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Hunting examination - Apply for admission to the examination to obtain a hunting license


If you want to hunt in Germany, you need a hunting license in your name. In order to apply for this for the first time, you must have passed a hunting test beforehand. In order to take this test, you must apply for a license.

The hunting test consists of a written and an oral-practical part as well as a shooting test.

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

If you submit the application in writing, complete it 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 and if all conditions are met, you will be admitted to the hunter examination.

Responsibility lies with the lower hunting authorities.

Requirements for admission to the hunter examination:

The candidate must

  • be at least fifteen years and six months old on the day before the hunter's examination begins,
  • have the physical aptitude required to take the hunting examination and

have taken out sufficient liability insurance for the use of weapons.

Administration Fee: 350,00 EUR
Payment in advance: No

Written form required: yes

Informal application possible: no

Personal appearance necessary: no

Online services available: yes

Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection

17.08.2023

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Responsible authorities


Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Sicherheit und Ordnung
Address: Ordeniederung 1 , 49716 Meppen
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Postal address: Post Office Box 15 62 , 49705 Meppen
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Telephone: 05931 44-0
Fax: 05931 44-3621
Transport Connection:
Station Haltestelle Kreishaus
Bus: 993
Building Access
elevator available, wheelchair-accessible

Contact

Henriette Schnieders
Telephone: 05931 44-1473
Room:
F 473
responsible for:

Source: Serviceportal Niedersachsen (Portalverbund des Bundes und der Länder)