Wilderness supervision

Metsähallitus’ Game and Fisheries Wardens oversee compliance with legislation and the validity of permits in state-owned land and water areas, which account for about one third of the Finnish surface area. Game and Fisheries Wardens are responsible for the supervision of fishing, hunting and off-road traffic. Expert wilderness supervision aims to protect fauna, safeguard outdoor activities and prevent unauthorised or illegal activities.

The Game and Fisheries Warden is a law enforcement officer with rights comparable to those of a police officer. Metsähallitus employs 11 permanent Game and Fisheries Wardens. Wilderness supervision is also carried out in cooperation with other authorities and stakeholders, such as the police, the Finnish Border Guard and game management associations.

The Game and Fisheries Warden is named on the destination page for each Metsähallitus angling permit, trap permit and small game area. You can also find the contact details of Game and Fisheries Wardens on the Staff of Wildlife Service Finland page.