LATMA is nongovernmental, non-profit organization, founded in April 2000. Being the biggest organization that unites Latvian hunters, LATMA represents their interests both on national and international level. Since September 2000 LATMA is a member of Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the EU (FACE) and since 1993 - member of International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).

LATMA main objectives:

• Improvement of game management as a part of conservation of wild animals and their different habitat according to principles of sustainable use
  
  
• Promotion of hunting (as a part of eco-tourism)
  
  
• Corporation with governmental authorities in order to work out and implement hunting laws and normative acts
  
  

LATMA main activities:

• LATMA provides consultations for its members concerning game management, hunting legislation and other questions connected with hunting and wildlife. Association also takes part in scientific researches of game population.
  
  
• Organizing trainings for hunters, trophy and hunting dog experts
  
  
• Organizing of trophy exhibitions and hunting dog shows as well as other social activities for hunters