Hunting Seasons in Türkiye 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Boar Season Turkey | year-round | yes | rifle | Year-round in most areas. High populations nationwide, no quota · Hunting permit (avlanma izin kağıdı) required |
| Red Fox Season Turkey | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | October to end of February. Common in rural areas across Turkey · DKMP hunting permit required |
| Chukar Partridge Season Turkey | 11/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | November to end of January. Very popular hunt in Turkey, daily bag limit applies · Daily bag limit, only certain provinces open |
| European Hare Season Turkey | 11/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | November to end of January. Driven and stand hunting · Daily bag limit applies |
| Woodcock Season Turkey | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | November to end of February. Especially popular along the Black Sea coast and Aegean region · Daily and seasonal bag limits apply |
| Wolf Season Turkey | 10/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | October to end of February. Limited quota, mainly in eastern Anatolia · Strict quota by DKMP, special permit required |
| Brown Bear Season Turkey | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | October to end of January. Very limited, only in certain regions of eastern Anatolia and the Black Sea area · Very strict quota, DKMP special permit mandatory |
| Bezoar Ibex Season Turkey | 12/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | December to end of February. Prized trophy hunt, mainly in the Taurus Mountains and eastern Anatolia · Limited quotas allocated by auction, DKMP special permit and licensed guide mandatory |
| Chamois Season Turkey | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | October to end of January. Limited, mainly in the northeastern Black Sea mountains (Kaçkar range) · Strict quotas, DKMP special permit required |
| Red Deer Season Turkey | 09/01 – 01/31 | no | rifle | September to end of January. Limited populations, rut from mid-September. Mainly in central Anatolia and Black Sea region · Strictly limited quotas, DKMP special permit and licensed guide required |
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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