Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Hunting permit in person, the applicant must visit the office of Federal Ministry of Environment of Nigeria.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following page: Link
3. Visit the office and get an application form for a Hunting Permit as applicable to your requirement from the respective department.
4. Also get clarified about the attachments and important documents to be enclosed with the application form.
5. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
6. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the documents as required and submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
8. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the permit.
9. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a formal notification from the office and the applicant can collect it by any applicable means.

• Completed application form
• Identity proof/Passport of the applicant
• Proof of residence
• Permits for the weapons used for hunting
• Any supporting document (as instructed)

Federal Ministry of Environment - Headquarters ,
Mabushi 900108, Abuja
Tel:00012356987
Email : info@environment.gov.ng
Website: Link

• Any citizen of Nigeria, who wishes to do hunting for recreational or commercial purposes, can apply.
• Any foreigner is also eligible for the permit.

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• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections. Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.
• Applicants can enquire the office about the fees details and payment procedure if they had any doubts.

• Applicant’s particulars
• Identity document/Passport number
• Address details
• Contact details
• Banking details
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If a person in the Republic of Nigeria wishes to involve in a hunting activity for commercial or other stipulated purposes, he/she must first be in possession of a Hunting Permit legally obtained from the relevant authority.

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