Hunting Seasons in Portugal 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Deer Season Portugal | 05/01 – 07/31 | no | rifle | Limited populations in northern Portugal. Stalking. · Strictly regulated, hunting license and permit |
| Red Deer Season Portugal | 09/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. Montaria (driven hunt) and espera (stand). · Hunting license, cull plan |
| Fallow Deer Season Portugal | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Introduced populations in fenced estates. · Hunting license, estate regulation |
| Wild Boar Season Portugal | 08/15 – 02/28 | yes | rifle | Montaria (driven hunt) very popular. High populations throughout country. · Sows with piglets protected |
| Fox Season Portugal | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Often hunted during montaria. · Hunting license required |
| European Hare Season Portugal | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Hunting with dogs (galgos and podencos). · Daily bag limit, hunting license |
| Wild Rabbit Season Portugal | 10/15 – 02/15 | no | rifle, shotgun | Important hunting type. Ferreting, dogs and shotgun. · Hunting license |
| Red-legged Partridge Season Portugal | 10/15 – 02/01 | no | shotgun | Popular hunting type. Walking-up with dogs. Alentejo and Algarve. · Daily bag limit, hunting license |
| Quail Season Portugal | 08/15 – 10/15 | no | shotgun | Opening hunt in August. Hunting with pointing dogs. · Daily bag limit, EU Birds Directive |
| Wood Pigeon Season Portugal | 10/15 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Autumn and winter hunting. Decoying. · Hunting license |
| Mallard Season Portugal | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Tagus estuary and Alentejo. · Lead shot banned |
| Teal Season Portugal | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. · Lead shot banned |
| Woodcock Season Portugal | 10/15 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Winter visitor. Popular hunting type. Northern Portugal. · EU Birds Directive, daily bag limit |
| Snipe Season Portugal | 10/15 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Wetlands. Winter passage. · EU Birds Directive |
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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