Huntable species in Japan

Asian black bears inhabit montane forests with dense understory vegetation, typically between 1500 and 3500 meters elevation.

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

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.

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

Dense mountain forests with mixed deciduous and coniferous cover, typically between 600–2,000 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.

Green pheasant inhabits open and semi-open grassland with scattered bushes, bamboo thickets, and cultivated fields in lowlands and moderate hill country.

Japanese hares inhabit grasslands, scrublands, and agricultural areas from lowland plains to montane zones up to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

Japanese quail favor open grasslands, cultivated fields, and scrubby brush with low vegetation.

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

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

Red foxes inhabit mixed farmland, woodland edges, grasslands, and scrub across lowland and moderate elevation terrain.

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

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

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