Wildlife and hunting in the city
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.
Required documents
- Informal letter with description of the situation (if available with photos and sketch plan)
Questions & Answers
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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
Legal basis
Federal Hunting Act, Bavarian Hunting Act, Implementing Ordinance to the Bavarian Hunting Act, Federal Game Protection Ordinance, Forest Act for Bavaria
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Waffen, Jagd, Fischerei
Internet
Phone
Postal address
Landeshauptstadt München
Kreisverwaltungsreferat
Hauptabteilung I Sicherheit und Ordnung, Prävention
Waffen, Jagd, Fischerei
Ruppertstraße 19
80466 München
Fax: +49 89 233-44636
Address
Ruppertstraße 11
80337 München