NACE 01.7 – Hunting, Trapping and Related Service Activities | Public Tenders

NACE 01.7: Hunting and trapping in public tenders. CPV codes and contracts for wildlife management, pest control and state hunting concessions.

Definition: NACE 01.7 covers hunting, trapping and related service activities, including the capture of wildlife for fur, food or as live animals. The group includes state-regulated hunting activities, wildlife management and the marketing of game meat.

Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026

What does NACE 01.7 cover?

NACE 01.7 (Hunting, trapping and related service activities) classifies businesses that carry out hunting as an economic activity — from wildlife management in state-owned hunting grounds to specialist trapping operations.

Group 01.7 comprises a single class:

Class	Title	Typical activities
01.70	Hunting, trapping and related service activities	Wildlife hunting, game-population control, marketing of game meat, fur-bearing animal husbandry

State forestry administrations and federal forestry agencies award hunting tenancies and wildlife-management contracts through regulated procurement procedures. Pest control in urban areas (rats, pigeons) can also be related to this group.

Public Tenders: Hunting and Wildlife Management

Public contracts under NACE 01.7 mainly relate to the leasing of state hunting grounds, game-population control measures and the procurement of game meat for public-sector institutions.

Typical types of contract

Award of hunting tenancies: Award of hunting leases for state-owned grounds (federal forestry agencies, regional forest administrations) by public notice
Game-population control: Engagement of hunters for controlled culling in nature reserves, national parks and protective forests
Game-meat deliveries: Supply of game meat (deer, roe deer, wild boar) to public kitchens, canteens and representational facilities
Pest control in the animal sphere: Control of invasive species (raccoons, coypu) on behalf of nature conservation authorities and water boards
Wildlife monitoring: Engagement of hunting associations or research institutions for population surveys

CPV codes for NACE 01.7

CPV Code	Title	Typical subject of contract
03170000	Hunting and trapping products	Game meat, wildlife products
15119000	Various meats	Game meat for public kitchens
77230000	Services incidental to forestry	Hunting in state-owned forests
90600000	Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas	Wildlife control in urban areas
73111000	Research-laboratory services	Wildlife monitoring and population research
70000000	Real estate services	Hunting-lease awards for state grounds

For Contracting Authorities and Bidders

Public contracting authorities

Federal forestry agencies (AT) and regional forest administrations (DE): Leasing and management of state hunting grounds
National park and protected-area administrations: Game-population control as a nature conservation measure
Dyke and water boards: Control of burrowing invasive species (muskrat, coypu)
Armed forces and police: Procurement of game meat for canteens and catering facilities
Municipalities: Pigeon and pest management in urban areas

Typical eligibility requirements

Hunting licence: Valid annual hunting licence under the applicable state hunting law
Certificates of competence: For specific trapping methods and pest control
References: Evidence of management of comparable grounds
Liability insurance: Hunting liability cover with adequate sum insured
Food-law approval: For game-meat deliveries pursuant to Regulation (EC) 853/2004

FAQ

What tenders are available for hunting and wildlife management? Contracting authorities tender hunting leases for state-owned grounds, game-population control in protected areas and game-meat supply contracts for large kitchens. These are published on national procurement platforms and in the official gazette.

Which CPV codes are relevant for NACE 01.7? The core CPV codes are 03170000 (hunting products) and 15119000 (game meat). For management services in forests and protected areas, 77230000 and 90600000 are also relevant.

Are hunting leases subject to procurement rules? The obligation to formally tender depends on contract value, legal nature and the contracting body. Public-law bodies are generally subject to procurement law, but hunting grounds are often awarded under specific state-level rules.

NACE A – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Parent section
NACE 01 – Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities: Parent division
NACE 02.1 – Silviculture and other forestry activities: Related group

Last updated: January 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.