Jachtrecht means the right to hunt.
Until 1923, the right to hunt was a noble right. In many areas, the landlord was entitled to hunt across other people’s lands. Well into the nineteenth century, you can see hunting rights being auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Today, hunting is strictly regulated and mostly done as part of estate management. Hunters need a license that has several requirements, including permission from the owner of the land.
Map showing the hunting rights of the manor Walfort in Aalten, 1836. Collection Erfgoedcenrtum Achterhoek en Liemers (public domain)
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