LATMA

The Latvian Hunters Association (LATMA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in Riga in April 2000 and registered as an association in 2004. It is an internationally recognized member of FACE, the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation. LATMA supports Latvia’s hunting community by sharing news, practical information, hunting regulations and documents, and seasonal hunting calendar details. Its website also explains how to join the association and provides information about its board and member clubs, including groups for women hunters, young hunters and red deer callers.

Education and exchange are central to LATMA’s activities. The association organizes seminars on topics such as hunting dog training, safe responses to accidents, waterfowl hunting and trapping. It also reports on research, wildlife management and conservation, and collaborates with other hunting organizations and public institutions. Through initiatives including MooseBelt and projects supported by the Medību saimniecības attīstības fonds (MSAF), LATMA shares work on wildlife research and habitat management. Its news and project coverage connects hunters with developments in Latvia and across Europe.