The theory tests consist of a general hunting knowledge test and the big game test, while the shotgun and rifle practical tests (for ground and big game tests) include. Upon successful completion of all five tests, candidates receive a hunter`s certificate from their supervisor. Passing this test indicates that you are ready and allowed to hunt in Sweden. Hunters must hunt either on their own land or with the permission of the owner. The number of moose you can hunt each season depends on the land you hunt the city on. For example, our family can only hunt and kill one adult moose and as many calves as they want. This is set to maintain the moose population. From 15 April 2014, it will no longer be possible to pay for the hunting licence by international bank transfer. A large part (50%) of Sweden`s land is owned by large companies and the state, especially in the northern and central regions.
The remaining parts of the land, as well as hunting rights, are available for rent to hunting associations or individuals. In moose hunting, Swedes usually have a hunting team consisting of 3 to 20 people. Some hunters use dogs to track moose and scare them into the hunters` shooting range. If you don`t have dogs, hunting involves getting up very early in the morning, sitting in the cold and waiting. It`s not as fun as it sounds, but if you want moose meat for the rest of the year, you`d better find a moose! Landowners and hunting hosts require potential moose hunters to pass a standardized and recognized bronze level test to be eligible for Swedish hunting. The test involves photographing a life-size moose figure at a distance of 80 metres in two scenarios (standing and moving/running). Foreign hunters need special permits to bring hunting weapons into Sweden. For more information, please contact the police and customs.
Once logged in, you can pay the fee for other foreign hunters. You must have the full name, date of birth and residential address. Simply click on “Guest List” and create a new guest list. Fill in the required information and pay with VISA or MasterCard. When the transaction is complete, you can download a PDF containing the hunting licenses. If you wish to take a Hunter exam as a foreign citizen, you must register with the Hunter Registry prior to the test in order to obtain a personal HunterID number. Present the number to the examiner. The tests are organised by hunting associations throughout Sweden. As a hunting guest in Sweden, you can also go hunting, but under the supervision of another hunter with a hunting license.
In this type of guest hunting, you do not need a hunting exam or license to own weapons in your home country, but you must hunt under the direct supervision of someone who does. Viggesågen is known as the favorite place for Swedish hunting. Typically, at these altitudes, Swedes hunt common birds from the forest such as capercaillie, black grouse and possibly ptarmigan. Dogs are not only the best companions, but also the best partners for hunting in Sweden. For ptarmigans, dogs can easily mark them and require less stealth than highly conscious forest birds. Moose hunting season usually begins in early October (southern and central Sweden) or early September (northern Sweden), one hour before sunrise until sunset. To hunt moose, you can only use rifles as stipulated in Swedish hunting regulations. Our hunting ethic also means that we always pull the calf in front of the cow. We are very serious when we pursue an animal that has been shot but has not been found. You can also pay to participate in moose hunting in a hunting team. You can pay to hunt for a few days or a week.
Guests usually participate under the same conditions as local members of the hunting team. The hunting leader decides on the hunting area that day and where the other hunters will be deployed. In Sweden, hunting and wildlife management are an integral and essential part of species conservation. Hunting is a judicious long-term use of renewable natural resources. Wildlife is considerably protected and hunting can only take place to the extent and in the manner permitted by law. Once you have received the hunter`s certificate, you can apply to the local police for a permit to carry firearms for hunting. Be sure to provide a photocopy of your certificate and photo ID with your application. Anyone holding a Swedish hunting licence has the right to hunt as long as they comply with the hunting rules. It is also possible for foreign visitors to borrow the weapon from a local hunter, provided they are at least 15 years old and at least one eligible Swedish hunter is present to monitor it when hunting in Sweden.