Huntable species in Germany

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.

Barnacle geese inhabit coastal tundra, grasslands, and rocky shorelines in high northern latitudes.

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

Found in open wetlands, marshes, lakes, and rivers with adjacent grasslands or grain fields.

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

Common goldeneyes inhabit freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal waters with clear depths suitable for diving.

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

Common pochards inhabit freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and slow-flowing rivers with open water and emergent vegetation.

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

Eurasian teal inhabit shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.

Eurasian wigeon prefer shallow freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal wetlands with nearby grassland or agricultural fields.

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.

European rabbits inhabit open grasslands, scrubland, heathland, and light woodland edges with well-drained soil suitable for burrowing.

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

Gadwall favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation and open water.

Garganey favor shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, and temporary pools with emergent vegetation and open water.

Greater scaup inhabit deep freshwater lakes, large reservoirs, and coastal bays with open water and minimal emergent vegetation.

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.

Least weasels inhabit open grasslands, meadows, cultivated fields, and moorland from lowland to alpine 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.

Mute swans inhabit shallow freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, and coastal estuaries with emergent vegetation.

Northern pintails inhabit open wetlands including marshes, shallow lakes, prairie ponds, and coastal estuaries with minimal emergent vegetation.

Northern shovelers inhabit shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and wetlands with emergent vegetation and open water.

Pink-footed geese inhabit open tundra, moorland, and grassland across subarctic and arctic regions.

Raccoons occupy diverse habitats including deciduous and mixed forests, wetlands, swamps, agricultural land, and urban/suburban areas.

Raccoon dogs occupy mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, riparian zones, and agricultural edges from lowland to moderate mountain elevations (up to 2000m).

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.

Rock doves inhabit urban and periurban environments, coastal cliffs, and rocky outcrops.

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

Sika deer inhabit mixed forests, woodland edges, and dense scrubland from sea level to alpine meadows.

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

Stock doves inhabit open and semi-open countryside with scattered trees, woodland edges, parkland, and cultivated areas.

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

Found on freshwater lakes, reservoirs, gravel pits, and coastal brackish waters with open water and minimal emergent vegetation.

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.

Wild turkeys inhabit mixed hardwood and coniferous forests with open understory, forest edges, and clearings.