The hunting seasons and closed seasons in Saarland 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 Saarland, these times are regulated by law to ensure sustainable management of the native wildlife. Below, the specific hunting seasons for various animal species in Saarland are detailed.
Large Game
| Species | Age/Sex | Hunting Seasons in Saarland |
|---|---|---|
| Red Deer | Calves | August 1 – January 31 |
| Spikers | June 1 – January 31 | |
| Yearlings | June 1 – January 31 | |
| Stags, Adult Males | August 1 – January 31 | |
| Fallow Deer | Calves | August 1 – January 31 |
| Spikers | July 1 – January 31 | |
| Yearlings | July 1 – January 31 | |
| Stags, Adult Males | August 1 – January 31 | |
| Roe Deer | Kids | September 1 – January 31 |
| Yearling Does | April 1 – May 15 and September 1 – January 31 | |
| Does | September 1 – January 31 | |
| Bucks | April 1 – January 31 | |
| Mouflon | Any Age/Sex | August 1 – January 31 |
| Wild Boar | Any Age/Sex | All Year Round |
The prohibition of driven hunting for wild boar applies from February 1 to June 30.
Other Fur Game
| Species | Hunting Seasons in Saarland |
|---|---|
| Field Hares | October 1 – December 31 |
| Wild Rabbits | All Year Round |
| Foxes | July 1 – February 28 |
| Stone Martens and Pine Martens | October 16 – February 28 |
| Mink | July 1 – February 28 |
| Raccoon Dogs | July 1 – February 28 |
| Raccoons | All Year Round |
| Weasels | Protected All Year Round |
| Ermines | October 16 – February 28 |
| Least Weasels | Protected All Year Round |
| Badgers | August 1 – January 31 |
| Nutrias | All Year Round |
Game Birds
| Species | Hunting Seasons in Saarland |
|---|---|
| Partridges | September 1 – December 15 |
| Phesants | October 1 – January 15 |
| Wood Pigeons | September 1 – February 20 |
| Turtledoves | Protected All Year Round |
| Mute Swans | November 1 – February 20 |
| Gray Geese |
August 1 – August 31 and November 1 – January 15 |
| Bean Geese | November 1 – January 15 |
| Egyptian Geese, Canada Geese, and Bar-headed Geese | August 1 – January 15 |
| Brent Geese and Ringed Geese | November 1 – January 15 |
| Mallards | September 1 – January 15 |
| Other Wild Ducks | Protected All Year Round |
| Gray Herons | Protected All Year Round |
| Woodcock | October 16 – January 15 |
| American Coots | Protected All Year Round |
| Quails | Protected All Year Round |
| Birds of Prey | Protected All Year Round |
| Laughing Gulls, Storm Gulls, Silver Gulls, Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Herring Gulls | November 1 – February 20 |
Here you can find the hunting seasons of 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
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