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Jägerprüfung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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The Jägerprüfung in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

To obtain a Jagdschein in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you must successfully pass a Jägerprüfung. The Jägerprüfung is a legal requirement without which you cannot obtain a Jagdschein. Prepare thoroughly for the Jägerprüfung and find out early about the examination dates from your authority. If you have questions about the Jägerprüfung, contact the Untere Jagdbehörde at your place of residence directly. After passing the examination, you can choose between a Jahresjagdschein, a Tagesjagdschein and a Jugendjagdschein.

Costs and fees

The fees for a Jagdschein in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are between 5 EUR and 550 EUR. The exact amount of the fee depends on the type of Jagdschein and the respective service provided by the authority. In addition to the Jagdschein fee, the authority may levy a state-law hunting levy, which can amount to up to double the fee. The fees are based on the Jagdgebührenverordnung of the Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and apply uniformly throughout the Land. Ask your Untere Jagdbehörde about the exact costs for the Jagdschein you want before submitting your application.

Application and processing

You can also apply for the Jagdschein in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern online via the Land’s service portal. You can find the online portal for submitting the application at the address https://www.mv-serviceportal.de/ on the internet. Alternatively, you can also submit the application in person to the Untere Jagdbehörde of the Landkreis where you live. Before submitting your application, check that all required documents, such as the examination certificate and proof of insurance, are available. Submit your application as early as possible so that you receive the Jagdschein in good time before your planned hunting date.

Types of Jagdschein at a glance

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern there are three types of Jagdschein that you can apply for at the Untere Jagdbehörde:

  • The Jahresjagdschein is valid for a whole year and is suitable for hunters who want to go hunting regularly
  • You can use the day hunting licence if you only want to take part in a hunt on individual days
  • The youth hunting licence enables young people to take part in hunting subject to certain requirements and conditions
  • You can have all types of hunting licence extended after they expire by the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde

Responsible authority and contact

The Untere Jagdbehörde of the district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) where you live issues the hunting licence. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, this authority is responsible for all matters relating to the hunting licence. The responsible office always depends on the district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) in which you are registered. You can find forms and information on how to apply on the websites of your respective district (Landkreis) or independent city (kreisfreie Stadt). You can find further information about the hunting licence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the Serviceportal at "https://www.mv-serviceportal.de/ on the internet.

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