Jagdschein Berlin costs
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Jagdschein costs in Berlin
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Jagdschein fee overview
| Type of Jagdschein | Period of validity | Fee | Hunting levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Jagdschein | 1 year | 50,00 EUR | 25,50 EUR | 75,50 EUR |
| Annual Jagdschein | 2 Jahre | 90,00 EUR | 51,00 EUR | 141,00 EUR |
| Annual Jagdschein | 3 Jahre | 125,00 EUR | 76,50 EUR | 201,50 EUR |
| Day Jagdschein | 1 day | 15,00 EUR | 5,00 EUR | 20,00 EUR |
| Youth Jagdschein | 1 year | 25,00 EUR | 12,75 EUR | 37,75 EUR |
Falconry Jagdschein
| Period of validity | Fee | Hunting levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 25,00 EUR | 7,50 EUR | 32,50 EUR |
| 2 Jahre | 45,00 EUR | 15,00 EUR | 60,00 EUR |
| 3 Jahre | 65,00 EUR | 22,50 EUR | 87,50 EUR |
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Costs of the Jägerprüfung
The costs for the Jägerprüfung are added as a one-off:
- Examination fee: approx. 250 EUR
- Hunting course (voluntary): 1.500-3.000 EUR
- Shooting range fees: approx. 200-500 EUR (for practice)
- Course materials: approx. 50-150 EUR
Total costs for initial issue: approx. 2.000-4.000 EUR (with course) or approx. 500 EUR (without course, self-study)
Additional costs
Waffenbesitzkarte (WBK)
Once you have passed the Jägerprüfung, you can purchase hunting firearms:
- First issue of the WBK: approx. 50-100 EUR
- Registering a weapon: approx. 20-30 EUR
Hunting public liability insurance
Compulsory insurance for every hunter:
- Annual contribution: approx. 50-80 EUR
- Minimum cover: 500.000 EUR personal injury
Jagdgenossenschaft contribution
If leasing a hunting ground or holding membership:
- Annual contribution: variable, approx. 100-500 EUR
Tips for saving money
- Choose a 3-year hunting licence: Cheaper per year than renewing annually
- Self-study: In Berlin there is no compulsory course, so it is possible to take the exam without an expensive course
- Group discounts: Some hunting schools offer discounts for groups
- Insurance comparison: Compare prices for hunting public liability insurance
Payment methods
You can pay the fees to the weapons authority in cash, by EC card or by bank transfer. For online applications, payment is made by bank transfer after the decision.