Hunting
You can purchase different hunting permits for small or big game. State-owned areas provide hunting opportunities also for those who do not have access to an area belonging to a hunting club or similar. Persons who live permanently in Northern Finland in the area referred to in section 8 of the Hunting Act do not need a separate permit to hunt on state-owned land in their home municipality.
Purchasing a hunting permit is an investment in nature, as the permit revenue is spent on game management and ensuring the renewal of game animal populations. Metsähallitus experts and Game and Fisheries Wardens work with you to ensure that hunting is sustainable and lawful. In state-owned areas you must follow the Outdoor etiquette, which refers to jointly agreed good fishing and hunting practices.
The hunting areas managed by Metsähallitus vary in size, topography and permit conditions. Most of them are located in areas used for commercial forestry, where forestry work may also be carried out during the hunting season.
Hunter's information bank
Many special rights and derogations are associated with hunting.
Hunting in Finland
The most important things that foreign hunters should know about hunting in Finland.
Outdoor etiquette
In state-owned areas you must follow the Outdoor etiquette, which refers to jointly agreed good practices.
News for hunters
12.1.2026
We have updated the privacy statement on 12 January 2026
The privacy statement for the Eräluvat services was updated on 12 January 2026 regarding section Use and disclosure of personal data.
12.1.2026
Bookings for rental huts for 2027 open on May 5th at Eraluvat.fi
Bookings of rental and shared rental huts, as well as other sites available for booking for 2027, will open on Tuesday May 5th 2026 at 9:00am on Eraluvat.fi.
2.1.2026
Eräluvat.fi service purchase and cancellation terms update on 2 January 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.
24.11.2025
Payment options for hut reservations in the Eräluvat.fi service
Eräluvat.fi has been renewed, and also the payment options for hut reservations have been updated. Read more about the options available for private customers and businesses.