confirmation of the legal guardian to hunt on the named area
• Consent of the experienced accompanying person for the use of the specific hunting area
• Copy of the youth falconry hunting license

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• You are between 16 and 18 years old.
• You have an accompanying person with hunting experience and the written consent of your legal guardian.
• You meet all legal requirements without being barred due to previous violations.
• You have successfully passed the written, oral and practical parts of the hunting examination.
• You have passed the additional falconry 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 legal requirements.
• You meet the requirements for the lawful carrying of hunting weapons in Germany.

Change

• You would like to change the accompanying person or accompanying regulation in the youth falconry hunting license.
• You have the written consent of your legal guardian for the change.
• You submit all necessary documents to document the changes.

Revocation/withdrawal

Your youth falconry hunting license will be revoked if:

• The legal guardian's consent expires.
• The accompanying person no longer meets the required safety standards.

Your youth falconry hunting license is revoked if:

• Violations of the youth hunting rules are detected.
• Missing or insufficient accompaniment is detected.

Entry of a hunting area in the youth falconry hunting license

• You have a valid youth falconry hunting license.
• You have the consent of your legal guardian to hunt on the specific area.
• You ensure that you are accompanied by an experienced and authorized hunting guide.
• You meet all legal requirements for registering the area in your youth falconry hunting license.

Issue, new issue and re-issue

• You submit your application online or by post to the competent hunting authority.
• You submit the consent of your legal guardian and the accompanying person
• You submit all the required documents, including your lease agreement - and a copy of your youth falconry hunting license if you are applying for a new license or a reissue
• You prepare and submit your hunting test results including falconry test results.
• Your hunting area is successfully confirmed in the youth falconry hunting license.
• If the accompanying person does not meet the requirements, your application will be refused.

Change

• You submit your application online or by post to the competent hunting authority.
• You submit all the necessary documents, including the current youth falconry hunting license and proof of the planned change.
• You prepare your hunting test results, including falconry test results, and submit them.
• Your amendment application will be reviewed by the hunting authority and the documents submitted will be carefully checked. If the documents are incomplete or incorrect, you will receive a request for correction.
• Your hunting area will be entered in your youth falconry 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 the possession of a youth falconry hunting license are met.
• If violations of legal regulations or a lack of reliability are found, a procedure is initiated to review the juvenile falconry 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 youth falconry hunting license will be revoked or withdrawn and you will receive a legally binding decision.

Entry of a hunting area in the youth falconry hunting license

• You submit an application to the competent hunting authority to register the hunting area in the youth falconry 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 youth falconry hunting license.
• You will receive a notification confirming the entry.
• If there are any legal concerns or missing documents, the registration will be rejected and you will be notified accordingly

You will only receive the falconry 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 falconry 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 exercise it on their own land or must join local hunting associations of landowners, who then usually lease the right to hunt to hunters.

The falconry hunting license must be carried when hunting with falconry

The falconry hunting license is valid throughout Germany.

The hunting levy 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 falconry 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 including the falconry examination

• Objection
  Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification.
• Appeal to the administrative court

Issuing, reissuing and re-issuing

• Allows young people to hunt for food in company with the consent of their legal guardians.
• Re-issue by providing proof that the permit is still valid.
• Re-issue after regular review and confirmation.

Amendment

• Adjustment of the accompanying person or consent of the legal guardian.
• Submission of new permits and documents if required.
• Amendments must meet the requirements of youth law.

Revocation/withdrawal

• Revocation in the event of irregularities in the consent of the legal guardian.
• Withdrawal in the event of non-compliance with the accompanying person requirements.
• Compliance with all youth law requirements is mandatory.

Registration of a hunting area

• Registration of the hunting area requires the consent of the legal guardian.
• Accompanying person must fulfill all youth law requirements for the area.
• Submit all documents to the authorities in good time.