Hunting Seasons in Albania 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Season Albania | 10/01 – 02/15 | yes | rifle | Driven hunts and night hunting permitted. Widespread in hilly and mountainous regions. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Hunting license and invitation required, sows with piglets protected |
| Roe Buck Season Albania | 05/15 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting in mountain forests. Invitation-based system for foreign hunters. Guide mandatory. · Hunting license and cull plan required, guide mandatory |
| Roe Doe Season Albania | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn and winter hunting. Cull plan required. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Does with fawns protected, cull plan required |
| Brown Bear Season Albania | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Very limited quotas. Korabi Mountains and Albanian Alps. Stand hunting. Invitation-based system. · Strictly limited quotas, special state permit and guide required |
| Chamois Season Albania | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Balkan chamois in the Albanian Alps. Demanding mountain hunting. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Strictly limited quotas, state permit and guide required |
| Wolf Season Albania | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Population control. Widespread in rural mountain areas. Invitation-based system for foreign hunters. · State permit required, harvest quotas limited |
| Red Fox Season Albania | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking, stand and den hunting. Widespread throughout the country. Guide recommended for foreign hunters. · Hunting license required |
| European Hare Season Albania | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunting and stalking. Common in lowland and hilly areas. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Hunting license required, daily bag limit applies |
| Woodcock Season Albania | 10/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Winter migrant. Hunting with pointing dogs in coastal and mountain forests. Albania lies on a major migratory flyway. · Hunting license required, daily bag limit applies |
| Grey Partridge Season Albania | 09/15 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Hunting with pointing dogs in open farmland and hilly terrain. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Hunting license required, daily bag limit applies |
| Mallard Season Albania | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting at coastal lagoons, lakes and wetlands. Karavasta Lagoon and Lake Shkodra as key areas. · Hunting license required, lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Turtle Dove Season Albania | 08/15 – 09/30 | no | shotgun | Short season during autumn migration. Hunting in agricultural areas and olive groves. Guide mandatory for foreign hunters. · Hunting license required, strict daily bag limit, harvest quotas limited |
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-08-02). Seasons may vary regionally and change at short notice — the official regulations of the respective country/state prevail. Not legal advice.
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