Have the hunting district entered on your hunting license
You must have the areas where you are permitted to hunt entered on your hunting license. If there are any changes, you must have the entries updated.
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Basic information
Your hunting license specifies the area where you are permitted to hunt—the hunting district. If the area changes after your hunting license has been issued, you must have this information updated on your hunting license accordingly.
The competent authority in your place of residence will update the information regarding the hunting area.
Requirements
- You already have a hunting license.
- Your hunting area has changed.
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Procedure
- You can submit the application in writing by mail or in person.
- If you submit the application in writing, fill it out and submit it by mail or in person to the appropriate authority.
- You can fill out the application form on-site at the relevant office, or you can request the form by email.
- The application and the required supporting documents will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
- If all conditions are met, the change will be recorded.
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Necessary Documents
- Hunting license
- Proof of the area on which you are allowed to hunt:
- Hunting lease
- Proof of ownership for private hunting
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Fees / Costs
For more information on fees, please refer to the Environmental Administration’s Fee Regulation. You can find the link to it under “Legal Basis” – “Environmental Administration Fee Regulation (UmwKostV).”
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
It depends on the individual case.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 20.07.2026