Hunting Seasons in Switzerland 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Switzerland | 05/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Seasons vary considerably by canton. Permit or district hunting depending on canton. · Cantonal hunting regulations apply, cull plan |
| Roe Doe Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Autumn hunting. Check cantonal differences. · Spare does with fawns |
| Red Stag Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Rut hunting September/October. Mainly in Grisons, Valais, Bern. · Cull plan, cantonal regulation |
| Red Deer Hind Season Switzerland | 09/15 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Autumn hunting. Cull plan required. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Chamois Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Traditional mountain hunting. Important game species in the Alps. · Cantonal cull plan, protected areas to be observed |
| Alpine Ibex Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Strictly regulated. Few cantons. Extremely sought-after trophy hunt. · Very limited quotas, lottery/allocation |
| Wild Boar Season Switzerland | 07/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | Increasing population. Pest control partly year-round. · Sows with piglets protected, cantonal regulation |
| Fox Season Switzerland | 06/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Den hunting possible. · Cantonal hunting regulations |
| Badger Season Switzerland | 07/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Stand and den hunting. · Cantonal regulation |
| Marmot Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Traditional alpine hunting. Stalking in high mountains. · Cantonal quotas, only in specific areas |
| Mountain Hare Season Switzerland | 10/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, shotgun | Mountain hunting. Declining populations in some regions. · Cantonal quotas, strict restrictions |
| Pheasant Season Switzerland | 10/01 – 12/15 | no | shotgun | Only in a few cantons in the lowlands. · Cantonal regulation, cocks only |
| Mallard Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Cantonal regulation. · Lead shot banned near water |
| Wood Pigeon Season Switzerland | 09/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Autumn hunting. Stand and decoying. · Cantonal regulation |
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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