Wilderness experiences in Finland
In Eräluvat.fi you can 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.
News
18.9.2026
Rental huts can be booked for a maximum of one week
Rental huts available through the Eräluvat.fi service can be booked by the same customer for a maximum of one week at a time. A booking limit has now been added to the reservation system, preventing bookings of more than seven consecutive nights for the same rental hut.
18.9.2026
Terms of use have been updated
We have updated the terms of use for the Eraluvat.fi service. Information about the use of artificial intelligence has been added to the terms.
25.8.2026
Selkälahti and Keimiöjärvi rental huts to be withdrawn from use
The Selkälahti and Keimiöjärvi rental huts will be withdrawn from use from the beginning of 2027. The sites can be booked in the Eräluvat.fi service until 31 December 2026.
29.7.2026
Fishing may be temporarily suspended in some destinations due to warm water conditions – check the current status of fishing destinations
The sale of fishing permits for salmonid destinations is suspended when water temperatures rise too high. As of Tuesday, 21 July, no permit sales suspensions are in effect. The situation will next be reviewed on Monday, 3 August.
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?