Hunting License Bavaria
Apply for a hunting license (Jagdschein) in Bavaria - responsible authority, minimum requirements, documents, fees and processing time.
Updated: March 03, 2026 · Source checked
Key Facts
- Authority
- Untere Jagdbehörde (Kreisverwaltungsbehörde / Landratsamt oder Stadtverwaltung der kreisfreien Stadt), Untere Jagdbehörde
- Fees
- 15–150 EUR
- Processing time
Responsible Authority and How to Find It
In Bavaria, the lower hunting authority at the Landratsamt or independent city is responsible.
- Authority: Lower hunting authority (Untere Jagdbehörde)
- Responsible for: Issuance, renewal, refusal and revocation
- Find your authority: https://www.bayernportal.de/dokumente/leistung/53553314483
Minimum Requirements (Overview)
- Regular hunting license: minimum age 18
- Youth hunting license: from age 16, with legal restrictions only
- Passed state hunter's examination (Jägerprüfung)
- Reliability (including a certificate of good conduct)
- Personal suitability
- Valid hunting liability insurance
Application and Processing
The source document describes three common application methods:
- Online (BayernID or local online service)
- By mail
- In person (often by appointment)
Processing time in Bavaria is typically several weeks.
Fee Overview
- Bavaria-wide range according to the service description: 8 to 280 EUR
- The exact fees are set by your local authority.
- Detailed example values (including the hunting levy) can be found in the "Costs" section.
Hunter's Examination as a Separate Topic
The hunter's examination (Jägerprüfung) is a separate topic area and is centrally organized in Bavaria by the LMG. For the hunting license application itself, your lower hunting authority remains responsible.
Sources
Apply
In Bavaria you apply for a hunting license at the responsible lower hunting authority (Landratsamt or independent city), not at a central state office.
Read more →Costs
Bavaria has a fee range of 8 to 280 EUR. The source document also shows detailed example fees (Landkreis Munich) including the hunting levy (Jagdabgabe).
Read more →Hunter Exam
The hunter's examination in Bavaria is centrally organized by the LMG and complements the hunting license topic area.
Read more →Renew
Renewals are also handled by your local lower hunting authority. Plan for several weeks of processing time.
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
Which authority is responsible for hunting licenses in Bavaria?
The lower hunting authority at your district administration (Landratsamt or independent city) is responsible.
Is there a central office for the application in Bavaria?
No. The application is processed locally by your responsible authority. The BayernPortal serves as a starting point for finding authorities and online services.
What are the minimum requirements?
Minimum age of 18 (youth hunting license from 16 with restrictions), passed state hunter's examination, reliability, personal suitability, and valid hunting liability insurance.
How long does processing take?
Several weeks as a general guideline. For Munich, the source document mentions issuance within up to four weeks.
How it works
- 1Find a hunting school
- 2Complete training
- 3Pass the exam
- 4Apply for license
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