Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
Stil und Form Stil und Form - British Forces Germany
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Hunting (Jagen).<br />
Game shooting in <strong>Germany</strong> is steeped in tradition and convention. There is no hunting<br />
with ho<strong>und</strong>s in <strong>Germany</strong> but there are a number of Drag Ho<strong>und</strong> packs. pack s. A Drag Hunt is<br />
called Schleppjagd.<br />
To be allowed to hunt (shoot) a German has to pass a very stiff and expensive exam,<br />
which requires extensive study in laws, customs, wildlife, flora and fauna and weapon<br />
handling. Licences are issued by the local Ordnungsamt, cost about ab out € 80 and require to<br />
be covered by insurance, which costs about € 85 p.a. Do not be surprised if your host<br />
asks to see your shooting licence as he is required by law to ensure en sure that all his guests<br />
have a valid one and carry it on them. If you do not have the required r equired licence or up to<br />
date insurance, do not attempt to shoot as you and your host would wou ld be breaking the law<br />
and liable to extreme penalties.<br />
Members of BFG wishing to shoot in <strong>Germany</strong> must acquire adequate knowledge of<br />
German law and customs by <strong>und</strong>ergoing a basic test organised by the t he <strong>British</strong> Services<br />
Game Shooting Association (BSGSA). The BSGSA runs courses and tests t ests in<br />
Sennelager. Several SLOs are qualified to instruct on these courses cou rses and able to provide<br />
expert advice. For further details contact your SLO, who will advise a dvise accordingly.