Apply for a hunting licence in Hessen
Responsible authority in Hessen
The Untere Jagdbehörde of the district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) where you have your main residence issues the hunting licence. In Hessen, the Untere Jagdbehörde is responsible for issuing and renewing your hunting licence. The responsible office is based on your main residence, not the place where you hunt. Always contact the Untere Jagdbehörde in your district of residence, as this authority will process your application. Before applying, you should find out the exact contact details of the Untere Jagdbehörde responsible for you.
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How to apply
You can also apply for the hunting licence in Hessen online via the state’s administrative portal. You can find the online application on verwaltungsportal.hessen.de under the relevant service. For the initial issue of a hunting licence in Hessen, you must have successfully passed a hunter’s exam. Have all the required documents ready before submitting the application online or in person. Use the online application to apply for the hunting licence conveniently from home and save time.
Processing time and deadlines
The initial issue of a hunting licence in Hessen takes around 4 to 6 Wochen at the responsible authority. Renewing an existing hunting licence can take up to 3 Monate due to reliability checks. The longer processing time for renewals is due to firearms-law reliability checks and constitutional-protection enquiries. Submit your application for an initial issue at least 6 Wochen before the desired start date. Applying early gives you enough buffer for any follow-up questions from the authority.
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Types of hunting licences in Hessen
In Hessen you can choose between different types of hunting licence:
- Annual hunting licence – authorises you to hunt for a full calendar year in Hessen
- Day hunting licence – suitable for hunters who only want to hunt on individual days in Hessen
- Youth hunting licence – aimed at young hunters and subject to special regulations in Hessen
- Three-year hunting licence – for a longer period of validity with correspondingly higher fees
Fees and costs
The fees for a hunting licence in Hessen range between 30 EUR and 190 EUR. A day hunting licence in Hessen costs around 30 EUR and is therefore the cheapest option. For a three-year hunting licence, you should expect costs of around 190 EUR including the levy. The actual costs depend on the type of hunting licence and the chosen period of validity. Ask your responsible Untere Jagdbehörde about the exact fees for your district (Landkreis).