Hunting Seasons Saxony-Anhalt

The hunting seasons and closed seasons in Saxony-Anhalt 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 expressly 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-Anhalt, 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-Anhalt are detailed. The closed seasons are derived accordingly.

Red Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
Calves and Adult Animals	August 1 – January 31
Yearlings	May 1 – June 30 and August 1 – January 31
Spikers	May 1 – January 31
Stags	August 1 – January 31

Fallow Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
Calves and Adult Animals	August 1 – January 31
Yearlings	May 1 – June 30 and August 1 – January 31
Spikers	May 1 – January 31
Stags	August 1 – January 31

Sika Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
Adult Animals	September 1 – January 31
Calves	September 1 – February 28
Yearlings and Spikers	July 1 – January 31
Stags	September 1 – January 31

Roe Deer

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
Does & Fawns	September 1 – January 31
Yearling Does	April 15 – January 31
Bucks	April 15 – January 31

Mouflon

Age Classes	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
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-Anhalt
All	Year-round

IMPORTANT: Protection of mother animals must still be observed!

Hares & Rodents

Wild Species	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
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-Anhalt
Stone Marten	October 16 to February 28
Badgers	August 1 – January 31
Foxes	August 1 – February 28
Raccoons	Year-round
Raccoon Dogs	Year-round
Mink	Year-round

IMPORTANT: Protection of parent animals must still be observed!

Game Birds

Wild Species	Hunting Season in Saxony-Anhalt
Phasants	October 1 – January 15
Woodcock	October 16 - January 15
Collared Doves	August 20 – March 31
Turtle Doves	Protected year-round
Gray Geese	August 1 – January 15
Egyptian Geese	July 16 – February 28
Brent and Canada Geese	September 1 – January 15
Ringed Geese	September 1 – January 15
Mute Swans	November 1 – February 20
Wild Ducks	September 1 – January 15
Teal and Wigeon	October 1 – January 15
Coots	September 11 – February 20
Gulls	October 1 – February 10
Ravens and Carrion Crows	July 16 – February 28
Magpies	July 16 – February 28