Wilderness experiences in Finland
Eräluvat.fi has been renewed – you can now find wilderness destinations and permits in one place! From Metsähallitus, you can get fishing, hunting and off-road traffic permits for state-owned lands and waters. You can also book hut accommodation and pay the fisheries management fee.
What's new
For entrepreneurs
You can now find guidelines and services for entrepreneurs under the Entrepreneurs page. Information is available for commercial fishing, nature and fishing tourism as well as safaris. From the same place, you can also log in to the Business Portal.
Outdoor etiquette
Users of Metsähallitus wilderness sites observe the Outdoor etiquette. It encourages fishers and hunters to take nature, other people, catches and game into account in all activities.
Rental huts
The descriptions of Metsähallitus' shared rental huts and rental huts have moved from the Luontoon.fi website to the Eräluvat.fi service. In shared rental huts, you can book a bed, while rental huts can be booked entirely for your own use.
News
9.9.2025
Announcement: Permits for Commercial Fishing
Metsähallitus announces the application period for commercial fishing permits in the Northern Lapland region for the years 2026–2028 and in other parts of Finland for the years 2026–2030. Permits should primarily be applied for electronically via the Eräluvat.fi service between September 15 and October 10, 2025, 4:15 PM.
5.9.2025
Wildlife in the wilderness huts
Please note that Metsähallitus huts are remote and modest destinations, and their interiors may contain voles and their droppings.
29.8.2025
Stocking suspended at Mikkelin Valkea and Viannankoski
Due to supply issues, rainbow trout cannot currently be delivered to Mikkelin Valkea and Viannankoski. Stocking continues as normal at other sites.
25.7.2025
Restoration of Kellankoski and Kärnänkoski completed
The rapids Kellankoski and Kärnänkoski, part of the Kolima–Keitele rapids route in Viitasaari, have been successfully restored during August. The permit sales interruptions caused by the restoration work are now over.
Eräluvat blog
Vesa Ruusila, Director, Game and Fisheries
29.4.2025
Poaching case in Savo challenges a hunter's identity
Finland's most extensive poaching trial has sparked a lively debate on the ethics and legitimacy of hunting and the prevalence of illegal practices. Many hunters have also critically reflected on their personal attitudes towards poaching: what would I do if persons close to me were involved in similar offences?