In Pyhäntä's vast hunting area, you can find mires, commercial forests, and grouse. You can also encounter a Canadian beaver there. The area includes few nature reserves. Please familiarise yourself with the special regulations regarding the species to be hunted.
2.1.2026
The wording of the terms is clarified, and the new structure better reflects the customer journey in the Eräluvat.fi service. The terms also specify how and where customers can place an order, how they benefit from logging in during the ordering process, and whom to contact in case of problems or changes.
There are hunting restrictions in this permit area.
The hunting area includes Itämäki, Kinkerisaarenneva and Rimpineva Nature Conservation Areas. In these areas, hunting is restricted in terms of game species.
Please also note that hunting is not permitted in peat production areas.
Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and on the area map.
The Piipari Wind Farm is located in the permit area. More information about hunting in the wind farm area you can get from our customer service.
Information about area's tourism services can be found on the following pages:
There are hiking services, such as campfire sites in this permit area.
More information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.
Call cost €0.00/min + mobile charge/local network rate. Urgent orders always by phone.
Mikko Rautiainen
Foreigners can also hunt in state areas. However, there are a few special requirements for hunting in Finland.
Visitors to Metsähallitus wilderness sites are expected to observe Outdoor etiquette. It encourages fishers and hunters to take nature, other people, catches and game into consideration in all activities. Find out more about the etiquette!
Learn more about hunting in nature reserves and public water areas, as well as dog training and bow hunting within Metsähallitus permit areas.
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period:1.11.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period:20.8.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period:20.8.2026–28.2.2027
Permits are sold for the period:10.9.–10.11.2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2026–28.2.2027
