Hunting Seasons in Denmark 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Denmark | 05/16 – 07/15 | no | rifle | Early summer season. Second period October-January. Stalking and stand hunting. · Night hunting prohibited, hunting license required |
| Roe Doe Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Stand and stalking. · Spare does with fawns |
| Fallow Buck Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rut in October. Good populations in Jutland. · Cull plan, hunting license |
| Fallow Doe Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Cull plan required. · Does with fawns protected |
| Red Stag Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rut in September/October. Mainly in Jutland. · Cull plan, hunting license with deer exam |
| Red Deer Hind Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Wild Boar Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rare species in Denmark. Migrated from Germany. · Reporting requirement, ASF measures |
| Fox Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking and stand. Den hunting permitted. · Hunting license required |
| European Hare Season Denmark | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunts in autumn. Popular tradition. · Daily bag limit applies |
| Pheasant Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Driven hunting. Very popular hunting type in Denmark. · Typically cocks only |
| Mallard Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Very popular in Denmark. · Lead shot banned, daily bag limit |
| Wood Pigeon Season Denmark | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Decoying and stand hunting. · Hunting license required |
| Canada Goose Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Introduced species. Goose hunting popular. · Lead shot banned |
| Greylag Goose Season Denmark | 09/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Goose flighting. Important waterfowl hunting. · Lead shot banned |
| Snipe Season Denmark | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | shotgun | Wetlands. Hunting during autumn passage. · EU Birds Directive |
| Teal Season Denmark | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Smallest duck species. · Lead shot banned |
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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