Stichting Jachtopleidingen

What Stichting Jachtopleidingen does

Stichting Jachtopleidingen Nederland (SJN) is a Dutch foundation (stichting) headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands, established circa 1980 and originating from the Koninklijke Nederlandse Jagersvereniging. The organization develops and administers courses and examinations in nature, hunting, and wildlife management (faunabeheer), serving aspiring hunters, licensed hunters seeking specialization, and wildlife professionals across the Netherlands. Its flagship offering, the Jacht & Faunabeheer course (€715 incl. VAT), prepares students for the Dutch hunting exam, which is a statutory requirement for the 'omgevingsvergunning jachtgeweeractiviteit' (firearms hunting permit) issued under oversight of the Ministry of Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur. Complementary courses cover Wildhygiëne (€145–€180) for the 'gekwalificeerd persoon' food-safety certification, Kennis en Beheer van Reeën (€250–€325), Beter Ganzenbeheer (€40), and supplementary modules for falconry and duck decoy hunting, plus a continuing-education refresher (Nascholing Wildhygiëne at €55).

The technology stack is a conventional learning management system rather than an AI-enabled platform: self-service online registration via jachtopleiding.com, a secure intranet portal with credentials activated at course start, video-based theoretical lessons that can be replayed, live synchronous Zoom sessions, and a course forum for instructor and peer interaction. Practical training (shotgun, rifle, and hunting practice) is delivered at a network of certified partner shooting ranges across the Netherlands, with theory exams administered at approximately 15 Lamark test centers and practical exams held at Jacht- en Schietsportcentrum Dorhout Mees in Biddinghuizen. The business operates a self-serve product-led go-to-market motion, with standardized annual intake (registration opens July 1 for November courses) and pricing transparency on the website.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course tuition fees and separately administered examination fees (€181–€472 depending on module), supplemented by member discounts granted through the Jagersvereniging partnership. The organization also offers WBE-level (Wildbeheereenheid) group course delivery on request for products such as Beter Ganzenbeheer, opening an enterprise channel on top of the individual consumer base. As a Dutch non-profit foundation with 7 employees, no disclosed funding, and no equity instruments, SJN functions as a regulated education utility rather than a venture-backed growth entity, and its institutional recognition (Staatsbosbeheer recognition of the roe deer course as of 2021; Ministry-endorsed diploma pathway) constitutes the principal source of its defensibility.

Name

Stichting Jachtopleidingen

Legal name

Stichting Jachtopleidingen Nederland

Website

https://jachtopleiding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Jachtopleidingen Nederland (SJN) is a Dutch foundation that develops and administers regulated courses and examinations in hunting, wildlife management, and game meat hygiene, serving aspiring hunters, licensed hunters, and wildlife professionals across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting and Wildlife Management Education

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Training Providers (Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard, Guide Training) (THAAAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Survival Skills Lessons (Bushcraft, Navigation, Foraging) (THAJAKAM), Vertebrate Pest & Wildlife Damage Management (AFAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Hunting education
• Wildlife management training
• Hunting certification courses
• Game meat hygiene
• Falconry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: SJN generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its various courses. Students pay lesgeld (course fees) upon registration, which must be received together with registration details for enrollment to be confirmed. Fees vary by course and are listed inclusive of 21% VAT.
2. Examination Fees: SJN administers exams through the Stichting Jachtexamens. Separate exam fees are charged for theory and practical components. Exam fees in 2026 include €472 incl. VAT for the complete Jachtexamen (theory and practice). Theory-only exams for specific modules (Valkeniersactiviteit, Eendenkooi) cost €181 incl. VAT. Practical oral exam for Valkeniersactiviteit costs €250 incl. VAT.
3. Membership Discounts: Members of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Jagersvereniging receive discounted course pricing. For the Wildhygiëne course, members pay €145 instead of the standard €180, demonstrating partnership-based revenue optimization with the parent organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Stichting Jachtopleidingen Nederland (SJN) develops and organizes courses and examinations in nature, hunting, and wildlife management (faunabeheer). The flagship offering is the Jacht & Faunabeheer course, which prepares students for the official Dutch hunting examination — a legal prerequisite for obtaining an environmental permit for hunting with firearms. The portfolio also includes specialized standalone courses such as Wildhygiëne (game meat hygiene qualification), Kennis en Beheer van Reeën (roe deer management), Beter Ganzenbeheer (goose management), supplementary modules for falconry and duck decoy hunting, and a shooting proficiency certificate for large game.

Product overview

Stichting Jachtopleidingen Nederland (SJN) offers a portfolio of hunting and wildlife management courses based on a core curriculum with supplementary modules. The primary offering is the Jacht & Faunabeheer course, which serves as the foundational training for the hunting exam and licenses hunters in the Netherlands. This core course is supplemented by specialized modules for falconry (Jacht met Jachtvogels) and duck decoy hunting (Jacht met Eendenkooi). SJN also provides specialized standalone courses including Wildhygiëne (Wild Hygiene) for food safety certification, Kennis en Beheer van Reeën (Roe Deer Knowledge and Management), Beter Ganzenbeheer (Better Goose Management), and Nascholing Wildhygiëne (Wild Hygiene Refresher). Additionally, the organization offers a shooting proficiency certificate for moving large hoofed animals in partnership with shooting ranges. The courses combine online theory, video lessons, live Zoom sessions, and practical components including shooting range training and field practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jacht & Faunabeheer

Quantifiable outcome

• Spring 2026 exam pass rates: Theory 72%, Shotgun proficiency 64%, Rifle proficiency 82%, Hunting practice 78%, Overall 36%.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Staatsbosbeheer (SBB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021As of 2021, Staatsbosbeheer requires an officially recognized roe deer course for roe deer managers in SBB territories. SJN's 'Kennis & Beheer van Reeën' course is officially recognized by Staatsbosbeheer for this purpose, making it a required qualification for wildlife managers on SBB lands.
• Stichting JachtexamenscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStichting Jachtexamens is responsible for organizing and administering the official hunting examinations in the Netherlands, including 'Jacht met een geweer' (hunting with firearms), 'Jacht met één of meer jachtvogels' (falconry), and 'Jacht met een eendenkooi' (duck decoy hunting). During the SJN Jacht & Faunabeheer course, students can register for the hunting exam through this foundation. SJN shares personal data with Stichting Jachtexamens for exam administration purposes.
• Jagersvereniging (Koninklijke Nederlandse Jagersvereniging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Hunters Association is the parent organization from which SJN originated. SJN develops courses in cooperation with the Jagersvereniging, which also provides member discounts on SJN courses (e.g., €145 vs €180 for Wildhygiëne). Members receive notifications about SJN courses through Jagersvereniging channels.
• LamarkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLamark provides logistics services for examination centers, enabling SJN students to take their Wildhygiëne exams at approximately 15 examination locations across the Netherlands. Students can choose their preferred date, time, and location within the designated examination period.
• NOVO (Nationaal Overleg Valkerij Organisaties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NOVO coordinates three falconry theory sessions organized for students taking the Jacht met Jachtvogels (falconry) module. Three falconry associations are affiliated with NOVO. NOVO charges a small participation fee for these sessions. The practical component of falconry training is provided by various falconry associations with recognized mentors.
• Vereniging Het Ree (VHR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Roe Deer Association offers complimentary one-year membership to SJN course participants who are not yet members. Benefits include the magazine 'Het Ree' and access to VHR activities. This partnership provides marketing reach and student enrollment incentives.
• Partner Shooting Ranges NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of certified shooting ranges across the Netherlands deliver practical training components for SJN courses. Partners include: Jacht- en Schietsportcentrum Dorhout Mees (Biddinghuizen), NJC Berkenhorst (Elspeet), Schietbaan Jaspers (Winterswijk), Schietbioscoop Van Seventer (Harderwijk), Schietbioscoop Hendrix (Lottum), Sportschietbaan Delfzijl (Meedhuizen), and Schietvereniging SDVV Almelo. Also includes German partner Schießkino Sögel for international shooting proficiency certification.
• Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority oversees meat inspection, including wild game. NVWA conducts official inspection when hunters identify abnormalities. For Nascholing Wildhygiëne, students must first re-register with NVWA before enrolling with SJN. NVWA also oversees Trichinella testing requirements for wild boar.
• Nederlandse Bond van Poeliers en Wildhandelaren (NBPW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Association of Poultry and Game Dealers collaborated with the Jagersvereniging and SJN, along with the government and wild game wholesalers, to develop the 'gekwalificeerd persoon' (qualified person) training course in response to new EU food hygiene legislation.

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Direct peers

• Deutscher Jagdverband (DJV): The DJV is the German national hunting federation and oversees the regulated 'Jägerausbildung' (hunter education) leading to the German hunting license ('Jagdschein'). It shares SJN's role as the gateway provider of legally mandated hunter certification within its national jurisdiction.
• British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC): BASC is the UK's national representative body for shooting sports and also delivers regulated shooting and hunting education, certification, and accreditation. It is the closest functional analog to SJN outside the Netherlands, providing Ministry-equivalent training pathways and acting as a membership-driven association in the same way the Jagersvereniging does.
• Danmarks Jægerforbund (Danish Hunters' Association): The Danish Hunters' Association provides regulated hunter education and certification for the Danish hunting license, with similar course structures, exam administration, and membership model to SJN. Comparable as another national hunting-education foundation serving a small Nordic/EU country.
• Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs (FNC): The FNC is the national federation of French departmental hunting associations and plays a central role in delivering and regulating French hunter training and the 'permis de chasser'. Comparable in mandate and regulatory integration to SJN's role in the Netherlands.
• Svenska Jägareförbundet (Swedish Hunters' Association): The Swedish Hunters' Association runs the regulated Swedish hunting proficiency exam and offers training courses analogous to SJN's Jacht & Faunabeheer. It is a national-scale provider of hunter education tied directly to a recognized hunting license.

Broad incumbents

• FACE (Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the EU): FACE is the pan-European federation of national hunting associations, including both the Jagersvereniging and equivalents of SJN's partners. It does not directly teach courses but represents the policy and lobbying layer above SJN's educational mission.
• CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation: CIC is a globally active advisory body on sustainable hunting, wildlife management, and hunter certification standards. It does not directly deliver SJN-style courses but influences the policy and qualification frameworks that SJN operates within.

Others

• Koninklijke Nederlandse Jagersvereniging (KNJV): The KNJV is the Dutch Hunters' Association from which SJN originated and with which SJN maintains a core co-development and distribution partnership. It is not a direct competitor but the parent ecosystem that supplies member referrals and member discounts to SJN.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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