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Jägerprüfung Practice Test (Germany Hunting Exam) 2026

Before your first German hunting licence (Jagdschein) you must pass the Jägerprüfung, which has a written part, an oral-practical part and a shooting test. Each federal state (Land) runs the exam under its own rules, but federal law sets the subjects. This practice covers the common written topics: hunting law, wildlife biology, weapons law and safety rules, nature protection and game meat hygiene. It is safety and knowledge education only.

  • Hunting
  • Germany
  • 70 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: Set by each state. Example: Bavaria's written exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, and you fail with more than 25% wrong. The shooting test must be passed on its own. There is no time limit. It is run by The hunting authorities of each federal state (Land), under the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG) and state exam regulations. Minimum age: 16 for a youth hunting licence (accompanied); 18 for a full licence. Practise here for free with 70 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Jägerprüfung Study Guide (Germany): plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What must you pass before you can get your first German hunting licence (Jagdschein)?
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    Answer: A. The hunting exam (Jägerprüfung)

    § 15 BJagdG: the first Jagdschein requires passing the Jägerprüfung.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Which three parts should the Jägerprüfung have under federal law?
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    Answer: D. A written part, an oral-practical part and a shooting test

    § 15 BJagdG says the exam should include a written part, an oral-practical part and a shooting test.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Can a very good written result make up for a failed shooting test?
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    Answer: C. No, poor shooting cannot be balanced out by other parts

    § 15 BJagdG says inadequate shooting performance cannot be compensated by other parts of the exam.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Who sets the detailed rules for the Jägerprüfung, such as the number of questions and training hours?
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    Answer: C. Each federal state (Land), in its own exam regulations

    Federal law sets the frame and subjects; the states run the exams under their own regulations, for example Bavaria's JFPO.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Which subject is listed in federal law for the Jägerprüfung?
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    Answer: B. Handling game after the kill, including hygiene and checking that the meat is safe to eat

    § 15 BJagdG lists subjects including game meat hygiene, wildlife biology, weapons law, hunting dogs and nature conservation law.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    In Bavaria, how many questions does the written hunting exam have?
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    Answer: C. 100 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes

    Bavaria's JFPO sets 100 multiple-choice questions from an official catalogue, with 100 minutes.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    In Bavaria, when do you fail the written hunting exam?
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    Answer: C. If more than a quarter of the answers are wrong, missing or incomplete

    Under the Bavarian JFPO you fail if more than 25% of questions are not answered correctly.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How many hours of hunting training does Bavaria require before the exam?
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    Answer: A. At least 120 hours, with at least 60 hours of practical training

    The Bavarian JFPO requires 120 hours of training, at least 60 of them practical, plus separate shooting training.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    A hunter is in the forest during a hunt. What must they carry?
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    Answer: B. Their own hunting licence, to show the police or hunt wardens on request

    § 15 BJagdG: anyone hunting must carry a Jagdschein in their own name and show it on request.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    For how long can an annual hunting licence (Jahresjagdschein) be issued?
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    Answer: A. Up to three hunting years

    § 15 BJagdG: a Jahresjagdschein is issued for up to three hunting years.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How long is a day hunting licence (Tagesjagdschein) valid?
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    Answer: C. 14 days in a row

    Despite the name, the Tagesjagdschein is valid for 14 consecutive days.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    When does the German hunting year (Jagdjahr) run?
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    Answer: C. From 1 April to 31 March

    § 11 BJagdG defines the hunting year as 1 April to 31 March.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What youth licence can a 16- or 17-year-old get after passing the exam?
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    Answer: B. A youth hunting licence (Jugendjagdschein), only for hunting with an experienced adult

    § 16 BJagdG: 16- and 17-year-olds get only a Jugendjagdschein and must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or appointed experienced person.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What may a holder of a youth hunting licence NOT take part in?
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    Answer: A. Group hunts (Gesellschaftsjagden)

    § 16 BJagdG excludes group hunts for Jugendjagdschein holders.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What insurance do you need for a hunting licence?
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    Answer: A. Hunting liability insurance of at least €500,000 for injury to people and €50,000 for property

    § 17 BJagdG: the licence is refused without adequate hunting liability insurance at these minimum amounts.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Which of these is a reason the authority must refuse a Jagdschein?
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    Answer: C. Facts suggesting the person would handle or store weapons carelessly

    § 17 BJagdG: lack of reliability, for example careless handling or unsafe storage of weapons, leads to refusal.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does 'Hege' mean under German hunting law?
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    Answer: A. Caring for a healthy, varied game population and its habitat

    § 1 BJagdG: Hege aims at a species-rich, healthy game population suited to the landscape, and protects its habitat.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What are the 'generally recognised principles of German hunting ethics' called?
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    Answer: B. Weidgerechtigkeit

    § 1 BJagdG requires hunting to follow the principles of Weidgerechtigkeit (fair chase).

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Under § 1 BJagdG, what does 'hunting' (Jagdausübung) include?
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    Answer: A. Searching for, pursuing, killing and catching game

    Hunting includes searching for, stalking, killing and catching game.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the rule for parent animals during the breeding and rearing season?
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    Answer: A. Parent animals needed to raise the young may not be hunted until the young are independent

    § 22 (4) BJagdG protects parent animals needed for rearing, even for species without a closed season.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    Who sets the hunting seasons (Jagdzeiten) in Germany?
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    Answer: A. A federal ordinance, which the states can shorten or change for local reasons

    § 22 BJagdG: the federal ministry sets hunting seasons; the states may shorten or lift them and set exceptions.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    A game species has no hunting season at all in the rules. What does that mean?
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    Answer: B. It is protected all year

    § 22 (2) BJagdG: game with no hunting season set has a year-round closed season.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    At night, which hoofed game (Schalenwild) may still be hunted under federal law?
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    Answer: D. Wild boar

    § 19 BJagdG bans killing Schalenwild at night, except wild boar. Night runs from 1.5 hours after sunset to 1.5 hours before sunrise.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How is 'night' defined for the hunting night ban?
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    Answer: B. From 1.5 hours after sunset to 1.5 hours before sunrise

    § 19 BJagdG defines night as the time from one and a half hours after sunset to one and a half hours before sunrise.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Under § 19 BJagdG, may you shoot game from a moving car?
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    Answer: C. No, killing game from motor vehicles, aircraft or motorboats is forbidden

    § 19 BJagdG forbids killing game from aircraft, motor vehicles or motorised boats; the authority can make exceptions for people with disabilities.

What to know before the test

  • Your first Jagdschein requires the Jägerprüfung, with a written part, an oral-practical part and a shooting test. Poor shooting cannot be made up by other parts.
  • Federal law lists the exam subjects, including wildlife biology, game management, weapons law and safe handling, hunting dogs, game meat hygiene, and hunting, animal welfare and nature conservation law.
  • Details such as training hours and question numbers are set by each state. Bavaria, for example, requires 120 hours of training and sets 100 written questions.
  • 16- and 17-year-olds can only get a youth hunting licence and must hunt with an experienced adult; they may not join group hunts.
  • You need hunting liability insurance of at least €500,000 for injury to people and €50,000 for damage to property.
  • The hunting year runs from 1 April to 31 March. An annual licence covers up to three hunting years.
  • Firearms and ammunition must be stored so they cannot be lost or taken by unauthorised people, and the authority may check.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Jägerprüfung the same in every German state?

No. Federal law sets the three parts and the subjects, but each state (Land) runs the exam and sets details such as training hours, number of written questions and pass marks.

How many questions are in the written hunting exam?

It depends on the state. Bavaria uses 100 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, and you fail with more than 25 wrong or missing answers. Check your state's exam regulations.

How old must I be to hunt in Germany?

From 16 you can get a youth hunting licence (Jugendjagdschein) and hunt only with an experienced adult. People aged 16 and 17 can only get the youth licence, so a full licence starts at 18. Some states let you sit the exam earlier; Bavaria admits candidates from 15.

Can a foreigner get a German hunting licence?

Yes, but the authority may refuse a licence to non-Germans or to people without three years' residence in Germany. Exceptions to the exam can be granted for foreign licences.

Does this practice test cover the shooting test?

No. It covers the written knowledge, including the official safety rules. The shooting test and weapon handling must be learned in an approved course with qualified instructors.

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