Hunter exam Brandenburg

Hunter exam in Brandenburg

For a hunting licence in Brandenburg, you must successfully pass a hunter exam before you submit the application. Without a passed hunter exam, in Brandenburg you cannot obtain a regular hunting licence from the authority. The Landesjagdverband Brandenburg is responsible as the examination body for the hunter exam in Brandenburg. Register for the hunter exam early so that you can apply for your hunting licence in good time. You can reach the Landesjagdverband Brandenburg by phone on 033205-21090 for questions about the hunter exam.

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Responsible authority and contact

The Untere Jagdbehörde of the district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) is responsible for your hunting licence in Brandenburg. You always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde at your main residence, not another office. This authority issues your hunting licence and checks all necessary documents for the grant. Find your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde online via the Serviceportal des Landes Brandenburg. The Landesjagdverband Brandenburg is based in Michendorf and is your point of contact for the hunter exam.

Types of hunting licence

In Brandenburg you can choose between an annual hunting licence, a day hunting licence and a youth hunting licence. The annual hunting licence is valid for a whole hunting year and is suitable for people who hunt regularly. You apply for the day hunting licence if you only want to hunt in Brandenburg for a short period. The youth hunting licence is aimed at young people who are allowed to take part in hunting under certain conditions. You can have your hunting licence in Brandenburg extended by the Untere Jagdbehörde once it has expired.

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Costs and fees at a glance

The most important cost items for your hunting licence in Brandenburg:

Administrative fees between 10,00 EUR and 80,00 EUR per hunting year
Additional statutory hunting levy to the Land Brandenburg
Exact amount depends on the type of hunting licence and the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde
Fees may vary depending on the district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt)
Ask the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde in advance about the specific costs

Processing time and planning

The processing time for your hunting licence varies depending on the Untere Jagdbehörde and the required reliability checks. As a guide, the electronic information from the Bundeszentralregister takes about 2 to 4 A working days. The issue of your hunting licence is possible at the earliest after 5 A working days from submitting the application to the authority. In individual cases, processing may take several weeks, for example if the weapons authorities have follow-up questions. Submit your application as early as possible so that you receive your hunting licence in good time before the planned start of hunting.