Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire

What Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire does

The Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire (FDC49) is a French non-profit association founded in 1923 and headquartered at Les Basses-Brosses in Bouchemaine (Pays de la Loire), legally agréée for environmental protection. It federates the department's ~13,500 licensed hunters, coordinates ~300 communal hunting associations (ACCAs), executes statutory public-service missions (damage indemnification, individual hunting plans, Schéma Départemental de Gestion Cynégétique), and manages 240+ hectares of classified natural areas including the Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Basses Brosses et Chevalleries (90 ha), 200 ha on Île Saint-Aubin, and 20 ha at La Baumette.

Its core digital products are ChassAdapt (a real-time harvest-recording mobile app with AutoWing AI bird species recognition, owned and developed by the national FNC) and Chassexam (a 2026 hunter's exam preparation app). Service lines include hunting permit examination, mandatory decennial safety training, archery/trapping certifications, accompanied-hunting initiation, and a wildlife rescue centre. Revenue is predominantly membership and annual permit validation fees processed through the FNC's national guichet unique, supplemented by exam registration fees, OFB écocontribution grants (e.g., AutoWing), and territorial co-funding from the Conseil Départemental and Angers-Loire-Métropole for education and conservation programs.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by 269 volunteer animators, 24 Clubs Nature serving 349 children annually (77% non-hunter parents), and large public events such as the Fête de la chasse à Vernoil (10,000+ visitors). The federation collaborates closely with the Chambre d'Agriculture, ESA, CPIE Loire Anjou (A.R.B.R.E. network of ~160 farms), LPO Anjou, the Fondation pour la Préservation de la Nature, and the OFB on cross-sector biodiversity and education initiatives, positioning hunting as a regulated, conservation-linked activity across rural Maine-et-Loire.

Name

Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire

Legal name

Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire

Website

https://chasse49.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire is a French non-profit association that federates the department's 13,500 licensed hunters, delivers statutory hunting/environmental services (permit validation, damage indemnification, wildlife management plans), manages 240+ hectares of protected territories, and runs conservation, education, and biodiversity programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting Federation and Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG), Certificate Transfer, Scope Expansion & Multi-site Certification Management (AFAMALAK)

Keywords

• Hunting federation services
• Wildlife management
• Hunter training
• Wildlife damage compensation
• Territorial conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaucouzé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership and Validation Fees: Annual validation fees for hunters' permits, collected through the FNC's single-window guichet unique platform. The federation also collects membership fees from its 13,500 affiliated hunters.
2. Hunting Exam Registration Fees: Candidates aged 18 or older pay €46 in examination registration fees to the OFB, with additional federation training fees where applicable. Candidates under 18 in Maine-et-Loire receive free registration, exam book, DVD, and free annual departmental validation until age 18.
3. Damage Compensation (Indemnisation des Dégâts): The federation bears the full cost of indemnifying agricultural damage caused by large wild game. This represents a significant expenditure rather than a revenue stream. Farmers who suffer qualifying damage (crop loss or land restoration) may seek compensation through the federation, as regulated under the Environmental Code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire is a public-interest non-profit association that represents 13,500 hunters in the Maine-et-Loire department, delivers mandatory hunter training and certification programs, administers annual hunting permit validation, manages wildlife damage indemnification for farmers, and stewards more than 240 hectares of protected natural areas including the Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Basses Brosses et Chevalleries. It also operates digital tools (ChassAdapt and Chassexam apps) for harvest recording and exam preparation, runs biodiversity education programs in schools and Clubs Nature, and coordinates the A.R.B.R.E. farmer biodiversity network.

Product overview

Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Maine-et-Loire offers a portfolio of digital products and services centered on hunting regulation, education, and wildlife management. The core digital offerings include ChassAdapt (mobile app for real-time harvest recording and quota tracking) and Chassexam (mobile app for hunting permit exam preparation). The federation also provides training services including hunting permit examination, mandatory 10-year safety training, archery hunting certification, supervised hunting initiation, and trapper certification. Environmental and educational initiatives encompass school programs, nature clubs, and nature outings reaching over 36,000 children. Territory management services cover 320+ hectares of protected natural reserves including the Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Basses Brosses et Chevalleries, Île Saint-Aubin, and La Tourbière des Loges. The Autowing AI project integrated into ChassAdapt enables automatic bird species identification via photo analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chassexam: Mobile application for revising the theoretical hunting license exam, offering 400 official questions and practice exams.
• ChassAdapt

Products and services

• ChassAdapt Mobile Application
• Chassexam Mobile Application
• Formation au Permis de Chasser
• Formation Décennale Sécurité
• Formation Chasse à l'Arc
• Chasse Accompagnée
• Formation des Piégeurs
• Animations Scolaires et Clubs Nature
• Gestion des Territoires (Réserve Naturelle Régionale, Île Saint-Aubin, La Tourbière des Loges)
• Réseau A.R.B.R.E. (Agriculteurs Respectueux de la Biodiversité et des Richesses de l'Environnement)
• Centre de Sauvetage (Wildlife Rescue Centre)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 species recorded on the Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Basses Brosses et Chevalleries, including approximately 100 protected or red-listed species at regional or national level.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Angers-Loire-MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA longstanding partnership with Angers-Loire-Métropole funds school education programs discovering the Basses Vallées Angevines Natura 2000 site. The program targets CE2, CM1, and CM2 classes across the agglomeration. The federation has run sessions for 9,248 children and supervisors since 2006. The program is coordinated by LPO Anjou with contributions from Ablette Angevine (fishermen), Terre des Sciences, Maison de l'Environnement d'Angers, Anjou Sport Nature, and an area farmer.
• Chambre d'Agriculture Maine-et-LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe federation co-founded the réseau A.R.B.R.E. (Agriculteurs Respectueux de la Biodiversité et des Richesses de l'Environnement) with the local Chamber of Agriculture, ESA (École Supérieure d'Agriculture), and CPIE Loire Anjou. The network supports ~160 farms in integrating biodiversity into their operations. The partnership is financially supported by the Conseil Départemental 49.
• École Supérieure d'Agriculture (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA co-founded the A.R.B.R.E. network alongside the federation and Chamber of Agriculture, contributing agricultural expertise to biodiversity integration on farms.
• CPIE Loire AnjoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPIE Loire Anjou co-founded the A.R.B.R.E. network and provides environmental education and advisory expertise to participating farms.
• Fondation pour la Préservation de la NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation co-owns 200 ha on Île Saint-Aubin (Angers) with the federation and 6 ha at La Tourbière des Loges (Brain-sur-Allonnes) managed by the federation. Both organizations collaborate on land acquisition, conservation, and management of these significant natural areas.
• LPO Anjou (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPO Anjou coordinates the school education program funded by Angers-Loire-Métropole, in which the federation participates as one of several animators. LPO also partners on La Tourbière des Loges restoration.
• Parc Naturel Régional Loire-Anjou-TouraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PNR Loire-Anjou-Touraine is a partner in the restoration of La Tourbière des Loges (a 32-ha peat bog), collaborating with the federation and LPO 49 on the management of this exceptional site.
• Fédération de Pêche 49minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes the annual Journée Nature Junior event alongside the hunting federation, bringing together families for nature activities including fishing, archery, and nature crafts. This partnership bridges fishing and hunting communities.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe OFB collaborates with the federation on hunter's exam organization (exams administered jointly), the Sagir wildlife mortality surveillance network (in which hunters report dead or injured wild animals), and co-funds environmental projects through the écocontribution scheme (e.g., the AutoWing AI project, J'aime La Nature Propre).
• Neo (média positif des territoires)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeo media partnered with the FNC on its national communication campaign, producing four 'Ma première fois' videos where influencers from various backgrounds discover hunting and share their experience. This partnership aims to reach new audiences in rural and peri-urban areas.
• Lycée du FresneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lycée du Fresne contributes to the Réserve Naturelle Régionale management through student projects from its 'Aménagements Paysagers' (secondes professionnelles) and 'Elagage' and 'Génie écologique' (adult training sections) programs.
• CNPF (Centre National de la Propriété Forestière)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CNPF partners with the federation on the management and scientific monitoring of the Réserve Naturelle Régionale, contributing forestry expertise.
• GRETIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRETIA contributes scientific expertise to the biodiversity monitoring and management of the Réserve Naturelle Régionale, providing data on specific species and habitats.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ducks Unlimited France: French branch of the international wetland conservation organization. Comparable as a hunting-aligned conservation NGO operating in wetland habitat protection — directly relevant to this federation's Tourbière des Loges and Basses Vallées Angevines work.
• LPO France (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux): National bird conservation NGO that partners with this federation on the Tourbière des Loges peat bog restoration and coordinates the school education program at Angers. Comparable as a wildlife/conservation nonprofit serving overlapping constituencies but from a protection rather than hunting perspective.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs (FNC): The national umbrella organization of which this departmental federation is an affiliate. Operates the guichet unique validation platform, runs national TV campaigns, and owns the ChassAdapt/Chassexam apps used by this federation. Directly comparable mission at national scale.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB): National public agency that co-administers the hunting permit exam, co-funds AutoWing via écocontribution, and regulates hunting through the Environmental Code. Counterpart that the federation collaborates with on wildlife management.

Direct peers

• Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de la Gironde: Other French departmental hunting federation with the same legal status, mission, and member services structure. Most direct operational comparable for benchmarking training programs, territory management, and farmer partnerships.
• Fédération de Pêche du Maine-et-Loire: Local counterpart federation for recreational fishing in the same department. Co-organizes the Journ\u00e9e Nature Junior event with this federation. Same nonprofit federation model serving a parallel recreational outdoor constituency.
• Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de la Loire-Atlantique: Regional neighbor in Pays de la Loire (same region as this federation). Direct comparable for hunter training, school education programs, and Natura 2000 territory management in similar landscapes.
• Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs du Loir-et-Cher: Neighboring departmental hunting federation in Centre-Val de Loire with comparable hunter density and rural landscape. Direct peer for operational benchmarking on training delivery, ACCA management, and conservation territories.
• Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs d'Indre-et-Loire: Neighboring departmental hunting federation in Centre-Val de Loire. Same legal status, regulatory mandate, and operational model — directly comparable on training, territory management, and ACCA coordination.

Others

• Fondation François Sommer: Foundation that co-awards the European 'Territoire de Faune Sauvage' label this federation's Basses Brosses reserve received in 2021. Comparable as a French conservation/hunting-related foundation engaging on wildlife stewardship and sustainable rural development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/fdcmaineetloire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration-d%C3%A9partementale-des-chasseurs-de-maine-et-loire

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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