Hunting Seasons in Latvia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Latvia | 05/15 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Good populations. · Cull plan required |
| Roe Doe Season Latvia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Spare does with fawns |
| Red Stag Season Latvia | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. · Cull plan and guide |
| Red Deer Hind Season Latvia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. · Hinds with calves protected |
| Wild Boar Season Latvia | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round due to ASF. Driven hunts and stand. · ASF reporting, sows with piglets protected |
| Moose Season Latvia | 09/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Important game species. Rut September. Latvia has good moose populations. · Strict cull plan, state permit |
| Wolf Season Latvia | 07/15 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Regulated hunting. Long season. · State quota, reporting requirement |
| Lynx Season Latvia | 12/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Limited quotas. Winter hunting. · Strictly limited, state permit |
| Fox Season Latvia | 07/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking, stand and den hunting. · Hunting license required |
| Beaver Season Latvia | 08/01 – 04/15 | yes | rifle | High populations. Damage control. · Cull plan |
| European Hare Season Latvia | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunts and stalking. · Daily bag limit |
| Mallard Season Latvia | 08/15 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Autumn passage. · Lead shot banned |
| Woodcock Season Latvia | 08/15 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Autumn migration. Hunting with pointing dogs. · EU Birds Directive |
| Greylag Goose Season Latvia | 08/15 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Goose flighting. Autumn passage. · 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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