jagdschutz-nrw.de

The Jagdaufseherverband Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. is a nonprofit association founded in Dortmund in 1995 to represent hunting-protection officers across North Rhine-Westphalia. Recognized by the state as an association of hunters, it also welcomes hunters and supports members and other interested parties with guidance on hunting protection and game-area management. The association promotes responsible hunting, wildlife conservation, and the protection of natural habitats and biodiversity. It works with partner associations, hunting organizations, and public authorities, while advocating for its members’ interests without pursuing party-political objectives.

Education and professional development are central to the association’s work. Through its Hunting and Nature Conservation Academy, it offers training to become a hunting-protection officer, including block-seminar and weekend-course options, as well as continuing education for certified game management specialists. It also provides access to instructors, events, documents, and information on relevant regulations. Members can find updates, resources, and a members’ area, while the association’s website also features a shop and links to suppliers of uniforms and uniform components.