Wildlife management and hunting

Sweden is committed to long-term conservation of viable populations of wild animals occurring naturally in the country. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the sectoral agency responsible for management of wild mammals and birds. Hunting forms part of wildlife management.   

 

 

Nowadays, you must have passed the Swedish hunting examination to be eligible for a firearms licence, although there are some exceptions. Those possessing a firearms licence for hunting weapons issued before 1985 are not required to take the hunting examination. Certain foreign hunters are also exempt. Read more about it under the Hunting register article.

• • Hunting in Sweden

    Foreign hunters that come to Sweden to hunt must pay a permit fee and carry the permit with you when you are hunting in Sweden. There are special rules for bringing hunting weapons to Sweden.

• • Wildlife management

    The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has six basic guidelines for wildlife management. Sweden is committed to long-term conservation of viable populations of wild animals occurring in the country. Sustainable use of natural environment is possible.