Hunting calendar
Hunting periods by game species under the current regulation.
Hunting periods for protected game
The regulation on hunting periods for protected game and the list of bird and mammal species considered beneficial to agriculture and forestry define the periods in which specific game species may be hunted.
You can read the full regulation at this link .
Large game
| Species | Hunting period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fallow deerDama dama L. | — | |
| buck | 16.09.–31.01. | |
| doe and fawn | 16.09.–31.01. | |
| Roe deerCapreolus capreolus L. | — | |
| roebuck | 01.05.–30.09. | In lowland and hill hunting grounds |
| roebuck | 01.06.–30.10. | In mountain hunting grounds |
| doe and fawn | 01.10.–31.01. | |
| ChamoisRupicapra rupicapra L. | 01.09.–31.12. | |
| Alpine ibexCapra ibex L. | 01.08.–31.12. | |
| MouflonOvis aries musimon Pall. | — | |
| ram | 01.09.–31.01. | |
| ewe and lamb | 01.01.–31.12. | |
| Wild boarSus scrofa L. | 01.09.–31.12. | |
| boar and yearling | 01.01.–31.12. | |
| sow and piglet | 01.08.–31.12. | |
| Brown bearUrsus arctos L. | 01.10.–31.12.01.03.–15.05. | |
| WolfCanis lupus L. | — | |
| male | 01.01.–31.12. | |
| female and young | 01.07.–28.02. | |
| Western capercaillieTetrao urogallus L. | 15.03.–31.05. |
Fallow deer
Dama dama L.
- buck
- 16.09.–31.01.
- doe and fawn
- 16.09.–31.01.
Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus L.
- roebuck
- 01.05.–30.09.
- roebuck
- 01.06.–30.10.
- doe and fawn
- 01.10.–31.01.
In lowland and hill hunting grounds
In mountain hunting grounds
Chamois
Rupicapra rupicapra L.
- Hunting period
- 01.09.–31.12.
Alpine ibex
Capra ibex L.
- Hunting period
- 01.08.–31.12.
Mouflon
Ovis aries musimon Pall.
- ram
- 01.09.–31.01.
- ewe and lamb
- 01.01.–31.12.
Wild boar
Sus scrofa L.
- Hunting period
- 01.09.–31.12.
- boar and yearling
- 01.01.–31.12.
- sow and piglet
- 01.08.–31.12.
Brown bear
Ursus arctos L.
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–31.12. and 01.03.–15.05.
Wolf
Canis lupus L.
- male
- 01.01.–31.12.
- female and young
- 01.07.–28.02.
Western capercaillie
Tetrao urogallus L.
- Hunting period
- 15.03.–31.05.
Small game
| Species | Hunting period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Beech martenMartes foina Ehr. | 01.10.–29.02. | |
| Pine martenMartes martes L. | 01.11.–29.02. | |
| Brown hareLepus europaeus Pall. | 01.10.–31.12. | |
| Hazel grouseBonasa bonasia L. | 16.08.–31.10. | male |
| PheasantPhasianus spp. L. | 01.10.–15.01. | |
| Rock partridgeAlectoris graeca Meissn. | 15.09.–31.12. | |
| Grey partridgePerdix perdix L. | 15.09.–31.12. | |
| Common quailCoturnix coturnix | 01.08.–31.12. | |
| Eurasian woodcockScolopax rusticola | 01.10.–01.03. | |
| Common snipeGallinago gallinago L. | 01.10.–01.03. | |
| PigeonsColumba spp. L. | 01.08.–31.01. | |
| European turtle doveStreptopelia turtur L. | 01.08.–31.01. | |
| Wild geeseAnser spp. | 01.09.–31.01. | |
| Wild ducksAnas spp. | 01.09.–01.03. | |
| Eurasian cootFulica atra L. | 01.09.–31.01. |
Beech marten
Martes foina Ehr.
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–29.02.
Pine marten
Martes martes L.
- Hunting period
- 01.11.–29.02.
Brown hare
Lepus europaeus Pall.
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–31.12.
Hazel grouse
Bonasa bonasia L.
- Hunting period
- 16.08.–31.10.
- Note
- male
Pheasant
Phasianus spp. L.
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–15.01.
Rock partridge
Alectoris graeca Meissn.
- Hunting period
- 15.09.–31.12.
Grey partridge
Perdix perdix L.
- Hunting period
- 15.09.–31.12.
Common quail
Coturnix coturnix
- Hunting period
- 01.08.–31.12.
Eurasian woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–01.03.
Common snipe
Gallinago gallinago L.
- Hunting period
- 01.10.–01.03.
Pigeons
Columba spp. L.
- Hunting period
- 01.08.–31.01.
European turtle dove
Streptopelia turtur L.
- Hunting period
- 01.08.–31.01.
Wild geese
Anser spp.
- Hunting period
- 01.09.–31.01.
Wild ducks
Anas spp.
- Hunting period
- 01.09.–01.03.
Eurasian coot
Fulica atra L.
- Hunting period
- 01.09.–31.01.
Safety and regulations
Hunting may only take place in accordance with current laws, hunting regulations and association instructions. Dates and conditions may change by decision of the competent authorities.