How to get permission for hunting

The right to hunt in the Republic of Kazakhstan is granted subject to compliance with the requirements of the law.

The following age requirements apply to citizens:

• From the age of 21 — for hunting with firearms;

• From the age of 14 — for hunting using other permitted hunting equipment, hunting dogs, and trained birds of prey.

Documents Required for Recreational (Sport) Hunting

In accordance with paragraph 8 of the Hunting Rules, hunters must have the following documents:

1. A hunter's certificate.

2. A permit for the use of wildlife.

3. A hunting voucher issued by a hunting enterprise.

4. When hunting with firearms — a permit for the storage, or storage and carrying, of civilian firearms and ammunition.

5. When hunting with trained birds of prey — a passport for the bird of prey.

For Foreign Citizens

The right to hunt is subject to special requirements, including entering into an agreement with a hunting enterprise for the organization of hunting, obtaining a permit for the use of wildlife and a hunting voucher, and possessing a document issued by the internal affairs authorities authorizing the import and export of hunting firearms and ammunition, if such firearms are used.

Recreational hunting is carried out in assigned hunting grounds in compliance with established hunting seasons, quotas, and restrictions.