Hunting examination in Saarland
The hunting examination in Saarland
To obtain a hunting licence in Saarland, you must pass a hunting examination before you can apply for the licence. The Vereinigung der Jäger des Saarlandes organises the hunting examination and handles exam registration. Without a passed hunting examination, the Untere Jagdbehörde in Saarland will not issue you a hunting licence. Register for the hunting examination early so that you receive the hunting licence in good time for the desired hunting season. For questions about registration and the procedure for the hunting examination, write an email to info@saarjaeger.de.
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Fees for the hunting licence
The fees for a hunting licence in Saarland are between 24 EUR and 130 EUR depending on the type of licence. In Saarland, you can obtain a day hunting licence from 24 EUR, and an annual hunting licence from 60 EUR. For a three-year hunting licence you pay up to 130 EUR in Saarland; a youth hunting licence costs 33 EUR. For falconers, special fees apply in Saarland of 24 EUR or 57 EUR depending on the type of licence. The fees mentioned are guide values and may vary slightly depending on the responsible Untere Jagdbehörde in Saarland.
Application and processing
Depending on the authority, you can also apply for the hunting licence in Saarland online, for example in Saarbrücken. You can find the online application for Saarbrücken on the Landeshauptstadt’s website under the Waffenwesen und Jagd section. Not all Untere Jagdbehörden in Saarland offer an online application; ask your authority. Processing your hunting-licence application in Saarland takes several weeks, as the time limits are not regulated uniformly. The authority has to carry out reliability checks, such as an enquiry to the Bundeszentralregister, which takes time.
Types of hunting licence at a glance
In Saarland, you can choose from various types of hunting licence:
- Annual hunting licence from 60 EUR
- Three-year hunting licence for 130 EUR
- Day hunting licence for 24 EUR, suitable for occasional hunting in Saarland
- Youth hunting licence for 33 EUR after passing the examination
- Falconry hunting licence with special fees of 24 EUR or 57 EUR
Responsible authorities and contact
The Untere Jagdbehörde is responsible for issuing the hunting licence in Saarland. The responsible bodies are the Untere Jagdbehörden of the districts, the Regionalverband Saarbrücken and the Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken. Contact the Untere Jagdbehörde in your district to apply for your hunting licence after you have passed the examination. You can find an overview of all responsible Ordnungsämter in Saarland online at lv9-saar.de/ordnungsaemter. You can contact the Vereinigung der Jäger des Saarlandes by email at info@saarjaeger.de for questions about the examination.