The hunting seasons and closed seasons in Rhineland-Palatinate 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 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 Rhineland-Palatinate, these times are regulated by law to ensure sustainable management of the native wildlife. Below, the specific hunting seasons for various animal species in Rhineland-Palatinate are detailed. The closed seasons follow accordingly.
Game Species | Hunting Season in Rhineland-Palatinate |
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Red Deer | |
Calves | August 1 to January 31 |
Spikes and Yearlings | May 1 to January 31 |
Stags and Adult Deer | August 1 to January 31 |
Fallow Deer | |
Calves | August 1 to January 31 |
Yearlings and Spikes | May 1 to January 31 |
Stags & Adult Deer | August 1 to January 31 |
Roe Deer | |
Kids and Does | September 1 to January 31 |
Yearling Does | May 1 to January 31 |
Bucks | May 1 to January 31 |
Other Ungulates | |
Sika Deer | Year-round* |
Wild Boar | Year-round* |
Hares | |
Field Hares | October 1 to December 31 |
Wild Rabbits | Year-round* |
Predators | |
Stone Martens | August 1 to February 28 |
Beech Martens | August 1 to February 28 |
Weasels | August 1 to February 28 |
Badgers | August 1 to December 31 |
"Young Badgers" | Year-round |
Foxes | August 1 to February 28 |
"Young Foxes" | Year-round |
Raccoons | August 1 to February 28 |
"Young Raccoons" | Year-round |
Marten Dogs | August 1 to February 28 |
"Young Marten Dogs" | Year-round |
Game Birds | |
Partridges** | September 1 to October 31 |
Pheasants | October 16 to January 15 |
Wild Turkeys | October 1 to January 15 |
Wood Pigeons** | November 1 to February 20 |
"Juvenile Wood Pigeons" | Year-round** |
Gray Geese** | August 1 to August 31 and November 1 to January 15 |
Canada and Egyptian Geese** | November 1 to January 15 |
Wild Ducks | September 1 to January 15 |
Woodcock | October 16 to January 15 |
Coots | September 11 to January 15 |
Ravens | August 1 to February 20 |
Magpies | August 1 to February 20 |
* Parent animal protection according to §32 Abs. 4 LJG must be observed.
** current exceptions must be observed.
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 Lower Saxony
Hunting Seasons Baden-Württemberg
Hunting Seasons North Rhine-Westphalia
Hunting Seasons Bavaria
Hunting Seasons Schleswig-Holstein
Hunting Seasons Hesse
Hunting Seasons Saarland
Hunting Seasons Mecklenburg-Vorpommern