Hunting License Bremen

Q: Which authority issues the hunting license in Bremen?

The Public Order Office of the Hanseatic City of Bremen (Section 11, Firearms and Hunting Affairs) issues the hunting license. Reachable at (0421) 361-2144.

Q: How much does a hunting license cost in Bremen?

The annual hunting license costs 60 EUR in fees plus 33.33 EUR hunting levy (93.33 EUR total). The three-year hunting license costs 79 EUR plus 99.99 EUR hunting levy.

Q: Do I need a hunting dog in Bremen?

Yes, under Art. 3 para. 3 of the Bremen State Hunting Act (Bremisches Landesjagdgesetz), a trained hunting dog must be available at all times. This is a special requirement in Bremen.

Q: What does the Hunter's Examination in Bremen consist of?

The examination consists of four parts , shooting test, written examination, practical examination and oral examination. All must be passed.

Apply for a hunting license in Bremen - Responsible authority, Hunter's Examination, fees from 93 EUR, documents. All information about the Public Order Office Bremen.

Updated: February 05, 2026 · Source checked

Key Facts

Authority: Ordnungsamt der Hansestadt Bremen, Referat 11 – Waffen- und Jagdangelegenheiten, Ordnungsamt
Phone: (0421) 361-2144
Email: waffenundjagd@ordnungsamt.bremen.de
Fees: 11–199 EUR
Processing time: Bei vollständigen Unterlagen: sofort; Zuverlässigkeitsprüfung: 2–3 Tage

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Responsible Authority

The Public Order Office of the Hanseatic City of Bremen (Section 11, Firearms and Hunting Affairs) is responsible for issuing hunting licenses.

Address: Stresemannstrasse 48, 28207 Bremen
Phone: (0421) 361-2144
Email: waffenundjagd@ordnungsamt.bremen.de
Office hours: By appointment

Examination Authority

The Hunter's Examination is organised by the Senator for the Environment, Construction and Transport (Senator fur Umwelt, Bau und Verkehr) in cooperation with the Bremen Hunting Association (Jaegerschaft Bremen e.V.).

Bremen Hunting Association: Leher Heerstr. 36, 28359 Bremen
Phone: 0421 23 40 47 58
Email: info@jaegerschaft-bremen.de

Prerequisites

Passed Hunter's Examination
Minimum age 18 years (youth hunting license from age 16)
Reliability (clean police clearance certificate)
Personal suitability
Hunting liability insurance
Trained hunting dog (Bremen-specific requirement)

Hunter's Examination in Bremen

The examination consists of four parts:

Shooting test, Rifle and shotgun
Written examination, Wildlife biology, hunting law, firearms law
Practical examination, In the hunting district
Oral examination, Subject-specific questions

Examination fee: approx. 200 EUR | Examination dates: Spring and autumn

Legal basis: Bremen Regulation on the Hunter's and Falconry Examination (JuFPruefV) 1998

Fees

License Type	1 Year	3 Years
Annual hunting license	93.33 EUR	178.99 EUR
Falconry hunting license	30.00 EUR	60.00 EUR
Day hunting license	15.00 EUR	,

(incl. hunting levy)

Submit an Application

In person: Public Order Office Bremen, Section 11
By post: With all documents to the address above

Required Documents

Hunter's Examination certificate
Hunting liability insurance
Police clearance certificate
Identity card/passport
2 passport photos

Special Features in Bremen

Hunting dog requirement: Under Art. 3 para. 3 of the Bremen State Hunting Act (Bremisches Landesjagdgesetz), a trained hunting dog must be available at all times
Smallest federal state with limited hunting territory
Many Bremen hunters practise in neighbouring Lower Saxony
Close cooperation with the Bremen Hunting Association (Jaegerschaft Bremen e.V.)

Apply

Apply for your hunting license at the Public Order Office of the Hanseatic City of Bremen (Section 11). The application can be submitted in person or by post. A prerequisite is passing the Hunter's Examination.

Costs

The annual hunting license in Bremen costs 93.33 EUR including hunting levy. The 3-year hunting license costs 199 EUR. In addition, there are examination and training costs.

Hunter Exam

The Hunter’s Examination in Bremen consists of four parts: shooting, written, practical and oral. The examination fee is approximately 250-350 EUR.

Renew

Apply for renewal at the Public Order Office Bremen. Possible from 15 February for the new hunting year. Renew before 31 March to remain continuously licensed to hunt.

Which authority issues the hunting license in Bremen?

The Public Order Office of the Hanseatic City of Bremen (Section 11, Firearms and Hunting Affairs) issues the hunting license. Reachable at (0421) 361-2144.

How much does a hunting license cost in Bremen?

The annual hunting license costs 60 EUR in fees plus 33.33 EUR hunting levy (93.33 EUR total). The three-year hunting license costs 79 EUR plus 99.99 EUR hunting levy.

Do I need a hunting dog in Bremen?

Yes, under Art. 3 para. 3 of the Bremen State Hunting Act (Bremisches Landesjagdgesetz), a trained hunting dog must be available at all times. This is a special requirement in Bremen.

When are the registration deadlines for the Hunter's Examination?

The examination takes place twice a year (spring and autumn). Registration is with the Bremen Hunting Association (Jaegerschaft Bremen e.V.) or the Senator for the Environment.

What does the Hunter's Examination in Bremen consist of?

The examination consists of four parts, shooting test, written examination, practical examination and oral examination. All must be passed.

How it works

1Find a hunting school
2Complete training
3Pass the exam
4Apply for license

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