Huntable species in Austria

Alpine chamois inhabit steep, rocky mountain terrain with mixed grassland, scrub, and sparse coniferous forest.

Alpine ibex inhabit steep, rocky alpine and subalpine terrain from approximately 1,800 to 4,500 m elevation.

Alpine marmots inhabit rocky alpine and subalpine meadows, scree slopes, and grasslands typically between 1,800–3,200 m elevation.

Bean geese inhabit open tundra, moorland, and grassland areas during breeding season, moving to coastal marshes, estuaries, and agricultural lowlands in winter.

Black grouse inhabit moorlands, heathland, and open woodland margins with scattered trees and dense ground cover.

Common coots inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation and open water.

Common pheasants favour mixed agricultural landscapes with hedgerows, woodland edges, and reed beds.

Common quail inhabit open grasslands, cereal crops, and cultivated fields with low herbaceous cover.

Marshes, wet meadows, and boggy ground with low vegetation and soft substrate near water.

Found in mixed woodlands, farmland with scattered trees, parks, and urban gardens from lowlands to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

Eurasian collared doves favour open and semi-open landscapes including agricultural areas, parks, gardens, and scrubland.

Prefers damp woodlands, copses, and mixed forests with soft ground, dense undergrowth, and open rides.

European badgers inhabit mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands, scrubland, and grasslands from lowlands to moderate mountain elevations.

European hares favour open and semi-open landscapes including grasslands, cereal crops, meadows, and cultivated fields from sea level to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

European pine martens inhabit mixed and coniferous forests, deciduous woodlands, and scrubland across their range.

European polecats occupy mixed farmland, woodland edges, wetland margins, and river valleys from lowland to mid-elevation terrain.

Fallow deer inhabit open woodlands, mixed forests, parkland, and grasslands with scattered cover.

Grey partridges inhabit open and semi-open lowland landscapes including arable farmland, grassland, and cereal crops.

Greylags inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, marshes, river valleys, and coastal lagoons from lowland to moderate altitude.

Hazel grouse inhabit mixed and coniferous forests with dense understory, particularly birch and alder scrub in boreal and temperate zones.

Mallards inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.

Mouflon inhabit rocky, open mountainous terrain with sparse vegetation, scrubland, and grassland.

Mountain hares inhabit upland terrain including moorland, tundra, heathland, and sparse alpine vegetation above 300 m elevation.

Red deer inhabit mixed woodlands, open moorlands, and mountainous terrain from sea level to alpine zones.

Red foxes inhabit mixed farmland, woodland edges, grasslands, and scrub across lowland and moderate elevation terrain.

Lives on high mountain and arctic tundra above the willow zone, on barren rocky ridges, boulder fields and sparse dwarf vegetation.

Roe deer inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural edges from lowland to montane zones (up to 2,000 m).

Stoats occupy diverse terrain from sea level to alpine zones, including grasslands, moorland, woodland edges, and scrubland with good ground cover.

Stone martens occupy rocky outcrops, scree slopes, and mixed woodland-grassland mosaics across temperate to Mediterranean zones.

Western capercaillie inhabit mature coniferous and mixed forests with dense understory, typically at 500–2,000 m elevation.

White-fronted geese inhabit open tundra, marshes, and grasslands during breeding season, and move to wetlands, coastal marshes, agricultural fields, and river valleys in winter.

Wild boar inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural areas with dense cover and water access.