Question 1

When is the Moose Season?

Accepted Answer

10/01 – 12/31 — Most important big game. Rut hunting Sep requires separate permit. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 2

When is the Roe Deer Season?

Accepted Answer

05/15 – 01/31 — Buck hunting from May, doe hunting from October. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 3

When is the Red Deer Season?

Accepted Answer

09/01 – 12/31 — Limited population in Bialowieza and western regions. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 4

When is the Wild Boar Season?

Accepted Answer

06/01 – 01/31 — Long season due to ASF control. Night hunting allowed. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 5

When is the Wolf Season?

Accepted Answer

07/01 – 03/31 — Population control. Belarus has one of Europe's highest wolf densities. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 6

When is the Red Fox Season?

Accepted Answer

10/01 – 02/28 — Furbearer and rabies control. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 7

When is the European Hare Season?

Accepted Answer

10/01 – 01/31 — Traditional small game hunt. Driven hunt with dogs. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Question 8

When is the Beaver Season?

Accepted Answer

10/01 – 03/31 — High beaver population in Belarus. Control hunting and trapping. (Source: HuntKit hunting seasons database, as of 2026-08-02; regional variations possible.)

Species / Season	Open Season	Night Hunting	Methods	Notes
Moose Season	10/01 – 12/31	no	rifle	Most important big game. Rut hunting Sep requires separate permit. · Limited licenses. State hunting grounds and private lessees.
Roe Deer Season	05/15 – 01/31	no	rifle	Buck hunting from May, doe hunting from October. · Harvest plan per district. License per animal.
Red Deer Season	09/01 – 12/31	no	rifle	Limited population in Bialowieza and western regions. · Strictly limited licenses. Rut hunting Sep-Oct.
Wild Boar Season	06/01 – 01/31	yes	rifle	Long season due to ASF control. Night hunting allowed. · Sows with piglets protected. ASF reporting mandatory.
Wolf Season	07/01 – 03/31	no	rifle	Population control. Belarus has one of Europe's highest wolf densities. · Reporting mandatory. Bounty in regions with livestock damage.
Red Fox Season	10/01 – 02/28	no	rifle, trap	Furbearer and rabies control. · Hunting permit required.
European Hare Season	10/01 – 01/31	no	shotgun	Traditional small game hunt. Driven hunt with dogs. · Hunting permit required.
Beaver Season	10/01 – 03/31	no	rifle, trap	High beaver population in Belarus. Control hunting and trapping. · Permit required. Traps must be registered.
Mallard Season	08/15 – 12/15	no	shotgun	Opens mid-August. Pripyat marshes and lakes. · Daily bag limit applies.
Woodcock Season	04/01 – 05/10	no	shotgun	Spring roding hunt. Traditional forest hunting. · Males in roding flight only. Short season.
Capercaillie Lek Season	04/10 – 05/10	no	shotgun	Spring lek hunting. Bialowieza Forest and Polissia. · Males only. Strictly limited licenses.

Hunting Seasons in Belarus 2026