Apply for or extend a hunting licence 
If you want to go hunting, you need a hunting license.
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Basic information
The hunting license for the municipality of Bremen is issued and extended exclusively by the Public Order Office, as the lower hunting authority.
It is issued for a limited period of time depending on demand.
After its expiry, the conditions for issuing the license are re-examined before it is reissued. Please note that this will result in follow-up costs.
Requirements
- Hunting test certificate,
- Proof of adequate hunting liability insurance,
- Reliability under hunting law and suitability for hunting.
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Procedure
The hunter fills out the application form at the public order office, as the responsible lower hunting authority, and submits the relevant evidence.
If the requirements are met, the hunting license can be issued or extended immediately after payment of the relevant fee.
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Necessary Documents
- Identity card or passport
- Hunter's examination certificate (when first issued)
- Hunting liability insurance valid for the entire period of the hunting licence validity applied for
(Proof by original, copy of the insurance policy or written confirmation of the insurer)
- Passport photo (for first-time application or new issue)
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Competent Department
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Ordnungsamt | Referat 11 - Waffen- und Jagdangelegenheiten
- (0421) 361 2144
- (0421) 361-10035
- Stresemannstraße 48, 28207 Bremen
- waffenundjagd
@ordnungsamt. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Fees / Costs
24,00 EUR Day hunting licence (incl. 6,00 Euro hunting fee)
93,33 EUR Annual hunting license (incl. 23,33 Euro hunting fee)
199,00 EUR 3-year hunting license (incl. 70,00 Euro hunting fee)
49,33 EUR Youth hunting licence
49,33 EUR Falconer hunting licence
12,00 EUR Falconer hunting license with existing hunting license per year
18,00 EUR Replacement copy in case of loss or theft
11,00 EUR Certificate on issued hunting licences -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The hunting year begins on 01 April and ends on 31 March.
The earliest exhibition/extension for the following hunting year can be made from 15 February.
If the issuance/extension of a hunting licence is not applied for, consequences under the law on weapons are possible.How long does it take to process
If all requirements are met and all proofs are presented, the exhibition/extension can be issued/extended immediately.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 07.10.2025