Revierordnung

Revierordnung is a locally binding set of rules that govern the use of a hunting unit (Revier). It defines rights and duties of the landowner, the hunting authority, and the licensed hunting team within the area. The order serves to coordinate wildlife management, protect public safety, and regulate access and use of the land during hunting, shooting activities, and related operations. It is typically prepared by the owner of the hunting estate or by a hunting club in consultation with the local forestry or hunting authority and is anchored in the applicable state hunting law (Landesjagdgesetz). The text is usually posted on-site and made available to registered hunters.

A Revierordnung commonly covers: the boundaries and designation of the Revier; who may hunt there and under what license; permitted game species and the times and methods of hunting; access rules for non-hunters and public paths; safety requirements for firearms, hunting dogs, and visibility; signaling when a hunt is in progress; responsibilities for damage to crops or property; reporting of game, carcasses, and any incidents; restrictions on the use of baiting, traps, or other devices; and procedures for cooperation with landowners and authorities, including dispute resolution and penalties for violations.

The aim is to align the hunting activity with wildlife management objectives, protect humans and animals from harm, and prevent conflicts between hunters, landowners, and other users of the land. Revierordnungen remain subordinate to higher hunting and administrative laws.