Hunting Seasons in Moldova 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Deer Buck Season | 05/15 – 09/30 | no | rifle | Calling during rut popular in summer. Stand hunting in forests. · License per animal. Harvest plan required. |
| Roe Deer Doe Season | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting for population management. · Harvest plan required. Does with fawns protected. |
| Wild Boar Season | 08/01 – 01/31 | yes | rifle | Driven hunting in Codri forests. Night hunting possible. · Sows with piglets protected. ASF regulations may extend season. |
| Red Fox Season | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Furbearer and rabies control. · Hunting permit required. |
| European Hare Season | 11/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Traditional small game hunt. Driven hunt popular. · Daily bag limit applies. |
| Pheasant Season | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | shotgun | Pointing dog hunting in agricultural landscape. · Daily bag limit applies. |
| Mallard Season | 08/15 – 12/31 | no | shotgun | Dniester and Prut floodplains. Migratory birds in autumn. · Daily bag limit applies. |
| Wild Rabbit Season | 11/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Agricultural landscape and forest edges. · Hunting permit required. |
| Woodcock Season | 03/15 – 04/30 | no | shotgun | Spring roding hunt. Autumn hunt Oct-Nov separate. · Only during roding flight. Short season. |
| Wood Pigeon Season | 08/15 – 12/31 | no | shotgun | Agricultural landscape. Decoying and crop field hunting. · 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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