Destinations

Where will you hunt next?

Every country handles visiting hunters differently. Compare what each one asks of a hunter from abroad.

Rules last checked 4 November 2026

Animal

Paperwork

Moose, red deer, wild reindeer and ptarmigan. Register as a hunter and pay the hunting fee before you go.

42 days longest lead time9 steps

Moose and wild boar with light paperwork. Visitors pay the state hunting fee and need no Swedish exam.

42 days longest lead time9 steps

Estates with red, fallow and sika deer. A Danish guest hunting licence is needed four weeks ahead.

42 days longest lead time10 steps

Forest birds and white-tailed deer. Finnish hunting card, area permit and a shooting test for deer.

42 days longest lead time9 steps

Highland red stag and grouse. A Scottish sponsor applies for your visitor permit six weeks ahead.

49 days longest lead time7 steps

Driven boar and red deer. A German hunting licence for foreigners can take months.

90 days longest lead time8 steps

Rutting red stag, May roe buck and wild boar. Booked through an organiser who arranges your authorisation.

42 days longest lead time11 steps

Alpine chamois and red deer. You hunt on a guest card issued through your host.

42 days longest lead time8 steps

Moose, wild boar and bear. A temporary Estonian licence within ten working days.

42 days longest lead time9 steps

Side by side

Paperwork compared

Known official fees only. Organiser prices, travel and trophy fees come on top.

Country	Paperwork	Longest lead time	Main permits	Known fees
Norway	Moderate	42 days	Register of Hunters · hunting fee NOK 540 · shooting test	NOK 540
Sweden	Light	42 days	State hunting fee SEK 400 · customs declaration	SEK 400
Denmark	Moderate	42 days	Gæstejagttegn · rifle endorsement for rifle hunting	–
Finland	Moderate	42 days	Finnish hunting card · area permit · shooting test	€43 + €20
Scotland	Heavy	49 days	Visitor firearm or shotgun permit via sponsor · £20	£20
Germany	Heavy	90 days	Ausländerjagdschein · German liability insurance	–
Poland	Moderate	42 days	Organiser contract · hunting authorisation · insurance	–
Austria	Moderate	42 days	Jagdgastkarte via host · liability insurance	–
Estonia	Moderate	42 days	Temporary hunting licence €40 · shooting test	€40 + €10 + €10

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