French alps!

[frank123]

I’m off to the French alps for a week shortly… anyone able to point me in the direction of a guide?

Don’t want any massive bills or anything fancy.. just thought I’d take the opportunity to escape the family for an evening!

 

[Dhindes]

You could try the French forestry service - I have hunted with them, depends where you are in the alps.

Chasse à la journée

La chasse est partie prenante de la gestion durable des forêts car elle contribue à la conservation des écosystèmes forestiers et au développement de leur biodiversité. Découvrez les avantages des chasses à la journée dans les territoires d’exception gérés par l’Office national des forêts.

www.onf.fr

 

[Heym SR20]

The French Alps cover a big area. I would look up where you will be. Doubtless there will be a gunshop and / or local hunting association and give them a call, drop them an email. I have found that those with similar interests the world over very quickly start talking and sharing adventures.

 

[TringSaint]

In the part of France where I had my house (perigord vert ) all hunting was managed by the Marie’s office.
So I would contract them in the nearest town and they should be able to help.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

FYI. https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/france/lifestyle/sports-leisure/hunting-regulations​

Hunting Licences in France​

In order to have the right to hunt in France, it is necessary to have a hunting permit (permis de chasser). Hunters have to pass a theory and practical exam before being given a licence. Both of these exams are organised by the National Hunting and Wildlife Agency, ONCFS (Office National de Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage) and are held all year round.

• Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage
  At: 85 bis avenue de Wagram, BP 236, 75822 Paris Cedex 17
  Tel: 01 44 15 17 17
  Fax: 01 47 63 79 13

To prepare for this exam, hunters have to undergo an obligatory training course. Candidates cannot take the practical exam until they have passed the theory exam and must be at least 15 years old on the day of the theory exam. If the candidate fails one of the exams then they must begin the process again and fill in a new application form.

Accompanied Hunting (​

People aged over 15 may hunt if accompanied by an adult who has had a hunting permit for over 5 years. The permit allowing them to do so is available at no charge and is valid for one year. The accompanying person must follow a training course before being granted a permit, and there must be only one rifle for two people. The applicant must fill in a form for chasse accompagnée and provide:

• two passport-sized photographs
• a certificate proving that the training course was carried out
• proof of identity
• a letter from the accompanying person stating that they have a valid hunting licence

The form should be sent to the local prefecture of the applicant's home town.

• Visit the ONCF to download the necessary application form (PDF)

 

[Dhindes]

But you can get a 3 day permit just using your firearms permit. No test needed as a visitor

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Did not know that.