Hunting Licence Renewal and Game Bag Returns 2026/2027

As a hunter in Denmark, submitting a game bag return and renewing your hunting licence are annual obligations. If you want to hunt during the 2026/2027 hunting year, you must submit your game bag return and pay your hunting licence fee on time.

Here is an overview of the deadlines, requirements and cost of a hunting licence in Denmark.

Game bag returns in Denmark

All hunters with a valid hunting licence must submit an annual game bag return. This applies even if you have not taken any game. In that case, you must submit a nil return.

You can report your game bag throughout the hunting season via Mit Jagttegn, Denmark's online hunting licence portal. Many hunters choose to record their bag after each hunt to avoid having to compile everything as the deadline approaches.

The final deadline for submitting your game bag return is 31 March 2026.

If you do not submit your return by the deadline:

• You will not be able to renew your hunting licence

• You risk being charged a penalty fee

• Repeated failures to submit returns may lead to sanctions

Information from game bag returns is used to monitor game populations and set hunting seasons in Denmark. Accurate reporting is therefore an important part of sustainable hunting.

When to renew your hunting licence

The Danish hunting year runs from 1 April to 31 March.

If you want to hunt during the 2026/2027 hunting year, you must renew your hunting licence before 1 April 2026. Renewal is normally available from February or March 2026 via Mit Jagttegn.

It is a good idea to renew well in advance, particularly if you plan to hunt in spring or carry out wildlife control.

How much does a hunting licence cost in 2026/2027?

The hunting licence fee for the 2026/2027 hunting year is DKK 680, including compulsory hunting insurance.

The legally required liability insurance is therefore included in the price.

Once payment has been completed, the hunting licence fee is non-refundable. It is therefore important to check that all your details are correct before paying.

Requirements for renewing your hunting licence

To renew your hunting licence, you must meet the following requirements:

• Your game bag return must be submitted by 31 March 2026

• The DKK 680 hunting licence fee must be paid

• You must not be disqualified from hunting

Once these requirements are met, your hunting licence will be valid for the new season from 1 April 2026.

Rifle proficiency test and bowhunting

If you want to hunt with a rifle, you must have a valid, registered pass in the rifle proficiency test. To go bowhunting, you must have passed the bowhunting test.

You do not need to retake these tests every year, but your passes must be correctly registered before you can hunt using the relevant method.

What happens if you do not renew your hunting licence?

If you do not renew your hunting licence:

• You must not hunt

• You must not carry out wildlife control

• You cannot legally use hunting weapons

You can renew later, but you must not hunt until your licence is valid again.

Checklist before 1 April 2026

• Report your game bag throughout the season, or by 31 March 2026 at the latest

• Renew your hunting licence via Mit Jagttegn

• Pay DKK 680

• Keep your receipt

Ready for the 2026/2027 hunting year

Submitting your game bag return and renewing your hunting licence are a routine part of being a responsible hunter in Denmark. By reporting your bag throughout the season and renewing well in advance, you can avoid problems in the run-up to the new season.

Get everything sorted before 1 April 2026 so you are ready for a new hunting season.

Good hunting! 🦌