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

The annual hunting licence shall be valid for a maximum of three consecutive hunting years. The hunting year starts on 01.04. and ends on 31.03.

• Shooting licence
• If applicable, current photo
• Proof of statutory hunting liability insurance

• at least 18 years old if granted
• personal reliability
• physical fitness
• Hunting liability insurance
• Hunting licence already issued

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

• If you submit the application in writing, fill it in 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 licence Re-issue Annual hunting licence
• Hunting license required for hunting in Germany
• Persons who already have 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 starts on 01.04. and ends on 31.03.
• is issued by the competent authority of residence

The responsibility lies with the lower hunting authority.

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