Hunting Seasons in Greece 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/20 | no | rifle | Driven hunts and stand hunting. Northern Greece particularly popular. · Hunting license required, sows with piglets protected |
| European Hare Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/10 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunting with dogs. Popular hunting type. · Daily bag limit, hunting license |
| Wild Rabbit Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/10 | no | rifle, shotgun | Limited populations. Hunting with dogs and shotgun. · Hunting license required |
| Woodcock Season Greece | 09/15 – 02/10 | no | shotgun | Important winter visitor. Hunting with pointing dogs. Very popular. · EU Birds Directive, daily bag limit |
| Quail Season Greece | 09/15 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Autumn migration. Hunting with pointing dogs. · EU Birds Directive, daily bag limit |
| Wood Pigeon Season Greece | 09/15 – 02/10 | no | shotgun | Stand and decoying. Autumn and winter hunting. · Hunting law |
| Mallard Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting in wetlands and coastal areas. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Teal Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Winter visitor. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Snipe Season Greece | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Wetlands. Winter passage. · EU Birds Directive |
| Collared Dove Season Greece | 09/15 – 02/10 | no | shotgun | Common in Greece. Stand hunting. · Hunting law |
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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