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.

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70 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

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Pour réussir : 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. Il n’y a pas de limite de temps. Organisé par : The hunting authorities of each federal state (Land), under the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG) and state exam regulations. Âge minimum : 16 for a youth hunting licence (accompanied); 18 for a full licence. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 70 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

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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.

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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.

Jägerprüfung Practice Test (Germany Hunting Exam) 2026

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