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 Season Poland | 09/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Partially reopened since 2021 · Very limited culls, Bieszczady region |
| 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 |
| Woodcock Season Poland | 09/01 – 12/21 | no | rifle | Dusk hunting, shotgun · Hunting law, EU Birds Directive |
| 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 Season Poland | 08/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Decoying, shotgun · {'General License' if cc=='GB' else 'Hunting law'} |
| Magpie Season | 08/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Decoying and stand · Hunting law |
| Coot Season | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Shotgun, waterside hunting · Hunting law |
| Hooded Crow Season | 08/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Decoying, shotgun · Hunting law |
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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