Scotland - Apply for Hunting License

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Procedure

Apply By E-Mail

1. To Apply for Hunting License, the applicant must email their completed application to Scotland Nature Agency – link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – link

Note: There are different types of hunting licenses in Scotland, depending on the species the applicant wants to hunt. For example, the applicant needs a different license to hunt deer than he/she does to hunt grouse

1. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
2. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
4. Email all the documents with the completed form to the Scotland Nature Agency [email protected]
5. Nature Scot doesn’t charge licence application fees. Nor is there a charge when they issue the applicant with a licence.
6. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
7. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
8. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
9. Once everything is accepted the authority will issue the license via email.
10. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Proof of identity
• Valid Firearm or shotgun license

Office Locations & Contacts

Nature Scot Headquarters
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Email: [email protected]
Licensing Team- 01463 725364
Area Offices – link
Contact Details - link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old and have a valid firearms certificate or shotgun certificate.
• The applicant must also be fit and competent to shoot, which means he/she has the knowledge and skills to use a firearm safely and effectively.

Fees

• Nature Scot does not charge licence application fees. Nor is there a charge when we issue he/she with a licence.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form – link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of firearm or shot gun license
• Details of species intends to hunt

Need for the Document

• A hunting license in Scotland is a document that allows the applicant to hunt certain species of game in the country. There are different types of hunting licenses available, depending on the species he/she wants to hunt. For example, he/she needs a different license to hunt deer than he/she does to hunt grouse.

Information which might help

• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Species licensing A–Z guide – link

Others

Here are some of the benefits of getting a hunting license in Scotland:

• It allows the applicant to legally hunt certain species of game in the country.
• It gives the applicant peace of mind knowing that he/she is following all the relevant laws and regulations.
• It can help the applicant to learn more about hunting and the different species of game that are found in Scotland.