Thread: Overseas hunting licence

Originally Posted by Kiwihunter

Yeah I've just been to Hungry hunting with some Swiss colleagues and filled the freezer (which I'll do a write up soon) and they asked if I had a hunting licence so that next time I can go actually hunting and not just as a tag along. I could do a course in Switzerland (where I'm living at the moment) but it costs lots and is not really what I'm looking for. With the NZ firearms licence they weren't to sure if it would work. I see the NZDA do courses but as an old hunter it seems to much paperwork lol but I suppose I could do it if I get the time if it's valid.

As said before, there are huge differences in Europe - every country has its own rules (Switzerland being one of the those that make it extremely hard for non-residents, while Hungary is pretty easy-going).

I hunt in Hungary several times per year, plus I am organizing countless hunts for clients in Hungary. I have not had overseas clients hunting in Hungary, but that should not make any difference.

To apply for the Hungarian hunting license, you are generally required to present copies of:
- your passport or ID
- firearms license of your home country
- hunting license of your home country

So, as suggested, a DOC permit plus your NZ firearms license should be perfectly OK. I'd recommand to check with local hunters or agencies (depending on how you book your hunts in Hungary). If you need any help, just let me know.