Hunting Seasons in Netherlands 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Netherlands | 04/01 – 09/30 | no | rifle | Fauna management plan required. Hunting regulated through wildlife management. · Cull plan (Faunabeheerplan), hunting licence required |
| Roe Doe Season Netherlands | 10/01 – 03/15 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter hunting. Wildlife management. · Faunabeheerplan, does with fawns protected |
| Fallow Deer Season Netherlands | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Populations in the Veluwe and other regions. Damage control. · Faunabeheerplan, cull plan |
| Red Deer Season Netherlands | 07/01 – 03/15 | no | rifle | Mainly in the Veluwe. Population management. · Faunabeheerplan, cull plan |
| Wild Boar Season Netherlands | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round in the Veluwe. Damage control. Zero-stock policy in some provinces. · Faunabeheerplan, sows with piglets protected |
| Fox Season Netherlands | year-round | yes | rifle, shotgun | Year-round, pest control and species protection (meadow birds). · Ontheffing (exemption) required |
| European Hare Season Netherlands | 10/15 – 12/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Short season. Huntable species (Nature Protection Act). · Daily bag limit, hunting licence required |
| Wild Rabbit Season Netherlands | 08/15 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Huntable species. Ferreting allowed. · Hunting licence required |
| Pheasant Season Netherlands | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Huntable species. Cocks only. · Hunting licence required |
| Mallard Season Netherlands | 08/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Huntable species. Waterfowl hunting. · Lead shot banned, hunting licence |
| Wood Pigeon Season Netherlands | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Huntable species. Pest control year-round also possible. · Hunting licence, Ontheffing for pest control |
| Canada Goose Season Netherlands | year-round | no | shotgun | Invasive species. Year-round pest control. Ontheffing. · Ontheffing required |
| Greylag Goose Season Netherlands | year-round | no | shotgun | High populations. Year-round damage control. Agricultural damage. · Ontheffing required, lead shot banned |
| Egyptian Goose Season Netherlands | year-round | no | shotgun | Invasive species. Year-round pest control. Rapid expansion. · EU invasive species regulation, Ontheffing |
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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