Hunting Seasons in Poland 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Buck Season Poland | 05/11 – 09/30 | no | rifle | Good trophy quality in eastern Poland · Cull plan, follow selection criteria |
| Red Stag Season Poland | 08/21 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Bieszczady and Masuria excellent areas · Selective culling and trophy assessment |
| Wild Boar Season Poland | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round due to population pressure (ASF) · Driven hunts October–January common |
| Fallow Buck Season Poland | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Rut in October · Cull plan and selection criteria |
| Moose: closed all year (Poland) | Closed | no | Moose have a year-round closed season in Poland. The hunting moratorium covers bulls, cows and calves; there is no regular open season for moose. · No regular moose hunting. Classification as a game species does not override the year-round closed season. | |
| Mouflon Season Poland | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations · Cull plan required |
| Fox Season Poland | 06/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Common predator · Hunting law |
| Raccoon Season Poland | year-round | no | rifle | Invasive species, year-round · No closed season |
| Raccoon Dog Season Poland | year-round | no | rifle | Invasive species, year-round · EU invasive species regulation |
| Badger Season Poland | 09/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Den and stand hunting · Hunting law |
| Pine Marten Season Poland | 10/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Fur hunting, trapping possible · National hunting law |
| Stone Marten Season Poland | 10/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Common near settlements · Hunting law |
| Polecat Season Poland | 10/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Rarely hunted · Hunting law |
| American Mink Season Poland | year-round | no | rifle | Invasive species, year-round · No closed season |
| European Hare Season Poland | 10/01 – 01/15 | no | rifle | Driven and stand hunting · Hunting law, population dependent |
| Wild Rabbit Season Poland | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn/winter · Hunting law |
| Pheasant Season Poland | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Driven and stand hunting, shotgun · Hunting law |
| Grey Partridge Season | 09/01 – 10/31 | no | rifle | Driven hunt, shotgun · Population dependent, declining numbers |
| Eurasian woodcock: no regular open season (Poland) | Closed | no | Eurasian woodcock was removed from Poland's list of game species with effect from 02.01.2026. Former season dates do not provide regular permission to hunt. · No regular hunting of Eurasian woodcock. A general hunting or firearms entitlement does not replace a species-specific legal basis. | |
| Mallard Season Poland | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Most common duck, shotgun · Hunting law, daily bag limit |
| Wood Pigeon Season Poland | 08/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Decoying and stand hunting, shotgun · Hunting law |
| Carrion crow: no regular hunting season (Poland) | Closed | no | Carrion crow is not on the reviewed Polish game-species list. The previously displayed period is not a verified regular hunting season. · Species-protection rules apply. A general hunting or firearms entitlement does not replace an applicable legal basis for an official derogation. · Data as of: 10/31/2026 | |
| Magpie: no regular hunting season (Poland) | Closed | no | Magpie is not on the reviewed Polish game-species list. The previously displayed period is not a verified regular hunting season. · Species-protection rules apply. A general hunting or firearms entitlement does not replace an applicable legal basis for an official derogation. · Data as of: 10/31/2026 | |
| Eurasian coot: no regular open season (Poland) | Closed | no | Eurasian coot was removed from Poland's list of game species with effect from 02.01.2026. Former season dates do not provide regular permission to hunt. · No regular hunting of Eurasian coot. A general hunting or firearms entitlement does not replace a species-specific legal basis. | |
| Hooded crow: no regular hunting season (Poland) | Closed | no | Hooded crow is not on the reviewed Polish game-species list. The previously displayed period is not a verified regular hunting season. · Species-protection rules apply. A general hunting or firearms entitlement does not replace an applicable legal basis for an official derogation. · Data as of: 10/31/2026 |
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-10-31). 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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