Hunting Seasons in Bulgaria 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Bulgaria | 05/15 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. State hunting areas and private reserves. · Hunting license and cull plan required |
| Roe Doe Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Cull plan required. · Does with fawns protected |
| Red Stag Season Bulgaria | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rut hunting in September/October. Bulgaria is renowned for trophy stags. · Cull plan and guide required |
| Red Deer Hind Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Cull plan required. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Wild Boar Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | Driven hunts and stand hunting. Very popular in Bulgaria. · Sows with piglets protected |
| Chamois Season Bulgaria | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Balkan chamois. Mountain hunting in Rhodope and Pirin. · Strictly limited quotas, guide mandatory |
| Mouflon Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Introduced populations. Stalking and stand hunting. · Cull plan required |
| Brown Bear Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Very limited quotas. Rhodope and Rila mountains. Stand and baiting. · Strictly limited, state permit and guide required |
| Wolf Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Limited quotas for population control. · State permit required |
| Golden Jackal Season Bulgaria | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round hunting. Growing population in Bulgaria. · No closed season |
| Fox Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking, stand and den hunting. · Hunting license required |
| European Hare Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunting and stalking. · Daily bag limit applies |
| Pheasant Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Driven hunting with dogs. Popular hunting type. · Hunting law |
| Mallard Season Bulgaria | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting at lakes and rivers. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Woodcock Season Bulgaria | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Autumn migration. Hunting with pointing dogs. · EU Birds Directive |
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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