Jagdschein: Verlängerung des Jahresjagdscheins beantragen

If the validity of your hunting license expires or has already expired and you wish to continue hunting, you must have it extended.

If you want to hunt in Germany, you need a German hunting license in your name.

If you already have a German hunting license but its validity has expired, you can apply for an extension. You can renew your German hunting license at the authority responsible for your place of residence.

The annual hunting license is valid for a maximum of three consecutive hunting years. The hunting year begins on 01.04. and ends on 31.03.

• hunting license
• Current photograph, if applicable
• Proof of statutory hunting liability insurance

• at least 18 years old at the time of issue
• personal reliability
• physical fitness
• completed hunting liability insurance
• hunting license already issued

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.
• If you meet all the requirements, you will be issued a hunting license.

• Hunting license New issue of annual hunting license
• Hunting license required for hunting in Germany
• Persons who already hold or have held a German hunting license can apply for a new one
• Minimum age 18 years
• is valid for a maximum of 3 consecutive hunting years
• Hunting year begins on 01.04. and ends on 31.03.
• is issued by the authority responsible for the place of residence

The responsibility lies with the lower hunting authority.

• Forms available: not relevant
• Written form required: yes
• Informal application possible: no
• Personal appearance necessary: no
• Online services available: yes