Hunting Seasons

Hungary and the West Balkans are among Europe’s most sought-after destinations for serious hunters. With rich wildlife, centuries-old hunting traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, they offer the ideal environment for a refined and authentic hunting experience.

Red Deer Hunting Season

Mature trophy stag: 01 September – 31 October
Cull stag: 01 September – 31 January
Hind: 01 September – 31 January
Calf: 01 September – last day of February

Roe Deer Hunting Season

Roebuck: 15 April – 30 September
Roe doe: 01 October – last day of February
Kid: 01 October – last day of February

Fallow Deer Hunting Season

Trophy (Mature) fallow buck: 01 October – 30 November
Cull buck: 01 October – last day of February
Doe, Fawn: 01 October – last day of February

Mouflon Hunting Season

Mouflon ram: All year
Ewe, lamb: 01 September – last day of February

Wild Boar Hunting Season

Tusker, young pig, piglet: All year
Sow: All year

Small Game Hunting Season

Pheasant: 01 October – last day of February
Partridge: 01 October – 31 December
Collared dove: 15 August – 31 January
Mallard: 15 August – 31 January
Coot: 01 September – 31 January
Semi wild duck (driven mallard): All year
Bean goose, greater white-fronted goose, Canada goose, Egyptian goose: 01 October – 31 January
Greylag goose: 01 October – 31 December
Wood pigeon: 15 August – 31 January
Hooded crow, magpie: 01 July – last day of February
Jay: 01 July – last day of February
Brown hare: 01 October – 31 December
Rabbit: All year
Fox, golden jackal, beech marten, muskrat, racoon dog, racoon: All year
Ferret: 01 July -last day of Februray
Budger: 01 July -last day of Februray