Elite Hunting Circle Hungary
A pine forest and hillside in the Hungarian landscape.
Hunting Seasons

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.

Big game

Big game seasons

Red Deer

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

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

Fallow Deer

Trophy (mature) buck
01 October – 30 November
Cull buck
01 October – last day of February
Doe, fawn
01 October – last day of February

Mouflon

Ram
All year
Ewe, lamb
01 September – last day of February

Wild Boar

Tusker, young pig, piglet
All year
Sow
All year
Small Game

Small game seasons

Small Game

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, greater white-fronted, Canada & 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, raccoon dog, raccoon
All year
Ferret
01 July – last day of February
Badger
01 July – last day of February

Hunting seasons are governed by Hungarian regulation and may change. Please always confirm exact, current dates with the organizing team.