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Hobbies and Leisure

People can have very different ideas of what constitutes leisure and a fulfilling private life. Many people enjoy festivals and events, others enjoy spending time with animals, and there are endless other options.

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There are 57 services for Hobbies and Leisure

Animal enclosure display

The construction, expansion, significant modification and operation of animal enclosures must be notified. No need to report Animal enclosures that do not exceed a floor...
Animal vaccines: export certification

For the export of veterinary vaccines (finished medicinal products), WHO certificates of type 1 (product certificate) and/or type 2 (declaration of approval status for a...
Apply for a falconer's hunting licence for the first time

If you want to hunt with griffins or falcons, you must carry a falconer's hunting license in your name. To do this, you can apply for a day hunting license under certain...
Apply for a falconer's hunting licence for the first time

If you want to hunt with griffins or falcons, you must carry a falconer's hunting license in your name. For this purpose, you can apply for an annual hunting license under...
Apply for a mudflat driver's permit for the first time

If you would like to carry out guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony, you need a permit.
Apply for permission to acquire and possess weapons (weapon possession card [WBK]) as shooting sports clubs

If you want to acquire and own weapons and/or ammunition as a shooting sports club, you must apply for a permit from the responsible weapons authority.
Apply for permission to acquire and possess weapons (yellow weapon possession card [WBK]) as an individual sport shooter

If you want to acquire and own weapons and/or ammunition as a sport shooter, you must apply for a permit from the competent weapons authority.
Authorisation to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition Granted to purchasers as a result of an inheritance

If you want to acquire and own weapons and/or ammunition as an heir, you must apply for a permit from the competent weapons authority.
Discovery of archaeological remains

The discovery of archaeologically significant objects must be reported. From time to time, antique coins, ceramic shards, flint chips, historical metal remnants, etc. could be...
Dog ownership

Dog ownership refers to the breeding, training, care, nutrition of dogs and the general coexistence with them as pets.
Dog ownership deregistration

The keeping of a dog is to be deregistered in the case of: Abandonment of dog ownership Submission of the dog Death of the dog Loss of the dog Departure of the dog...
Dog ownership examination expertise of the owner

From 1 July 2013, dog owners must have proof of competence (dog licence). The proficiency test can be taken at the competent authority. Anyone who has demonstrably kept a dog...
Dog ownership registration

Every dog owner is obliged to register his dog. The obligation to report is regulated in detail in the respective municipal statutes. This provides for an obligation to...
Dog Register

Since 01.07.2013 every dog older than 6 months must be registered in the central dog register of Lower Saxony. In the central register, the information of the dog owners about...
Dog register change due to relocation

The change of address of the owner must be communicated to the competent authority during dog ownership. This can be done online or by filling out a form.
Dog register deregistration due to abandonment of dog ownership

The task of keeping the dog must be communicated to the competent authority. This can be done online or via a form.
Dog register deregistration due to death of the dog

If a dog registered with the dog register dies, this must be reported to the competent authority. You can unsubscribe online or using the form.
Dog register deregistration due to loss of the dog

In the event of the loss of a dog registered in the dog register, this must be reported to the competent authority. This can be done online or via a form.
Dog Register Registration

Registration can be made by post, telephone or online. A report that has already been made in other registers, such as TASSO, is not considered a registration in the central...
Dog tax assessment

The determination of the dog tax is carried out by the competent authority.
Domestic animal husbandry: notification – specially protected species

Anyone who keeps vertebrates of specially protected species as pets must report arrivals and exits from the beginning of the keeping. The specially protected species include,...
Event: Advertisement

If you are planning a public event, you must usually notify it in writing at least one week before the event.
Events in public transport areas: Permission

For events where public roads are used more than usual due to the number of participants or their behavior, a permit is required. Bicycle races, cycle tours, popular runs,...
Extend existing mudflat driver permit

If the period of validity of your permit for guided tours on mudflats in the Wadden Sea in Lower Saxony ends and you would like to continue to carry out mudflat tours in the...
Extend existing mudflat guide permit

If, as an approved mudflat guide, you would like to carry out mudflat tours in additional areas or routes, you will need an extension of your existing permit.
Fischer test: Acceptance

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Fishing License Exhibition

If you want to fish in Lower Saxony, you need a fishing license in many cases. It is not mandatory under fishing law; however, most fishing license holders make it a...
Foreigner Falconer's Hunting Licence - Reapply for Annual Hunting Licence after Confiscation

If you have been deprived of your annual falconry hunting licence for foreigners by the issuing authority, you can apply for it again after the expiry of the established...
Foreigner Falconer's Hunting License - Have Annual Hunting License Extended

If the validity of your annual falconry hunting license for foreigners expires or has already expired and you want to continue hunting, you must have it extended.
Foreigners' Youth Falconer Hunting Licence - Reapply for Annual Hunting Licence after Confiscation

If you have been deprived of your annual hunting licence for foreign youth falconers by the issuing authority, you can reapply for it after the expiry of the established...
Formation and tasks of the hunting cooperative

The hunting cooperative is formed by the owners of the land belonging to a common hunting district. A community hunting district is formed by all areas of land in a...
Gun ownership card: issuance - for sport shooters

The yellow gun ownership card allows sports shooters to purchase certain firearms and the associated ammunition.With a gun ownership card for sport shooters, you can purchase...
Have the Youth Hunting License and Annual Hunting License Extended

If the validity of your annual hunting licence for young people expires or has already expired and you wish to continue hunting, you must have it renewed.
Health Certificate Exhibition for Animals

The animal health certificate provides information on the general state of health of a breeding or farm animal.
Hunter Exam - Apply for Admission to the Hunting License Exam

If you want to apply for a hunting license, you must first have passed a hunter's exam. You can register for this under certain conditions.
Hunter Examination - Apply for admission to the special hunter examination for falconers for the purpose of obtaining the falconer's hunting licence

If you want to hunt with griffins or falcons, you must have passed a hunter's exam or special hunter's exam to obtain a falconer's hunting license in addition to the falconry exam.
Hunting lease: Advertisement

The hunting lease is concluded between the holder of the hunting right and the hunting leaseholder. The contract must be notified to the competent authority. The competent...
Hunting license: exhibition

If you want to hunt, you have to successfully pass a hunter's exam and get a hunting license. The hunter's examination is taken by the competent authority. The comprehensive...
Hunting permit: notification

The hunting authority shall inform the authority responsible for enforcing the Weapons Act of the following: the first issue of a hunting permit (hunting licence), the...
Keeping dangerous dogs Permission

A permit is required to keep a dangerous dog. The Act on the Restriction of the Introduction or Import of Dangerous Dogs into Germany (HundVerbrEinfG) established a ban on the...
Licence to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition Issuance of firearms possession card for hunting associations

If you want to acquire and possess weapons and/or ammunition as a hunting association, you must apply for a permit from the competent weapons authority.
Licence to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition Issuance of red weapon possession card for weapons or ammunition experts

If you wish to acquire and possess weapons and/or ammunition in order to test, examine or examine them, you must apply for a permit from the relevant firearms authority.
National infringement file in accordance with the Sea Fisheries Act Information Registration for serious violations in accordance with Section 13 of the Sea Fisheries Act

If you would like to know whether information on serious violations is stored about you in the National Infringement File of the Sea Fisheries Act and you need this information...
Organization or implementation of prostitution events Advertisement

Anyone wishing to organise or carry out a prostitution event must report this to the competent authority at the location of the event.
Outdoor Advertising: Approval

Outdoor advertising refers to the forms of advertising in which the advertising medium is located in public spaces. The installation of outdoor advertising is usually subject to...
Parking permit

As a trader, a stand permit is required to participate in markets. The application for a day stand can be submitted in oral or written form. A written application must be...
Permission to transport firearms or ammunition to, through or from the Federal Republic of Germany Extension

Your permit to temporarily take weapons or ammunition from Germany abroad or to temporarily take them with you to Germany or to take them through Germany is no longer valid?...
Permit to acquire and possess weapons and ammunition Issuance of red gun possession card for gun or ammunition collectors

If you want to collect weapons and/or ammunition, you must apply for a permit from the relevant firearms authority.
Private trips abroad with pets (dogs, cats, ferrets)

If you want to travel abroad with your pet (dog, cat, ferret), there are some requirements to consider.
Purchase of a weapon requiring a permit

If you have a firearms possession card and purchase a firearm that requires a permit, you must report this to the competent authority within two weeks.
Renewing the European Firearms Pass

When your European Firearms Pass expires, you will need to renew it.
Sale and marketing of animals of specially protected species: authorisation

A number of animals and plants of specially protected species require a marketing authorisation for sale (including exchange) or any other use for consideration. This applies...
Show the transfer of weapons or ammunition only to authorized persons in Germany

If you, as a citizen, hand over weapons and/or ammunition that require a permit, you must notify the competent authority within two weeks.
Traditional bonfire (Easter fire)

Many districts, municipalities and cities organize public bonfires every year on fixed dates (beginning of spring, Easter, Walpurgis, St. John's Day, Thanksgiving, summer/winter...
Traffic space restrictions: approval

Authorisation must be obtained for any measure that requires a restriction and special use of public transport space. See also: Construction site orders as well as permits and...
Veterinary affairs

Public veterinary services protect animal and human health. It is an important part of consumer protection, agriculture, the food industry and animal welfare. The tasks of the...
Youth Hunting License - Have Hunting District Registered

Areas on which you are entitled to hunt must be entered in the hunting license. In the event of changes, the entries must be corrected.

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