Hunting Seasons in Namibia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Game Namibia | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | Best time May–October (dry season); own-use/biltong hunting on registered farms (≥1,000 ha) 1 May–31 Aug only · Registered hunting guide required |
| Springbok Season Namibia | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | Most common antelope, excellent populations; own-use/biltong hunting on registered farms 1 May–31 Aug only · Hunting permit via outfitter |
| Kudu/Oryx Namibia | 03/01 – 10/31 | no | rifle | Larger game such as kudu, oryx, eland · Professional hunting guide required |
| Eland | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Greater Kudu | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Gemsbok | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Red Hartebeest | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Blue Wildebeest | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Warthog | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Plains Zebra | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Hartmann's Mountain Zebra | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Steenbok | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Klipspringer | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Duiker | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | On private game farms and concessions |
| Leopard | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | CITES Appendix I, annual export quota; males only as trophies · Special permit from MEFT required |
| Cheetah | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | CITES Appendix I, Protected Game (Schedule 4), limited quota; USA bans trophy imports · Special permit from MEFT required |
| Caracal | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | |
| Black-backed Jackal | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | As a problem animal on farmland often huntable year-round with the landowner's permit |
| Baboon | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Regarded as a pest on many farms — often huntable year-round with a permit |
| Helmeted Guineafowl | 05/01 – 08/31 | no | shotgun | |
| Impala | 02/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle, bow | Black-faced impala (endemic subspecies): USA bans trophy imports · Black-faced impala requires a special MEFT permit |
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-08-04). 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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