Hunting Seasons in Romania 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stag Season Romania | 08/15 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Rut September/October. Carpathian stags with world-class trophies. · Cull plan required, guide mandatory |
| Red Deer Hind Season Romania | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn and winter hunting in the Carpathians. · Hinds with calves protected, cull plan |
| Roe Buck Season Romania | 05/15 – 10/15 | no | rifle | Stalking and stand hunting. Good populations in the Carpathians and lowlands. · Cull plan required, guide |
| Roe Doe Season Romania | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Autumn and winter hunting. · Spare does with fawns |
| Wild Boar Season Romania | 08/01 – 02/28 | yes | rifle | Driven hunts and stand hunting. High populations. ASF control. · Sows with piglets protected, ASF reporting mandatory |
| Brown Bear Season Romania | 03/15 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Europe's largest bear population (~8,000 animals). Carpathians. Regulation and damage control. · Strictly regulated, state permit, quotas controversial |
| Chamois Season Romania | 09/15 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Carpathian chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra carpatica). High-mountain hunting. · Strictly limited, cull plan, guide mandatory |
| Fallow Deer Season Romania | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations in forest areas and parks. · Cull plan required |
| Mouflon Season Romania | 09/15 – 01/31 | no | rifle | Introduced populations in Carpathian hill areas. · Cull plan required, guide |
| European Hare Season Romania | 11/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunts. Traditional hunting in the lowlands. · Daily bag limit |
| Pheasant Season Romania | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Driven hunting. Good populations in the lowlands. · Cocks only |
| Wild Duck Season Romania | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Waterfowl hunting. Danube Delta and wetlands. · Lead shot banned, EU Birds Directive |
| Wood Pigeon Season Romania | 08/15 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Stand and decoying. Widely distributed. · EU Birds Directive |
| Gray Wolf Season Romania | 09/15 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Regulated hunting. Driven hunts. About 2,500 wolves in Romania. · State quota, guide mandatory |
| Red Fox Season Romania | 09/15 – 03/31 | no | rifle, shotgun | Stalking, stand and den hunting. · Hunting license required |
| Wildcat Season Romania | 10/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | European wildcat. Limited hunting in the Carpathians. · Strictly regulated, cull plan, difficult to distinguish from domestic cat |
| Lynx Season Romania | 10/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Eurasian lynx. Carpathians host the EU's largest population. · Strictly limited, state permit, very low quotas |
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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