Hunting Seasons in Hungary 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Hungary | 04/15 – 09/30 | no | rifle | Hungary is renowned for top roe bucks. Stalking and stand hunting. Large lowland populations. · Cull plan required, guide |
| Roe Doe Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Spare does with fawns |
| Red Stag Season Hungary | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | World-class trophy stags. Rut September/October. Driven hunts and stand hunting. · Cull plan, trophy evaluation, guide |
| Red Deer Hind Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Fallow Buck Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Rut in October. Hungary holds world-record fallow deer. Gyulaj and Tamási renowned. · Cull plan, trophy evaluation |
| Fallow Doe Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Does with fawns protected |
| Wild Boar Season Hungary | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round. Driven hunts and stand hunting very popular. High populations. · Sows with piglets protected |
| Mouflon Season Hungary | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Introduced populations in the hills. Good trophies. · Cull plan required |
| Fox Season Hungary | year-round | no | rifle, shotgun | Year-round. Stand and den hunting. · Hunting license required |
| Golden Jackal Season Hungary | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round. Rapidly growing population. Calling and stand hunting. · No closed season |
| European Hare Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Traditional driven hunt. Good populations in the Great Plain. · Daily bag limit, hunting law |
| Pheasant Season Hungary | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Traditional driven hunt. Hungary is a top destination for pheasant hunting. · Hunting law, cocks preferred |
| Mallard Season Hungary | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Danube and Tisza regions. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Greylag Goose Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Goose flighting. Important migration corridor. · Lead shot banned in wetlands |
| Wood Pigeon Season Hungary | 08/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Decoying and stand hunting. · Hunting law |
| Wild Rabbit Season Hungary | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Limited populations. · 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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