Hunting Seasons in Zambia 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Buffalo | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Eland | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Greater Kudu | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Sable Antelope | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Roan Antelope | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Lechwe | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Blue Wildebeest | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Impala | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Warthog | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Bushpig | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Bushbuck | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | GMA concessions (Game Management Areas) |
| Elephant | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | Strict quotas in GMAs |
| Leopard | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | CITES quota |
| Hippopotamus | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle | |
| Nile Crocodile | 06/01 – 11/30 | no | rifle |
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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