Hunting
You can purchase different hunting permits for small or big game. State-owned areas provide hunting opportunities also for those who do not have access to an area belonging to a hunting club or similar. Persons who live permanently in Northern Finland in the area referred to in section 8 of the Hunting Act do not need a separate permit to hunt on state-owned land in their home municipality.
Purchasing a hunting permit is an investment in nature, as the permit revenue is spent on game management and ensuring the renewal of game animal populations. Metsähallitus experts and Game and Fisheries Wardens work with you to ensure that hunting is sustainable and lawful. In state-owned areas you must follow the Outdoor etiquette, which refers to jointly agreed good fishing and hunting practices.
The hunting areas managed by Metsähallitus vary in size, topography and permit conditions. Most of them are located in areas used for commercial forestry, where forestry work may also be carried out during the hunting season.
Hunter's information bank
Many special rights and derogations are associated with hunting.
Hunting in Finland
The most important things that foreign hunters should know about hunting in Finland.
Outdoor etiquette
In state-owned areas you must follow the Outdoor etiquette, which refers to jointly agreed good practices.
News for hunters
19.11.2024
Interested in aerial images, hiking trails or campfire sites? Make the most of Eräluvat.fi’s maps!
Every fishing and hunting area and hut has a page with a map window that shows the location of the destination. In case of permit areas, you can see the borders of the area. Did you know that you can choose what and how information is displayed on the map?
19.11.2024
Start using the new Eräluvat.fi by creating a customer account
The Eräluvat.fi website and the Eräluvat webshop have been merged and renewed. As a result of the update, old customer accounts are no longer be available. Paid permits continue to be valid.
18.11.2024
The sale of permits and huts for the year 2025 begins
See how permits and huts become available for sale on the new Eräluvat.fi service. Remember to create a customer account before making your first purchase!
13.11.2024
Hunting permits for winter 2025 go on sale on 16 December
Hunting male black grouse or male capercaillies in January is permitted on 36 sites, and willow grouse may be hunted on all sites in Northern Lapland in January–March.