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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 already have a day hunting licence but its validity has expired, you can apply for an extension.

You renew your hunting licence at the authority responsible for your place of residence.

The day hunting licence is valid for 14 consecutive days.

• 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 of day hunting licence
• required for hunting in Germany
• Persons who already hold or have held a German hunting license
• Minimum age 18 years
• is valid for 14 consecutive days
• is issued by the competent authority of residence
• Responsibility: lower hunting authority

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