Hunting permits for state-owned areas are issued by Metsähallitus. Hunting permits are divided according to game species. Small game permits include licenses for grouse, waterfowl and hare, small predators, and beaver. For moose hunting, you must apply for an area permit. Large carnivore permits cover hunting of bear, wolf, lynx, and seal.
Many hunting permits can be purchased directly, while som ...
Instructions for obtaining a hunting permit vary depending on the type of permit. Read more about Metsähallitus hunting permits in the Eräluvat.fi service: www.eraluvat.fi/en/hunting.
Catch quotas, hunting seasons and other restrictions vary by permit type, area and year. Carefully review the permit area information and permit terms before purchasing a permit.
Sales periods for permits are announced in the Eräluvat.fi service.
Many permits are valid immediately after purchase. Processing times for permits granted by application vary by permit type.
The validity period of permits varies by permit type. In addition, hunters must take into account species-specific hunting seasons, which may change annually.