Hunting Seasons Saxony

The hunting seasons and closed seasons in Saxony are an important part of hunting regulations, which take into account both the interests of hunters and the necessity of species protection and the preservation of animal populations. It is important to understand the difference between these two terms:

Hunting seasons refer to the time windows in which hunting certain animal species is permitted. They are established to ensure sustainable hunting without endangering the population of a species. Hunting seasons are based on the biological conditions of the animals, such as reproduction and raising of young.
Closed seasons, on the other hand, are periods during which hunting certain animal species is explicitly prohibited. They serve to protect the animals during particularly sensitive phases, such as during the breeding season or the raising of young.

The exact determination of hunting and closed seasons varies depending on the species and serves to balance the needs of hunters with the preservation of a healthy and stable animal population. In Saxony, these times are regulated by law to ensure sustainable management of the native wildlife. Below, the specific hunting seasons for various animal species in Saxony are detailed. The closed seasons are derived accordingly.

Red Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
Calves and Adult Animals	August 1 – January 31
Spikes and Yearlings	August 1 – January 31
Stags	August 1 – January 31

Fallow Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
Calves and Adult Animals	August 1 – January 31
Spikes and Yearlings	August 1 – January 31
Stags	August 1 – January 31

Sika Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
Calves and Adult Animals	August 1 – January 31
Spikes and Yearlings	August 1 – January 31
Stags	August 1 – January 31

Roe Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
Does & Kids	August 1 – January 31
Yearling Does	April 16 – January 31
Bucks	April 16 – January 31

Mouflon

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
Sheep, Rams, and Lambs	August 1 – January 31
Yearling Rams and Yearling Ewes	August 1 – January 31

Wild Boar

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony
All	Year-round

IMPORTANT: Protection of mother animals must still be observed!

Hares & Rodents

Wild Species	Hunting Season in Saxony
Field Hares	October 1 – January 15
Wild Rabbits	Year-round
Nutria	Year-round

IMPORTANT: Protection of parent animals must still be observed!

Predators

Wild Species	Hunting Season in Saxony
Stone Martens	September 1 to January 31
Badgers	Year-round
Foxes	Year-round
Raccoons	Year-round
Raccoon Dogs	Year-round
Minks	Year-round

IMPORTANT: Protection of parent animals must still be observed!

Game Birds

Wild Species	Hunting Season in Saxony
Phasants	October 1 – January 15
Woodcock	October 16 - January 15
Collared Doves	November 1 to February 20
Turtledoves	November 1 to February 20
Gray Geese	August 1 to January 31
Egyptian Geese	September 1 to January 31
Brent and Canada Geese	September 16 to January 31
Barnacle Geese	November 1 to January 15
Mute Swans	November 1 to February 20
Wild Ducks	October 1 – January 15
Teal and Gadwalls	October 1 – January 15
Coots	September 11 – February 20
Gulls	October 1 – February 10
Ravens and Carrion Crows	August 1 – March 15
Magpies	August 1 – March 15