Wildlife and hunting in the city
<p>Numerous wild animal species live in the city. As humans and wild animals have to share the same habitat, this can also lead to problems.<br><br>
 The most common wild animals in the urban area are</p>
<ul>
 <li>Wild rabbits</li>
 <li>Foxes</li>
 <li>Stone martens</li>
 <li>Raven crows</li>
</ul>
<p>There is no obligation to pay compensation for damage caused by wild animals outside of hunting grounds. Land and buildings must be insured against damage caused by game by the respective owner.</p>
<p>Most of Munich's urban area is a pacified district in which hunting is generally not permitted. In individual cases, limited hunting may be authorised on application.<br><br>
 If you have serious problems with wild animals, you can contact the lower hunting authority in the district administration department. This also applies to questions about falconry and native mordant birds.</p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong><br>
 In the event of road accidents involving wild animals, please contact the police.</p>
Accident Animals Common Damage Determination Determination of hunting ground boundaries Determine Falconry Forest protection officer Fox Game accident Game damage Ground Hunting behaviour Hunting grounds Hunting protection Hunting protection officers Lantern Lead Live trap Marten Obligation Permitted Poaching Police Problems with wild animals Stalking Stalking birds Stone marten Trapping Wild animal Wild boar Wild rabbit Wildlife accidents authorised behaviour boundaries causes compensation damages grounds insured officer officers rabbit

# Wildlife and hunting in the city

## Summary

Numerous wild animal species live in the city. As humans and wild animals have to share the same habitat, problems can arise.
## Description

Numerous wild animal species live in the city. As humans and wild animals have to share the same habitat, this can also lead to problems.  
  

The most common wild animals in the urban area are

* Wild rabbits
* Foxes
* Stone martens
* Raven crows

There is no obligation to pay compensation for damage caused by wild animals outside of hunting grounds. Land and buildings must be insured against damage caused by game by the respective owner.

Most of Munich's urban area is a pacified district in which hunting is generally not permitted. In individual cases, limited hunting may be authorised on application.  
  

If you have serious problems with wild animals, you can contact the lower hunting authority in the district administration department. This also applies to questions about falconry and native mordant birds.

**Please note:**  

In the event of road accidents involving wild animals, please contact the police.

## Responsible Department

KVR
## Required Documents

* Informal letter with description of the situation (if available with photos and sketch plan)

## Special Considerations

We are also your contact for these topics:

* Hunting districts, determination of hunting ground boundaries
* Appointment of hunting protection officers and forest protection officers
* Notification of poaching and unethical hunting behaviour
* Stalking and falconry

## Fee Range

50 to 250 euros (depending on the individual case)

## Processing Time

2 days to 3 weeks (depending on the effort involved, for example if experts have to be called in)

## Legal Basis

Federal Hunting Act, Bavarian Hunting Act, Implementing Ordinance to the Bavarian Hunting Act, Federal Game Protection Ordinance, Forest Act for Bavaria

## Questions and Answers

* **There's a fox in my garden**  
   A large number of foxes live in the city of Munich and have adapted to the urban habitat. Further information can be found in our "Fox" information sheet
* **A stone marten can be heard in our attic**  
   Martens like to live in attics, mezzanines or garages. Further information can be found in our information sheet "Stone martens"
* **Wild rabbits destroy plants and dig holes**  
   Wild rabbits live in colonies and build dens. This can lead to browsing damage to plantings and undermining of paths. Further information can be found in our information sheet "Wild rabbits"
* **There is a dead wild animal in my gardenp**   
   The landowner is responsible for disposing of a dead wild animal on private property. A disposal company can be commissioned for this purpose.
* **Can I simply set a live trap for wild animals such as foxes or stone martens on my property?**   
   No, you would be committing a serious legal offence. Please enquire with us beforehand.
* **Raven crows fly at passers-by**  
   The problem only exists for a short time during the crows' rearing phase, when the young are still flying unsteadily and often land on lower branches or the ground. The parents then try to protect their young from passers-by. As soon as the young crows are able to fly better after a few days and can therefore flee, this behaviour ends. Avoid these areas under trees during this time. Further information can be found in our information sheet "Raven Crows".
* **Keeping a bird of prey or falcon**  
   Please refer to our information sheet "Keeping birds of prey and falcons".

  


* Hunting territories, determination of hunting ground boundaries
* Appointment of hunting protection officers and forest protection officers
* Reporting poaching and unethical hunting behaviour
* Stalking and falconry

## Further Links

* [General Data Protection Regulation](https://stadt.muenchen.de/infos/dsgvo-datenschutzgrundverordnung.html)
* [Information sheet "Fox"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Fuchs-Infos.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Stone marten"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Steinmarder-Infos.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Wild rabbits"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Wildkaninchen-Infos.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Raven"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Rabenkraehe-Infos.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Birds of prey"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Greifvoegelhaltung-Infos.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Attacks by ravens"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Rabenkraehen.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Badger"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Infoblatt_Dachs.pdf)
* [Information sheet "Raccoon"](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Kreisverwaltungsreferat/fachspezifisch/HA-I/Jagen-Fisch-Waffen/Dokumente/Infoblatt_Waschbaer.pdf)

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