Hunter's Examination in Berlin

Examination Authority

The Hunter's Examination is organised by the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment (Senatsverwaltung fur Mobilitat, Verkehr, Klimaschutz und Umwelt).

• Address: Am Kollnischen Park 3, 10179 Berlin
• Phone: 030 9025-1344
• Email: jagdberlin@senmvku.berlin.de

Registration Deadlines

The Hunter's Examination takes place twice a year:

Examination Period	Registration Deadline
Spring (March/April)	15 January
Autumn (September/October)	15 July

Important: Registration must be submitted in writing. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Examination Parts

The Hunter's Examination consists of three parts, all of which must be passed:

1. Written Examination

• Duration: approx. 3 hours
• Format: Multiple-choice and open-ended questions
• Subjects: , Wildlife biology and wildlife diseases , Hunting operations and wildlife damage prevention , Firearms law and firearms knowledge , Hunting law , Nature conservation and landscape management

2. Shooting Test

• Rifle: 5 shots at a running boar target (100m)
• Shotgun: Clay pigeon shooting (15 clay pigeons)
• Handgun: Optional, depending on the examination regulations

Pass threshold: At least 50% hits in each discipline

3. Oral-Practical Examination

• Duration: approx. 30-45 minutes per candidate
• Location: In the hunting district (practical demonstration)
• Content: , Identifying game species , Firearms handling , Hunting dog management , Field dressing and game handling , District knowledge

Special Feature in Berlin: No Mandatory Training

Unlike most federal states, no hunting training is legally required in Berlin. You can prepare through self-study and register directly for the examination.

Advantages of Self-Study

• Cost-effective (only examination fee + study materials)
• Flexible learning pace
• No fixed course schedules

Recommendation

Despite the lack of a mandatory requirement, we recommend attending a preparatory course, particularly for the practical parts (shooting, game handling).

Hunting Schools in Berlin

Some providers of hunting courses in Berlin and the surrounding area:

• Jagdschule Berlin-Brandenburg
• Landesjagdverband Berlin
• Private hunting schools in Brandenburg

Course costs: approx. 1,500-3,000 EUR (incl. shooting range fees)

Failure Rate and Resits

• Failure rate: approx. 20-30%
• Resits: Failed parts can be retaken
• Waiting period: At least 4 weeks before a resit
• Resit costs: approx. 50-100 EUR per part

Preparation Tips

1. Register early, Do not miss the deadlines
2. Practise shooting regularly, The shooting test is often the most difficult part
3. Practise exam questions, Many practice books and apps are available
4. Visit a hunting district, Gain practical experience
5. Form a study group, Studying together provides motivation