Hunting Seasons in Croatia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Croatia | 05/01 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Good populations in Slavonia and central Croatia. · Cull plan required, guide |
| Roe Doe Season Croatia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Spare does with fawns |
| Red Stag Season Croatia | 08/16 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. Excellent trophies in Slavonia. Driven hunts and stalking. · Cull plan, guide required |
| Red Deer Hind Season Croatia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Fallow Deer Season Croatia | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations. Stand and stalking. · Cull plan required |
| Wild Boar Season Croatia | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round. Driven hunts and stand hunting. Very popular in Slavonia. · Sows with piglets protected |
| Chamois Season Croatia | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Mountain hunting in the Dinaric Alps. Velebit Mountains. · Strictly limited, guide mandatory |
| Brown Bear Season Croatia | 10/01 – 04/30 | no | rifle | Gorski Kotar and Lika regions. Stand hunting. Limited quotas. · Strictly regulated, state permit, guide mandatory |
| Wolf Croatia | 01/01 – 12/31 | no | Strictly protected in Croatia since 2005. No regular hunting. · Protected species, no hunting permitted | |
| Fox Season Croatia | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking and stand hunting. · Hunting license required |
| European Hare Season Croatia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunts in autumn. Good populations in Slavonia. · Daily bag limit applies |
| Pheasant Season Croatia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Driven hunting. Slavonia is traditional pheasant country. · Cocks only, hunting law |
| Mallard Season Croatia | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting at lakes, rivers and wetlands. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Woodcock Season Croatia | 10/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Winter visitor. Hunting with pointing dogs. · EU Birds Directive, daily bag limit |
| Wild Rabbit Season Croatia | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Limited populations, mainly along the coast and on islands. · 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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