Hunting Seasons in Russia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Season | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Russia's most important big game. Rut hunting Sep-Oct regulated separately. · License and hunting permit required. Quota per hunting district. |
| Maral (Red Deer) Season | 09/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | Siberian red deer (Maral). Rut hunting from September, stand hunting through December. · License required. Mainly Altai, Sayan, Caucasus regions. |
| Roe Deer Season | 10/01 – 12/31 | no | rifle | European and Siberian roe deer. Buck harvest also possible in summer (Aug). · License per animal. Regional harvest plans. |
| Wild Boar Season | 08/01 – 02/28 | yes | rifle | Driven and stand hunting. Night hunting allowed with special permit. · Sows with piglets protected. License required. |
| Brown Bear Season | 08/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Fall hunt Aug-Nov. Spring hunt (Apr-May) over bait separately regulated. · Limited licenses. Sows with cubs protected. |
| Wolf Season | 09/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle, trap | Population control hunting. Driven hunt and calling common methods. · Year-round in regions with livestock damage. Reporting mandatory. |
| Red Fox Season | 09/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle, trap | Furbearer. Den hunting and driven hunting popular. · Hunting permit required. No special limitations. |
| European Hare Season | 09/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Driven hunt with dogs popular. Traditional Russian hunting. · Hunting permit required. |
| Mountain Hare Season | 09/15 – 02/28 | no | rifle, shotgun | Widespread in taiga. Tracking in winter popular. · Hunting permit required. |
| Saiga Season | 10/01 – 12/15 | no | rifle | Saiga antelope. Strictly limited hunting in Kalmykia. · Very limited licenses. Population conservation takes priority. |
| Argali Season | 08/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Wild sheep in Altai and Tuva. Mountain hunting above 3000m. · Very limited licenses. CITES-regulated. Outfitter required. |
| Siberian Ibex Season | 08/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Mountain hunting in Altai, Sayan, Tuva. Demanding terrain. · Limited licenses. Guide recommended. |
| Capercaillie Lek Season | 04/15 – 05/15 | no | shotgun | Traditional spring lek hunting. Legendary in Russian hunting culture. · Males only. Short season, limited licenses. |
| Mallard Season | 08/15 – 11/30 | no | shotgun | Most common waterfowl hunt. Fall season opener is a major event. · Hunting permit and waterfowl stamp required. |
| Woodcock Season | 04/01 – 05/15 | no | shotgun | Spring roding hunt. Autumn season Sep-Nov possible separately. · Only birds in flight during roding. Very short spring season. |
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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