Am I allowed to go hunting in Denmark?
Yes — but you must have a valid hunting licence and have passed the hunting exam. The licence is issued by the Agency for Green Land Conversion and Aquatic Environment, and the licence fee is 680 kr a year in 2026. The licence is valid for a hunting year from 1 April to 31 March. The age limit is 16 — you can take the exam in the calendar year you turn 16 — and under 18 needs parental consent. To own hunting weapons you need a weapon permit from the police, with a valid hunting licence as a precondition. Hunting seasons vary by species, and hunting out of season is illegal.
📋 The rules
- Required: valid hunting licence and passed exam
- Licence fee: 680 kr a year in 2026
- The licence is valid 1 April to 31 March
- Age limit 16, under 18 with parental consent
- Hunting weapons need a weapon permit from the police
🔓 Exceptions
- Hunting seasons vary by species, and hunting out of season is illegal
- Rifle hunting for larger game needs an extra rifle test
- Some species are protected all year
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Hunting without a valid licence, out of season or without a weapon permit is punishable with a fine, confiscation of weapons and loss of the hunting licence.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I go hunting in Denmark?
Yes, with a valid hunting licence, a passed hunting exam and a weapon permit from the police.
What does a hunting licence cost?
The licence fee is 680 kr a year in 2026. The licence is valid for a hunting year from 1 April to 31 March.
How old must I be?
16. You can take the hunting exam in the year you turn 16, and under 18 needs parental consent.
What is needed to own hunting weapons?
A weapon permit from the police, with a valid hunting licence as a precondition.
What is the penalty for illegal hunting?
Hunting without a licence, out of season or without a weapon permit is punished with a fine and confiscation of weapons.
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