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Hunting license in Sweden:free theory test practice in English

To get a hunting license in Sweden, meaning a license to own a firearm for hunting, you must pass the Swedish hunting exam (jägarexamen). It has one theoretical test and three practical sub-tests, and the theory test must be passed before you can book any practical test. You take it in an app on your own phone or tablet, supervised by an approved examiner, and you can switch the whole test to English.

Prøveklar lets you practice with questions in Swedish, with an English translation of every question and an explanation in English after each answer. That way you learn the Swedish terms too, which helps because the official study material is only in Swedish. Start with a free test of 10 questions, no account needed. Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not part of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket).

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Swedish hunting exam – theoretical test

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Think first – open the answer when you have decided. The questions are in the original language, like the real test – hover over a question or an answer to see it in English, or tap “EN” on your phone.

Hunting and firearms legislation, hunting ethics1 / 3

Vad räknas som jakt enligt jaktlagen?What counts as hunting (jakt) under the Hunting Act (jaktlagen)?

  1. AEndast att döda vilt med skjutvapen under allmän jakttidOnly killing game with a firearm during the general open season
  2. BEndast att fånga eller döda vilt på egen jaktmarkOnly catching or killing game on your own hunting ground
  3. CAtt fånga eller döda vilt och att i sådant syfte söka efter, spåra eller förfölja viltCatching or killing game and searching for, tracking or pursuing game for that purpose
  4. DAtt döda vilt, men inte att söka efter eller spåra detKilling game, but not searching for or tracking it
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Correct answer: C. Att fånga eller döda vilt och att i sådant syfte söka efter, spåra eller förfölja viltUnder section 2 of the Hunting Act, hunting covers catching or killing game and also searching for, tracking or pursuing game for that purpose. Source: 2 § jaktlagen (1987:259)
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Du jagar älg. Solen har just gått ner. Hur får jakten bedrivas under den närmaste timmen efter solens nedgång?You are hunting moose (älg). The sun has just set. How may hunting be carried out during the hour after sunset?

  1. ASom drevjakt med löshundAs a drive with a free-running dog
  2. BInte alls; jakten måste avslutas vid solnedgångenNot at all; the hunt must end at sunset
  3. CHur som helst, så länge det finns tillräckligt med ljusIn any way, as long as there is enough light
  4. DEndast som smyg- eller vaktjaktOnly as stalking or stand hunting
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Correct answer: D. Endast som smyg- eller vaktjaktSection 9 of the Hunting Ordinance: moose may be hunted until one hour after sunset, but during that last hour only by stalking or stand (still) hunting. Source: 9 § första stycket 3 jaktförordningen (1987:905)
Firearms, ammunition, ballistics and firearm safety3 / 3

Du har ditt jaktgevär i bilen på väg mellan två såtar. Vad gäller enligt jaktförordningen?Your hunting gun is in the car as you drive between two drive sections (såtar). What applies under the Hunting Ordinance (jaktförordningen)?

  1. ADet får finnas patroner i magasinet men inte i patronlägetThere may be cartridges in the magazine but not in the chamber
  2. BVapnet får vara laddat om bilen står stillThe gun may be loaded if the car is stationary
  3. CVapnet får vara laddat om motorn är avstängdThe gun may be loaded if the engine is switched off
  4. DDet får inte finnas ammunition i vapnets patronläge eller magasinThere must be no ammunition in the gun's chamber or magazine
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Correct answer: D. Det får inte finnas ammunition i vapnets patronläge eller magasinSection 22 of the Hunting Ordinance: a firearm kept in a motor vehicle must have no ammunition in the chamber or magazine. Source: 22 § jaktförordningen (1987:905)
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The theory test in short: questions, time and pass mark

The test is governed by the Swedish EPA regulation NFS 2015:10. Key facts from Naturvårdsverket:

  • 70 questions in 60 minutes.
  • Each question has four options, and only one is correct. Some questions have a picture.
  • You need at least 60 correct answers to pass.
  • The EPA may add up to three trial questions that do not count towards your result. You will not know which ones they are.
  • You take the test in the app Teoriprov för jägarexamen on your own phone or tablet with internet access.
  • No aids are allowed, for example course material.
  • After the test you see a preliminary result. The examiner must approve it.
  • You can take only one theory test per day.
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Taking the jägarexamen in English

  • The test is available in Swedish and English. In the app you can switch the whole test to English. The audio playback is not available in English.
  • You may use an interpreter at your own expense. The interpreter must be approved in advance, so contact the organiser well before the test.
  • If you have, for example, dyslexia or ADHD, or find the language difficult, you can ask for extra time, sit the test on your own or use the audio function. Ask the examiner in good time.
  • Study material is only in Swedish, according to the Swedish EPA.

Use the “Demo” mode in the app to test your device and see how the test works before the real day.

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Who needs the hunting exam, and is there an age limit?

Under chapter 4, section 4 of the Weapons Ordinance (2026:409), you need the hunting exam to get a permit to possess a firearm for hunting. The EPA can grant exemptions in individual cases, but not for handguns, and exemptions are granted very restrictively.

According to the Swedish Police, you must be 18 to hold a hunting firearm, although exceptions can be made in some cases.

A complete hunting exam consists of:

  • a theoretical test
  • a shotgun test
  • a basic rifle test
  • a large game rifle test

Which practical tests you need depends on the type of firearm you want a license for. A foreign hunting exam is not registered in the Swedish Hunter Registry and cannot be converted into a Swedish one.

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How to get a hunting license in Sweden: booking, Hunter ID and fees

  • Register in the Hunter Registry (Jägarregistret) to get a personal Hunter ID, and show it to the examiner on the day. Without a Swedish personal identity number you create a profile there and log in with it when the test starts.
  • Book the test with an approved examiner. The Swedish Hunters' Association and the National Association of Hunters list test ranges, examiners and courses.
  • The theory test costs SEK 500, paid to the test range (section 32 NFS 2015:10).
  • Practical tests: shotgun SEK 400, basic rifle SEK 200, large game rifle SEK 200. Ammunition costs extra.

A course is not mandatory. You can prepare on your own, but the test is always taken under an approved examiner.

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Topics in the test, from hunting laws to game handling

The test covers 16 subject areas listed in NFS 2015:10, and Swedish hunting laws are a big part of it. On Prøveklar they are grouped into eight categories:

  • Hunting and firearms legislation, hunting ethics
  • Firearms, ammunition, ballistics and firearm safety
  • Species identification and ecology
  • Wildlife management, wildlife damage and wildlife research
  • Wildlife care and nature conservation
  • Hunting methods and hunting dogs
  • Trapping of wild mammals and birds
  • Wounding, tracking injured game and handling harvested game

Laws change, and so do the test questions. Sweden has a new Weapons Act (2026:408) and Weapons Ordinance (2026:409), which replaced the old ones in 2026. The EPA advises you to follow current legislation alongside the study books.

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Free online practice test with Prøveklar

  • Free test: 10 questions, no account needed.
  • Full training: questions in Swedish, each with an English translation of the question and answers, an explanation in Swedish and English and a quote from the rule it is based on.
  • Exam simulation: 70 questions, 60 minutes, 60 correct to pass, like the real test.
  • Results by category, so you see where to study more.

The questions are our own, written from Swedish hunting and firearms law and official EPA material. They are not the real exam questions, and no practice can guarantee that you pass.

Topics

What the test covers

  • Hunting and firearms legislation, hunting ethics16
  • Firearms, ammunition, ballistics and firearm safety24
  • Species identification and ecology13
  • Wildlife management, wildlife damage and wildlife research13
  • Wildlife care and environmental/nature conservation considerations13
  • Hunting methods and hunting dogs16
  • Trapping of wild mammals and birds8
  • Wounding, tracking of injured game and handling of harvested game16
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Swedish hunting exam in English?

Yes. The theory test can be switched to English in the app. The audio playback is only in Swedish. You can also use an approved interpreter at your own expense.

How many questions are in the theory test, and how many must be correct?

70 questions in 60 minutes. You need at least 60 correct answers to pass (section 13 a NFS 2015:10).

How much does the theory test cost?

SEK 500, paid to the test range (section 32 NFS 2015:10).

Can I see which questions I got wrong?

No. The EPA does not release test questions, but the Hunter Registry shows how you did in each category.

Can I retake the test on the same day?

No. You can take only one theory test per day (section 14 NFS 2015:10). You can try again on another day.

How long is a passed theory test valid?

A passed test is valid without time limit.

How old do you have to be to get a hunting license in Sweden?

According to the Swedish Police, you must be 18 to hold a hunting firearm, although exceptions can be made in some cases.

Is there a free jägarexamen practice test or app in English?

Prøveklar has a free test of 10 questions with no account needed. The questions are in Swedish, each with an English translation and an explanation in English. It runs in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer. The real test is taken in the EPA app Teoriprov för jägarexamen.

Can I convert my foreign hunting license?

No. Foreign hunting exams are not registered in the Swedish Hunter Registry and cannot be converted. Exemptions from the exam are granted only in rare cases.

Is Prøveklar official?

No. Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not connected to Naturvårdsverket, the Swedish Police Authority or the hunting associations. The questions are not official exam questions.

Sources

Prøveklar is an independent practice service and is not connected to Naturvårdsverket (the Swedish EPA), the Swedish Police Authority or the hunting associations; the questions are our own and are not taken from the official exam. Last checked: 05.11.2026.