Huntable species in France

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

Bar-tailed godwits breed in open tundra and wet moorlands with low vegetation, typically near water.

Rocky, scrub-covered mountainous terrain with sparse vegetation, cedar and oak forests, and dry hillsides.

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.

Black-tailed godwits inhabit open wetlands, marshes, wet meadows, and grasslands with shallow water or mud.

Brent geese inhabit coastal saltmarshes, estuaries, mudflats, and shallow bays during winter and migration.

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

California quail inhabit semi-arid scrubland, chaparral, oak woodlands, and desert edges from sea level to 1,500 m elevation.

Carrion crows occupy open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, moorland, woodland edges, parks, and urban areas.

Chinese water deer inhabit reed beds, marshes, and wetland areas adjacent to slow-moving rivers and lakes.

Chukars inhabit rocky, arid foothills and mountains with sparse, low vegetation and bare ground.

Common blackbirds favour mixed woodland, scrub, hedgerows, and gardens with dense undergrowth and leaf litter.

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 greenshanks inhabit open wetlands, marshes, shallow lakes, and coastal mudflats with sparse vegetation.

Common moorhens inhabit freshwater wetlands including marshes, reed beds, lakeshores, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with dense emergent vegetation.

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

Common redshanks inhabit wet grasslands, marshes, reed beds, and shallow wetland margins across lowland and coastal regions.

Common scoters inhabit open water bodies—coastal seas, large lakes, and estuaries—preferring deep, sheltered waters with minimal vegetation.

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

Common starlings occupy open and semi-open landscapes including grasslands, cultivated fields, orchards, parks, and urban/suburban areas.

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.

Eurasian curlews breed on open moorlands, grasslands, and wet meadows from lowland to upland elevations (sea level to 600 m).

Deciduous and mixed woodland edges, parkland, and scrubby terrain from lowland to circa 1500 m altitude.

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

Eurasian oystercatchers favour open coastal zones, estuaries, and shingle beaches, but also occupy inland gravel beds, grasslands, and riverside habitats from sea level to moder…

Eurasian skylarks inhabit open grasslands, cereal crops, heathland, and cultivated fields from sea level 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 bison inhabit mixed temperate forests with clearings, preferring areas with deciduous and coniferous trees interspersed with grassland.

Breeds on open moorland, tundra, and upland plateaus with sparse vegetation, typically above 300 m elevation.

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.

European turtle doves occupy open and semi-open woodlands, farmland edges, scrubland, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.

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

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

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.

Golden jackals favour open and semi-open terrain including grasslands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and light woodland.

Golden pheasants inhabit dense, steep mountainous terrain with thick bamboo thickets, rhododendron scrub, and coniferous forest.

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.

Grey plovers occupy open coastal and inland wetlands, including mudflats, salt marshes, sandy beaches, and tundra during breeding season.

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.

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

Jack snipe favour boggy, marshy ground with low vegetation, wet meadows, and shallow freshwater pools.

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.

Mistle thrushes occupy open woodlands, parks, and scattered tree stands from lowlands to montane zones (up to 2000 m).

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

Northern bobwhites inhabit open grasslands, brushy fields, and mixed scrub-woodland edges with short grass and scattered shrubs.

Northern lapwings favour open, wet grasslands, marshes, and agricultural fields with short vegetation or bare patches.

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.

Pyrenean chamois inhabit rocky, steep mountain terrain between 1,500–3,000 m altitude, preferring alpine meadows interspersed with cliff faces and scree slopes.

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.

Arctic tundra and coastal mudflats with sparse vegetation, typically near shallow water.

Red-crested pochards inhabit shallow freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and brackish lagoons with extensive reed beds and open water.

Red-legged partridges favour dry, open Mediterranean scrubland, rocky hillsides, and cultivated lowlands with sparse vegetation.

Redwings breed in open woodlands, scrubland, parks, and gardens across northern temperate regions, favouring areas with scattered trees and shrubs.

Reeves's muntjac inhabits dense woodland, scrub, and thickets from lowland areas up to 2,000 m elevation.

Reeves's pheasants inhabit steep, forested ravines and rocky hillsides with mixed deciduous and coniferous woodland, typically between 800–2,400 m altitude.

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

Rock partridges inhabit rocky, sparsely vegetated mountain slopes and plateaus, typically between 1,000–2,500 m elevation.

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).

Rooks inhabit open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, grassland, parkland, and woodland edges across temperate regions.

Ruffs inhabit open wetlands, marshes, wet meadows, and shallow freshwater or brackish lakeshores with low vegetation.

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

Silver pheasants inhabit dense, wet forests and thickets from lowland valleys to montane regions, preferring areas with thick ground cover and proximity to water.

Song thrushes inhabit woodlands, copses, parks, and gardens with dense shrub cover and leaf litter.

Spotted redshanks breed in open tundra, marshes, and wetlands of the far north, favouring areas with low vegetation and shallow water bodies.

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.

Velvet scoters breed on freshwater lakes and river systems in boreal and arctic regions, favouring areas with emergent vegetation and nearby coastal waters.

Water rails inhabit freshwater wetlands including reed beds, marshes, fens, and overgrown ditches with dense emergent vegetation.

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

Whimbrels breed in open tundra, moorland, and grasslands with low vegetation and minimal tree cover.

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.