Subsidy for Hunting License Acquisition Costs

Yamamoto Town subsidizes costs for residents who newly obtain hunting licenses and related permissions in order to strengthen countermeasures against crop damage from wild animals. Eligible applicants must live in the town, newly obtain the hunting license or related registration, have no past hunting accidents or violations, have no town-tax arrears, and not be linked to organized crime. They must also be able to serve for at least two years as members of the town wildlife damage countermeasure implementation team. The subsidy rate is up to 100% and the maximum amount is 100,000 yen. No fixed public application deadline is stated, and applicants should contact the town before taking the hunting license exam.