Hunting Seasons in Estonia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Estonia | 06/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Good populations throughout the country. · Cull plan required, hunting license |
| Roe Doe Season Estonia | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Spare does with fawns |
| Red Stag Season Estonia | 09/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. Growing populations. · Cull plan and guide |
| Red Deer Hind Season Estonia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Wild Boar Season Estonia | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round due to ASF. Driven hunts and stand hunting. · ASF reporting requirement, sows with piglets protected |
| Moose Season Estonia | 09/15 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Important game species. Rut in September/October. Stalking and calling. · Strict cull plan, state permit |
| Brown Bear Season Estonia | 08/01 – 10/31 | no | rifle | Limited quotas. Stand hunting over oat fields and baiting. · Strictly limited, state permit required |
| Wolf Season Estonia | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Regulated hunting for population control. Driven hunts with dogs. · State quota, reporting requirement |
| Lynx Season Estonia | 12/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Limited quotas. Winter hunting. Estonia has significant lynx populations. · Strictly limited, state permit |
| Fox Season Estonia | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking and stand hunting. Den hunting possible. · Hunting license required |
| Beaver Season Estonia | 08/01 – 04/15 | yes | rifle | High populations in Estonia. Damage control. · Cull plan, reporting requirement |
| European Hare Season Estonia | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunts and stalking. Winter hunting popular. · Hunting license required |
| Mallard Season Estonia | 08/20 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Autumn passage. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Woodcock Season Estonia | 09/01 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Autumn migration. Hunting with pointing dogs. · EU Birds Directive |
| Greylag Goose Season Estonia | 08/20 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Goose flighting. Autumn passage important. · 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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