Hunting Seasons in Kazakhstan 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saiga Season | 10/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Saiga antelope in the Kazakh steppe. Strictly regulated hunting. · CITES-regulated. Very limited licenses after population recovery. |
| Argali Season | 09/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Tian Shan argali in the south. Mountain hunting above 3000m. · Very limited licenses. CITES-regulated. Outfitter mandatory. |
| Siberian Ibex Season | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Tian Shan and Altai Mountains. Mountain hunting. · Limited licenses. Guide recommended. |
| Roe Deer Season | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Siberian roe deer. Forest-steppe and mountain regions. · License per animal. Quotas per hunting district. |
| Wild Boar Season | 09/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | Reed beds and tugai forests. Night stand hunting popular. · Sows with piglets protected. |
| Wolf Season | year-round | no | rifle | Year-round population control. Bounty per animal. · Reporting mandatory. |
| Red Fox Season | 10/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle, trap | Furbearer in the steppe. Den and horseback hunting. · Hunting permit required. |
| European Hare Season | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun, rifle | Steppe and semi-desert. Hunting with sighthounds (Tazy) traditional. · Hunting permit required. |
| Mountain Hare Season | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun, rifle | Northern forest-steppe and mountains. · Hunting permit required. |
| Pheasant Season | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | shotgun | Syr Darya and Ili Delta. Original native range. · Daily bag limit applies. |
| Mallard Season | 09/01 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Central Asian flyways. Lakes and wetlands. · Daily bag limit applies. |
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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