Huntable species in Hungary
29 species are listed as huntable in Hungary in Huntify. Open one for identification, habitat and hunting tips.
- Bean gooseAnser fabalis
Bean geese inhabit open tundra, moorland, and grassland areas during breeding season, moving to coastal marshes, estuaries, and agricultural lowlands in winter.
- Canada gooseBranta canadensis
Found in open wetlands, marshes, lakes, and rivers with adjacent grasslands or grain fields.
- Common cootFulica atra
Common coots inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation and open water.
- Common pheasantPhasianus colchicus
Common pheasants favour mixed agricultural landscapes with hedgerows, woodland edges, and reed beds.
- Common wood pigeonColumba palumbus
Found in mixed woodlands, farmland with scattered trees, parks, and urban gardens from lowlands to approximately 2,000 m elevation.
- Egyptian gooseAlopochen aegyptiaca
Egyptian geese occupy freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, rivers, marshes, and flood plains, often with scattered trees and open grassland nearby.
- Eurasian collared doveStreptopelia decaocto
Eurasian collared doves favour open and semi-open landscapes including agricultural areas, parks, gardens, and scrubland.
- Eurasian jayGarrulus glandarius
Deciduous and mixed woodland edges, parkland, and scrubby terrain from lowland to circa 1500 m altitude.
- Eurasian magpiePica pica
Eurasian magpies inhabit open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, grassland, scrubland, woodland edges, and parks.
- European badgerMeles meles
European badgers inhabit mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands, scrubland, and grasslands from lowlands to moderate mountain elevations.
- European hareLepus europaeus
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 polecatMustela putorius
European polecats occupy mixed farmland, woodland edges, wetland margins, and river valleys from lowland to mid-elevation terrain.
- European rabbitOryctolagus cuniculus
European rabbits inhabit open grasslands, scrubland, heathland, and light woodland edges with well-drained soil suitable for burrowing.
- Fallow deerDama dama
Fallow deer inhabit open woodlands, mixed forests, parkland, and grasslands with scattered cover.
- Golden jackalCanis aureus
Golden jackals favour open and semi-open terrain including grasslands, scrublands, agricultural areas, and light woodland.
- Grey partridgePerdix perdix
Grey partridges inhabit open and semi-open lowland landscapes including arable farmland, grassland, and cereal crops.
- Greylag gooseAnser anser
Greylags inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, marshes, river valleys, and coastal lagoons from lowland to moderate altitude.
- Hooded crowCorvus cornix
Hooded crows inhabit open and semi-open cultural landscapes, pastures, and urban environments.
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Mallards inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.
- MouflonOvis orientalis
Mouflon inhabit rocky, open mountainous terrain with sparse vegetation, scrubland, and grassland.
- MuskratOndatra zibethicus
Muskrats inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.
- RaccoonProcyon lotor
Raccoons occupy diverse habitats including deciduous and mixed forests, wetlands, swamps, agricultural land, and urban/suburban areas.
- Raccoon dogNyctereutes procyonoides
Raccoon dogs occupy mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, riparian zones, and agricultural edges from lowland to moderate mountain elevations (up to 2000m).
- Red deerCervus elaphus
Red deer inhabit mixed woodlands, open moorlands, and mountainous terrain from sea level to alpine zones.
- Red foxVulpes vulpes
Red foxes inhabit mixed farmland, woodland edges, grasslands, and scrub across lowland and moderate elevation terrain.
- Roe deerCapreolus capreolus
Roe deer inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural edges from lowland to montane zones (up to 2,000 m).
- Stone martenMartes foina
Stone martens occupy rocky outcrops, scree slopes, and mixed woodland-grassland mosaics across temperate to Mediterranean zones.
- White-fronted gooseAnser albifrons
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 boarSus scrofa
Wild boar inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural areas with dense cover and water access.
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These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.