Jägerprüfung Hamburg
Jägerprüfung as a requirement
To obtain a hunting licence in Hamburg, you must successfully pass a Jägerprüfung. The Jägerprüfung is a mandatory requirement before the Waffenbehörde in Hamburg can issue your hunting licence. Prepare thoroughly for the Jägerprüfung and also budget for the examination fee of 203 EUR. Find out from the Landesjagdverband about the exact dates and the procedure for the Jägerprüfung in Hamburg.
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Fees and examination costs
The fees for a hunting licence in Hamburg are between 63 EUR and 125 EUR depending on the type of hunting licence. For an annual hunting licence you pay a fee of 125 EUR to the Waffenbehörde in Hamburg. A day hunting licence costs 63 EUR in Hamburg and is suitable for a shorter period of hunting. In addition, there is a separate examination fee of 203 EUR, which you pay directly to the Landesjagdverband. The authority fee and the examination fee at the Landesjagdverband are two separate payments that you should plan for.
Application and processing
You can apply for your hunting licence in Hamburg online via the digital services of Polizei Hamburg. For the online application via the XJagd portal, you need a Personalausweis with the online ID function activated (eID). Alternatively, you can also submit your application by post, by email, via the in-house letterbox, or in person. Processing your application for a hunting licence in Hamburg currently takes up to 6 Monaten. Submit your application as early as possible, as the long processing time requires forward planning.
Types of hunting licence in Hamburg
In Hamburg you can choose between three different types of hunting licence:
- Annual hunting licence – costs 125 EUR and entitles you to hunt over a longer period
- Day hunting licence – at 63 EUR it is cheaper and is suitable for hunting for a limited period
- Youth hunting licence – a separate type of hunting licence for young female and male hunters
Responsible authority and contact
Polizei Hamburg – Waffenbehörde at the Behörde für Inneres und Sport issues the hunting licence in Hamburg. Zentrale Waffenangelegenheiten of Polizei Hamburg is your point of contact for all questions relating to the hunting licence. You can reach the Waffenbehörde by phone on (040) 4286-676-01, however availability is limited. Alternatively, you can contact the Waffenbehörde by email at waffenbehoerde@polizei.hamburg.de contact. Further information on weapons law (Waffenrecht) and the hunting licence can be found on the official service page of Polizei Hamburg.