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
25.7.2025
Restoration work at Kellankoski and Kärnänkoski rapids in August: Fishing permit sales paused
Restoration work will begin on August 1 at Kellankoski rapids, part of the Kolima–Keitele rapids route in Viitasaari. The restoration of Kärnänkoski rapids, which began last autumn, will also continue. These works will affect fishing in the area. Permit sales for both rapids are suspended until August 15.
24.7.2025
Rainbow trout stocking continues at three sites. Suspensions remain in place at others.
Rainbow trout will be stocked again during the week starting August 11 in Manamansalo (Vaala), Kylmäluoma (Taivalkoski), and Hossa (Suomussalmi). However, stocking remains suspended at Matildanjärvi in Teijo, Teerilampi in Ikaalinen, Niemisjärvi lakes in Evo, Koirajärvi and nearby Kaunislampi in Salamajärvi National Park, and Maasydänjärvi and Ahvenlampi in Sievi.
21.7.2025
Fishing permit sales open on August 12 for six rapids. Sales remain suspended at three sites.
Metsähallitus will resume fishing permit sales on Tuesday, August 12 for the following rapids: Kotalankoski, Karvionkoski, Konnuskoski, Keihärinkoski, and Kymönkoski and Kellankoski along the Kolima–Keitele route. Sales remain suspended due to warm water temperatures at Langinkoski and Latokartanonkoski, and due to restoration work at Kärnänkoski on the Kolima–Keitele route.
16.7.2025
Waters are warming – Avoid fishing for salmonids
The cool summer has turned into a heatwave, and water temperatures are rising rapidly. Warm waters are stressful for salmonids, and they may not recover after being released. Metsähallitus therefore recommends avoiding fishing for salmonids and instead targeting species that tolerate heat better.
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?