Apply for a Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg
Responsible authority in Baden-Württemberg
The Untere Jagdbehörde at the Landratsamt or the city administration issues your Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg. You therefore always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde in your district or your urban district. Which Untere Jagdbehörde is responsible for you depends on your place of residence in Baden-Württemberg. Check in advance on the website of your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde for the exact application routes. If you have questions about the Jägerprüfung, you can reach the Landesjagdverband by telephone on (0711) 995899-80.
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Submit the application online or in person
You can also apply for the Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg online via the state portal service-bw. You can find the online application on the website https://service-bw.de, the official service portal of the state. For the initial issue of the Jagdschein, you must first have successfully passed the Jägerprüfung. Without a passed Jägerprüfung, the Untere Jagdbehörde cannot issue you a Jagdschein. Use the online application on service-bw to apply for the Jagdschein conveniently from home.
Processing time and lead time
The initial issue of a Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg usually takes up to 4 W weeks. If you would like to renew your Jagdschein, the processing time is usually up to 2 W weeks. In individual cases, processing your application can also take 2 to 3 Monate. Therefore submit your application for the Jagdschein to the authority in good time before the desired start date. For an initial issue, allow at least 4 W weeks lead time so that you receive the Jagdschein on time.
Types of Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg
In Baden-Württemberg you can choose between three types of Jagdschein:
- Annual Jagdschein – valid for a full hunting year and suitable for anyone who wants to hunt regularly
- Day Jagdschein – suitable if you only want to take part in a hunt on individual days
- Youth Jagdschein – aimed at young people who are allowed to take part in hunting under certain conditions
Fees and types of Jagdschein
The fees for a Jagdschein in Baden-Württemberg are between 77 EUR and 283 EUR in total. The exact amount of the fees depends on your district, as the administrative fees are set differently there. Depending on the type of Jagdschein you choose, the fees vary within the range from 77 EUR to 283 EUR. Check the exact amounts with your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde or on the state portal service-bw. Before applying, compare the schedule of fees of your district so you know the exact costs.