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Hunting is a popular sport and profession in Germany and is performed all over the country. From deer to wild boar and shotguns to falconry, hunting is a widespread activity with strict-but-fair legislation established with respect to the environment and wildlife. There is just over 300,000 Km² of huntable area in the country, with almost 350,000 recorded hunters from a population of almost 90 million. The main authorities overseeing hunting and hunters are:
The DJV (German Hunting Association) represents 84 percent of all hunters in Germany. It groups together 16 regional hunting associations, co-ordinates public relations work and produces a number of publications for hunters and the general public. Hunting LicencesHunting is allowed throughout Germany provided certain conditions are met. Firstly, a hunting licence is required to hunt anywhere in the country. Then a hunting permit is needed for a specific type of hunting or a set period. Although a hunting licence issued outside Germany may sometimes be sufficient to obtain a hunting permit, if this is not the case, the full German licence is needed. Getting a hunting licenceThe national hunting examination as specified under German federal hunting law must be taken and passed to qualify for a hunting licence. The exam includes a written and an oral test as well as a shooting test. The main areas covered are:
Note: Hunting and falconer examinations, organised by the Hunting Authority (Jagdbehörde), are held once a year in Berlin between February and April. Applicants must be over 18 years old and should apply through the Land Office of Criminal Investigation (Landeskriminalamt, LKA).
The completed form must be submitted by hand to the local firearms authority/police representative. Additional documents required are:
On completing the hunting examination successfully, hunting permits can be obtained through the LKA Hunting permitsPermits are only issued on proof of a valid hunting licence and a Civil Liability Insurance for Hunting. A General Hunting Accident Insurance is also recommended. There are several types of hunting permit:
Permitted Methods of HuntingPermission is required to hunt in Germany and the rights to hunting always belong to the landowner. Hunting areas may be privately owned or part of a hunting co-operative (Jagdgenossenschaft) and differ slightly bureaucratically depending on their size and location. Hunting rights may also be leased to a third party. A person must have held a German yearly permit for a minimum of three years before qualifying for a hunting lease. There are two types of hunting:
Hunting methods fall under three categories in Germany:
Gun licencesThere are no calibre restrictions for shooting although 12, 16 and 20 bore shot are the norm. Automatic or semi-automatic weapons with space for more than two cartridges in the magazine are not permitted for hunting in Germany.
Hunting Seasons in GermanyIt is best to ask the landowner which animals are in season when hunting in Germany as they differ from state to state. Hunting in Berlin and BrandenburgThe following table provides seasonal hunting information for Berlin and Brandenburg:
Berlin currently has:
State-owned forests located within these hunting areas fall under the administration of the Federal forestry commission.
Bringing Weapons from AbroadHunters visiting from European Member States may bring up to three hunting firearms and the required ammunition into the country, provided they are recorded in an accompanying European Firearms Pass. Travelling with firearms must also be justified by a hunting invitation, for example. Further Information
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