Huntable species in Switzerland

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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