Apply for a hunting licence in Saxony
Competent authority and requirements
The Untere Jagdbehörde of the respective rural district or independent city issues the hunting licence in Saxony. Depending on where you live, a different Untere Jagdbehörde in Saxony is responsible for your application. Find your competent Untere Jagdbehörde via the Amt24 portal of the Free State of Saxony. To apply for a hunting licence in Saxony, you must be able to provide evidence that you have passed the hunter’s examination. Without having passed the hunter’s examination, you cannot apply to the authority in Saxony for a standard hunting licence.
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Submit an application online or in person
You can also apply for a hunting licence in Saxony online via the Amt24 portal of the Free State. On the Amt24 portal you will find the competent authority and can start your online application there directly. Use the online application to apply for the hunting licence conveniently from home and save time. Alternatively to the online application, you can also contact the Untere Jagdbehörde of your rural district in person. Submit all required documents in full so that the authority can process your application without delay.
Fees and costs
The fees for a hunting licence in Saxony are between 10 EUR and 200 EUR, depending on the type and the rural district. The exact amount of the fees is based on the Sächsisches Kostenverzeichnis and the local hunting levy. The fees can vary depending on the rural district in Saxony, as each authority charges its own hunting levies. Ask your competent Untere Jagdbehörde about the exact costs for the hunting licence you want.
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Types of hunting licence in Saxony
In Saxony you can choose between three types of hunting licence:
- Annual hunting licence – valid for a whole year and suitable for anyone who wants to hunt regularly in Saxony
- Day hunting licence – suitable if you only want to take part in a hunt for a short period
- Youth hunting licence – intended for young people who are allowed to take part in hunting under certain conditions
Processing time and renewal
Processing your hunting-licence application in Saxony takes a few days to weeks, depending on the authority responsible. Therefore submit your application in good time before the planned start of hunting so that there is enough time for processing. You can have all three types of hunting licence renewed in Saxony by the competent Untere Jagdbehörde. Apply to renew your hunting licence in good time before the expiry date so that you remain continuously entitled to hunt. You can also apply for the renewal online via the Amt24 portal to your competent authority in Saxony.