Hunting Seasons in Belgium 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Belgium | 05/01 – 09/30 | no | rifle | Seasons vary by region (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels). Walloon regulations as reference. · Night hunting prohibited, cull plan required |
| Roe Doe Season Belgium | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Seasons vary by region. Walloon regulations as reference. · Night hunting prohibited, spare does with fawns |
| Wild Boar Season Belgium | 08/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | In Wallonia year-round for damage control. Driven hunts and stand hunting. · Sows with piglets protected |
| Fox Season Belgium | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Seasons vary by region. · Night hunting prohibited |
| European Hare Season Belgium | 10/15 – 12/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Short season. Population decline in some regions. · Daily bag limit applies |
| Pheasant Season Belgium | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Driven and stand hunting. Hens partially protected. · Cocks only, hens protected in some regions |
| Mallard Season Belgium | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Shotgun. · Daily bag limit, lead shot banned near water |
| Wood Pigeon Season Belgium | 10/15 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Decoying and stand hunting. Year-round pest control possible. · Hunting law, regional differences |
| Carrion Crow Season Belgium | 10/15 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Decoying. Shotgun. · Hunting law |
| Wild Rabbit Season Belgium | 10/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Pest control possible year-round. · Hunting law |
| Canada Goose Season Belgium | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Invasive species. Pest control possible. · Lead shot banned near water |
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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