The hunting seasons and closed seasons in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are an important part of hunting regulation, which takes 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 allowed. 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, these times are regulated by law to ensure sustainable management of the native wildlife. Below, the specific hunting seasons for various animal species in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are detailed. The closed seasons are derived accordingly.
Red Deer
Age Classes | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Calves and Adult Animals | August 1 to January 31 |
Spikes and Yearlings | April 16 to January 31 |
Stags | August 1 to January 31 |
Fallow Deer
Age Classes | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Calves and Adult Animals | August 1 to January 31 |
Spikes and Yearlings | April 16 to January 31 |
Stags | August 1 to January 31 |
Roe Deer
Age Classes | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Does & Kids | August 1 to January 31 |
Yearling Does | April 16 to January 31 |
Bucks | April 16 to January 31 |
Mouflon
Age Classes | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Sheep, Rams, and Lambs | August 1 to January 31 |
Yearling Rams and Yearling Ewes | April 16 – January 31 |
Wild Boar
Age Classes | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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All | Year-round |
IMPORTANT: Protection of mother animals must still be observed!
Hares & Rodents
Wild Species | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Field Hares | October 1 – December 31 |
Wild Rabbits | Year-round |
Nutria | Year-round |
IMPORTANT: Protection of parent animals must still be observed!
Predators
Wild Species | Hunting Season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
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Stone Martens | Year-round |
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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
Pheasants | October 1 to January 15 |
Nandu (Chicks, Yearlings) | Year-round |
Nandu (Cocks, Hens) | November 1 to March 31 |
Wood Pigeons | November 1 to February 20 |
Turtledoves | November 1 to February 20 |
Gray Geese |
August 1 – August 31 November 1 – January 15 |
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 | September 1 to January 15 |
Teal and Wigeon | October 1 to January 15 |
Coots | September 11 to February 20 |
Gulls | October 1 to February 10 |
Ravens and Carrion Crows | October 1 to December 31 |
Magpies | October 1 to December 31 |
Here are the hunting seasons for other federal states:
Hunting Seasons Berlin
Hunting Seasons Hamburg
Hunting Seasons Saxony
Hunting Seasons Saxony-Anhalt
Hunting Seasons Brandenburg
Hunting Seasons Thuringia
Hunting Seasons Bremen
Hunting Seasons Rhineland-Palatinate
Hunting Seasons Lower Saxony
Hunting Seasons Baden-Württemberg
Hunting Seasons North Rhine-Westphalia
Hunting Seasons Bavaria
Hunting Seasons Schleswig-Holstein
Hunting Seasons Hesse
Hunting Seasons Saarland