Hunting exam Thüringen
Hunting exam as a requirement
To obtain a hunting licence in Thüringen, you must pass a hunting exam before you can apply for the licence. Passing the hunting exam is a mandatory requirement, without which the authority cannot issue you with a hunting licence. If you have questions about the hunting exam or the hunting licence, the Untere Jagdbehörde of your Landkreis will be happy to help. The Untere Jagdbehörde at the district administration office of the Landkreis or the city administration of the kreisfreie Stadt is responsible.
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Submit application
You can also apply for the hunting licence in Thüringen online, as an electronic form is available. You can find the online form for the hunting licence on the website thformular.thueringen.de under the search term Jagdschein. Use the online application to submit the application conveniently from home and save time. Some municipalities in Thüringen also offer their own online forms and electronic application procedures for the hunting licence.
Processing time and costs
Processing your application for a hunting licence in Thüringen usually takes 6 to 8 W weeks. In some cases, processing may also take 2 to 3 Monate, so make sure you allow enough time. The fees for a hunting licence in Thüringen are between 28 EUR and 150 EUR depending on the type of hunting licence. The fees may vary depending on the Landkreis in Thüringen, so you should find out in advance.
Types of hunting licence in Thüringen
In Thüringen you can choose between three different types of hunting licence, which differ in validity and purpose:
- The annual hunting licence is valid for a full year and is suitable for hunters who go hunting regularly
- The day hunting licence is intended for individual hunting days and can be a cheaper alternative to the annual hunting licence
- Young people can apply for the youth hunting licence if they have already passed the hunting exam and want to hunt
Important notes
Submit your application early so that you receive the hunting licence in good time before the start of the hunting season. The authority does not state a fixed processing deadline, so you should allow a time buffer of several weeks. You can have your hunting licence extended after the period of validity has expired, so renewal is possible. Before submitting your application, think carefully about which type of hunting licence best suits your needs. You can find the contact details of the responsible hunting authority on the website of your Landkreis or your kreisfreie Stadt.