Huntable species in Finland

Mink inhabit wetland edges, marshes, streams, rivers, and lakeshores with dense vegetation and nearby water.

Bank voles inhabit deciduous and mixed woodlands, hedgerows, scrub, and grassland margins across temperate Europe.

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.

Brown bears occupy diverse terrain from boreal forests and montane woodlands to alpine meadows and coastal zones.

Brown rats inhabit urban, suburban, and agricultural areas, preferring locations near human structures, grain stores, and waste sources.

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 eiders inhabit northern coastal marine environments, favoring rocky shores, shallow bays, and ice-edge waters from subarctic to arctic latitudes.

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.

Common ravens occupy diverse terrain from sea-level to alpine zones, including open tundra, grasslands, cliffs, forests, and human-modified landscapes.

Common voles inhabit grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, and steppe regions from lowlands to moderate mountain elevations.

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

Coypus inhabit freshwater wetlands, marshes, swamps, and the banks of slow-moving rivers and lakes with dense emergent vegetation.

Eurasian beavers inhabit rivers, streams, and larger lakes with abundant riparian vegetation and trees.

Eurasian lynx inhabit boreal and temperate forests with dense understory, including taiga, mixed woodland, and rocky terrain.

Eurasian magpies inhabit open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, grassland, scrubland, woodland edges, and parks.

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.

Field voles inhabit grasslands, meadows, cereal crops, and rough pasture with dense ground vegetation.

Fieldfares breed in open woodlands, birch scrub, and woodland edges across northern regions, typically at lower to mid altitudes.

Finnish forest reindeer inhabit boreal forest and taiga ecosystems, with preference for lichen-rich ground vegetation in mature spruce and pine forests.

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

Goosanders inhabit fast-flowing rivers, streams, and clear lakes in temperate to boreal regions, preferring clean water with good fish populations.

Great black-backed gulls inhabit coastal regions, rocky shores, cliffs, and islands with access to marine environments.

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

Grey seals inhabit rocky and sandy coastlines, offshore islands, and sea caves across cold to temperate waters.

Grey wolves occupy diverse terrain including boreal forests, tundra, grasslands, and mixed deciduous-coniferous woodlands.

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

Harbour seals inhabit rocky and sandy coastlines, estuaries, and nearshore waters of temperate and subarctic regions.

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

Herring gulls inhabit coastal regions, inland water bodies, and increasingly urban areas.

Hooded crows inhabit open and semi-open cultural landscapes, pastures, and urban environments.

House mice inhabit human structures, agricultural areas, grasslands, and scrublands from sea level to moderate elevations.

Long-tailed ducks breed on Arctic tundra, shallow lakes, and coastal wetlands in high northern latitudes.

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

Moose inhabit boreal forests, mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands, and willow-lined wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere.

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.

Muskrats inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.

North American beavers inhabit freshwater wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes across forested and semi-open regions.

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.

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.

Red squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, with a preference for spruce, pine, and fir woodlands.

Red-breasted mergansers inhabit coastal waters, large lakes, and river systems with clear access to open water.

Ringed seals inhabit Arctic and subarctic pack ice and fast ice, preferring stable ice platforms over open water.

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

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).

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.

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

Tundra voles occupy open tundra, grasslands, and sedge meadows across Arctic and subarctic regions, typically at low to moderate elevations in areas with wet or moist soils and…

Water voles inhabit wetland margins including riverbanks, canal edges, reed beds, and ditches with dense riparian vegetation.

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

Western jackdaws favour open and semi-open country including grasslands, cultivated fields, moorland edges, and rocky outcrops.

White-tailed deer inhabit mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, forest edges, swamps, and brushy areas from sea level to moderate elevations.

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

Wild reindeer inhabit open tundra, boreal forest edges, and alpine meadows across northern latitudes.

Inhabits willow and birch scrub, dwarf-shrub heath, bog margins, and the transition between forest and low alpine tundra.

Found in deciduous and mixed woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland across temperate Europe.