Hunting Season in Cyprus: What You Need to Know?

Due to the start of the hunting season, we inform about the hunting rules in Cyprus.

Of course, to hunt in Cyprus, you need to obtain a license - both for hunting and for possessing a weapon.

Requirements for obtaining a hunting license in Cyprus

• The hunter must be over 18 years old
• Must pass an exam, which includes tests on knowledge of hunting laws, safety rules when hunting, and be familiar with animal species
• Must not have been previously convicted of hunting in reserves
• The license must be renewed annually and is valid only for certain hunting areas and seasons

Requirements for obtaining a license for hunting weapons

• The candidate for carrying a weapon must be over 18 years old
• Must not have a criminal past
• Mental health must be confirmed by a medical certificate
• Must have a reason for carrying a weapon (in this case, a hunting license)
• Courses on safe handling of weapons must be completed
• The license applies only to hunting rifles

Rules for registering game

All game is registered through a special application - Artemis Cy.

• Artemis Cy for Android
• Artemis Cy for iPhone

Thanks to this application, the Department will be able to collect all data on game for the protection of hunting grounds in the Republic of Cyprus. Please note that the latest version of the application must be installed.

Reports on woodpeckers and rock pigeons are made through the "PDA Regime" menu, for other game - through the "Game" menu. Before hunting, carefully study the application and maps with the allowed shooting areas.

Frequently Asked Questions about hunting in Cyprus

When should the killed game be registered?

The registration of the game must be done immediately after the hunt in a specific location, that is, before the hunter gets into a car to change locations.

What to do if there is no access to the application?

If you do not have a smartphone or for some reason the application is not supported, the hunting department recommends installing the application on the phone of a trusted person (when registering, you need to provide the hunting license number and TIN).

In extreme cases, you can register the game by sending an SMS to the following numbers:

• Nicosia District: 99201081 and 99201231
• Limassol District: 99201258 and 99201503
• Paphos District: 99201946 and 99202286
• Larnaca and Famagusta District: 99202463 and 99203228

Where to report if you find violators or poachers?

If cases of illegal hunting are detected, do not try to deal with it on the spot, but report what happened to the police (number 1414) or to the hotline:

• Nicosia District: 99445697
• Limassol District: 99445728
• Paphos District: 99445679
• Larnaca and Famagusta District: 99634325

Information on the extension of the hunting license is posted on a special website.

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