Wilderness experiences in Finland
Eräluvat.fi has been renewed – you can now find wilderness destinations and permits in one place! From Metsähallitus, you can get fishing, hunting and off-road traffic permits for state-owned lands and waters. You can also book hut accommodation and pay the fisheries management fee.
For entrepreneurs
You can now find guidelines and services for entrepreneurs under the Entrepreneurs page. Information is available for commercial fishing, nature and fishing tourism as well as safaris. From the same place, you can also log in to the Business Portal.
Outdoor etiquette
Users of Metsähallitus wilderness sites observe the Outdoor etiquette. It encourages fishers and hunters to take nature, other people, catches and game into account in all activities.
Rental huts
Ensure a place to sleep by booking a shared rental hut. In a shared rental hut, you can book a bed for one or two nights against payment. You can book an entire rental hut for your group for one or several nights at a time.
News
7.11.2025
Fishing arrangements at Lake Matildanjärvi will change in April 2026
Metsähallitus will end the stocking of rainbow trout in Lake Matildanjärvi, located in Teijo National Park, at the end of 2025. However, the sale of fishing permits and supervision will continue as usual until the end of March 2026. Starting from April 2026, fishing at Matildanjärvi will be allowed under general fishing rights.
23.10.2025
We have updated the privacy statement
The privacy statement for the Eräluvat services was updated on 23 October 2025 regarding section Use and disclosure of personal data.
9.9.2025
Announcement: Permits for Commercial Fishing
Metsähallitus announces the application period for commercial fishing permits in the Northern Lapland region for the years 2026–2028 and in other parts of Finland for the years 2026–2030. Permits should primarily be applied for electronically via the Eräluvat.fi service between September 15 and October 10, 2025, 4:15 PM.
5.9.2025
Wildlife in the wilderness huts
Please note that Metsähallitus huts are remote and modest destinations, and their interiors may contain voles and their droppings.
Eräluvat blog
Vesa Ruusila, Director, Game and Fisheries
29.4.2025
Poaching case in Savo challenges a hunter's identity
Finland's most extensive poaching trial has sparked a lively debate on the ethics and legitimacy of hunting and the prevalence of illegal practices. Many hunters have also critically reflected on their personal attitudes towards poaching: what would I do if persons close to me were involved in similar offences?