Huntable species in United States

Abert's squirrels inhabit ponderosa pine forests at elevations between 1,800–2,700 m.

Alaska hares inhabit open tundra, alpine meadows, and shrubby areas in subarctic and arctic regions, typically at higher elevations or northern latitudes where vegetation is spa…

American alligators inhabit freshwater environments including swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes, and ponds throughout the southeastern United States.

American badgers inhabit open and semi-open country including grasslands, prairies, deserts, and agricultural areas with friable soil suitable for burrowing.

American bison inhabit grasslands, prairies, and open plains from sea level to moderate elevations.

American black bears inhabit forested regions from sea level to high mountain elevations, preferring dense deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests with abundant mast-producing…

Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with dense marsh vegetation and shallow water.

American coots inhabit freshwater marshes, ponds, lakes, and shallow wetlands with emergent vegetation.

American crows occupy diverse habitats including open woodlands, agricultural fields, urban and suburban areas, parks, and woodland edges from sea level to moderate elevations.

American martens inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, particularly those with dense canopy cover and fallen logs.

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

American red squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, particularly spruce, fir, and pine stands from sea level to subalpine zones.

American wigeons occupy shallow freshwater lakes, marshes, prairie ponds, and coastal estuaries with emergent vegetation and open water.

American woodcock inhabit moist deciduous and mixed woodlands with dense understory, alder thickets, and brushy wetland edges.

Appalachian cottontails inhabit deciduous and mixed forests with dense understory, brambles, and brush thickets on hillsides and ridge slopes.

Band-tailed pigeons inhabit mixed conifer and oak woodlands, pine forests, and canyon riparian zones from sea level to 3,000 m elevation.

Barbary sheep inhabit rocky, arid mountain terrain with sparse scrub vegetation, canyon systems, and bajadas.

Cold-water lakes, rivers, and coastal inlets in subarctic and arctic regions, often near rocky shores or tundra margins.

Bighorn sheep inhabit steep, rocky mountain terrain with sparse vegetation, ranging from alpine meadows to desert canyon walls.

Black scoters inhabit coastal marine waters, large lakes, and open water bodies during winter and migration.

Black-tailed jackrabbits inhabit open and semi-open arid to semi-arid regions including deserts, scrublands, grasslands, and agricultural areas.

Black-tailed prairie dogs inhabit short-grass prairies, semi-arid grasslands, and desert plains from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Blackbuck inhabit open grasslands, semi-arid plains, and light scrubland with scattered acacia and thorn bush.

Blue-winged teal favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie potholes, and wetlands with emergent vegetation and open water.

Bobcats occupy diverse terrain including forests, scrubland, swamps, and rocky areas from sea level to high mountains.

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.

Brush rabbits inhabit dense chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and brushy foothill terrain with thick low vegetation for cover.

Shallow freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with clear water and emergent vegetation.

Cackling geese breed in arctic and subarctic tundra, coastal marshes, and open grasslands with nearby water.

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

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

Boreal forests and mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands, typically between 1,000–2,500 m elevation.

Canvasbacks inhabit large, open freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and marshes with deep water and submerged vegetation.

Chital inhabit open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands with access to water.

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

Cinnamon teal favor shallow freshwater marshes, prairie ponds, and alkaline lakes with emergent vegetation and muddy margins.

Clapper rails inhabit coastal salt marshes, brackish marshes, and tidal wetlands with dense emergent vegetation such as cordgrass and rushes.

Collared peccaries inhabit arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert washes, and thorny brush country from sea level to 1,500 m elevation.

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

Common gallinules inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, and wetlands with dense emergent vegetation such as cattails, rushes, and reeds.

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

Coyotes occupy diverse terrain from open prairie and desert to brushy foothills and mixed forest edges.

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

Dall's sheep inhabit steep, rocky alpine and subalpine terrain with sparse vegetation, typically between 1,500–3,000 m elevation.

Desert cottontails inhabit arid and semi-arid regions with sparse to moderate shrubby vegetation, creosote bush, and desert scrub.

Douglas squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests from sea level to high elevation (up to 3,000 m), preferring Douglas fir, spruce, and pine stands with dense canopy cover.

Dusky grouse inhabit coniferous and mixed-conifer forests from sea level to alpine treeline, favoring Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and spruce-fir zones with understory shrub cover.

Eastern cottontails occupy brushy fields, woodland edges, thickets, and regenerating clearings from sea level to moderate elevation.

Eastern spotted skunks favor mixed woodland, brushy fields, and rocky outcrops with good ground cover.

Elk inhabit mixed conifer and aspen forests, meadows, and montane grasslands from sea level to alpine zones.

Eurasian collared doves favour open and semi-open landscapes including agricultural areas, parks, gardens, and scrubland.

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

Fishers inhabit mixed and coniferous forests with dense canopy cover and fallen woody debris.

Fox squirrels inhabit open woodlands, mixed forests, and agricultural edges with scattered mature trees, particularly oak and hickory stands.

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

Gambel's quail occupy arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert washes, and foothills with scattered brush and cacti.

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

Gray foxes inhabit mixed woodlands, brushy ravines, chaparral, and scrubland with dense understory cover.

Gray squirrels inhabit deciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, and suburban areas with mature trees.

Greater prairie chickens inhabit native tallgrass prairie, grassland-shrub mosaics, and sand prairie with mixed grasses and forbs.

Greater sage-grouse inhabit sagebrush-dominated rangelands from sea level to 2,800 m elevation.

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

Groundhogs occupy open woodlands, field edges, pastures, and meadows with well-drained soil.

Gunnison sage-grouse occupy high-elevation sagebrush plateaus and semi-arid valleys between 2,100–2,700 m, requiring dense big sagebrush interspersed with native grasses and for…

Gunnison's prairie dogs inhabit semi-arid and arid grasslands, shrublands, and mesa-top plateaus at elevations between 1,500–2,900 m.

Harlequin ducks inhabit fast-flowing mountain streams and rocky coastal waters.

Hoary marmots inhabit alpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and talus fields in mountainous terrain, typically between 1,500 and 3,000 m elevation.

Hooded mergansers inhabit freshwater lakes, rivers, swamps, and coastal estuaries with clear water and wooded shorelines.

Hooded skunks occupy semi-arid scrublands, desert foothills, canyon bottoms, and rocky terrain with sparse vegetation.

House sparrows inhabit human-modified landscapes including towns, cities, farmsteads, and villages with buildings for shelter and nesting.

King eiders inhabit Arctic and subarctic coastal waters, nearshore polynyas, and tundra breeding grounds.

King rails inhabit freshwater and brackish marshes with dense stands of cattails, rushes, and sedges.

Kit foxes inhabit arid and semi-arid regions including desert scrubland, grasslands, and open shrublands.

Lesser prairie chickens inhabit short- and mid-grass prairies, sagebrush flats, and grassland-shrub mosaics from sea level to ~1,500 m.

Lesser scaup occupy freshwater and brackish lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and coastal bays with open water and nearby vegetation.

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

Long-tailed weasels occupy diverse habitats from sea level to 3,000 m elevation, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and agricultural areas with adequate prey and cover.

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

Marsh rabbits inhabit freshwater and brackish marshes, swamps, and wet bottomlands with dense vegetation, rushes, and sedges.

Montezuma quail inhabit semi-arid mountain grasslands and oak-juniper scrublands, typically between 1,500–2,500 m elevation.

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

Mountain goats inhabit steep, rocky alpine and subalpine terrain with cliffs, talus slopes, and sparse alpine vegetation.

Mountain quail inhabit steep, brushy mountain slopes and canyons with mixed chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands, typically between 1,000–10,000 feet elevation.

Mourning doves occupy open and semi-open habitats including grasslands, agricultural fields, scrublands, and woodland edges.

Mule deer inhabit semi-arid and arid regions across western North America, favoring broken terrain with mixed shrubland, piñon-juniper, and ponderosa pine forests.

Musk oxen inhabit arctic tundra, subarctic grasslands, and rocky uplands with sparse vegetation.

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

Nilgai occupy open grasslands, scrublands, and light deciduous forests with scattered thorn cover.

Nine-banded armadillos occupy brushy woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands with loose, friable soil suitable for burrowing.

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

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

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.

Pronghorn inhabit open plains, grasslands, and semi-arid shrublands from sea level to 2,000 m elevation.

Pumas occupy diverse terrain from dense forests and swamps to open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky canyons.

Purple gallinules inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, and wetlands with dense emergent vegetation such as cattails, rushes, and water lilies.

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

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

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

Redheads favor freshwater lakes, marshes, and prairie ponds with shallow waters and emergent vegetation.

Ring-necked ducks inhabit freshwater lakes, ponds, and marshes with emergent vegetation and open water.

Ringtails inhabit rocky canyons, scrubland, and mixed conifer-hardwood forests from sea level to 2,400 m elevation.

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.

Ross's geese breed in arctic tundra of northern Canada and Alaska, favoring low-lying wetlands, marshes, and coastal plains.

Ruddy ducks inhabit shallow freshwater marshes, ponds, and lakes with emergent vegetation such as cattails and reeds.

Ruffed grouse inhabit deciduous and mixed forests with dense understory cover, including aspen, birch, and conifer stands.

Sandhill cranes inhabit open and semi-open wetlands including marshes, prairie potholes, wet meadows, and shallow lake edges.

Scaled quail occupy arid and semi-arid scrublands, desert grasslands, and brushy plains with scattered low vegetation.

Scaly-naped pigeons inhabit humid montane forests, pine-oak woodlands, and forest edges at elevations typically between 600–2,400 m.

Sharp-tailed grouse occupy prairie, grassland, and sagebrush habitats interspersed with low shrubs and scattered trees.

Snow geese inhabit arctic and subarctic tundra breeding grounds, coastal marshes, and shallow prairie wetlands during migration and winter.

Snowshoe hares inhabit dense boreal and mixed forests with thick understory cover, including spruce, fir, and willow thickets.

Sooty grouse inhabit coniferous and mixed-conifer forests from low elevations to alpine timberline, preferring Douglas-fir, spruce, and fir stands with understory shrubs and ope…

Sora occupy freshwater and brackish marshes, wet meadows, and dense sedge-rush vegetation near water.

Spruce grouse inhabit dense, mature boreal and subboreal coniferous forests dominated by spruce and fir.

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

Striped skunks occupy open to semi-open terrain including grasslands, meadows, agricultural edges, and open woodlands from sea level to moderate elevations.

Surf scoters inhabit coastal marine waters, estuaries, and large freshwater lakes.

Swift foxes inhabit open grasslands, shortgrass prairie, and semi-arid plains with sparse vegetation.

Tundra swans breed on arctic and subarctic tundra with shallow lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

Utah prairie dogs inhabit semi-arid grasslands and sagebrush steppes between 1,500–2,400 m elevation.

Virginia opossums inhabit deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, swamps, and disturbed areas including suburban gardens and urban environments.

Virginia rails inhabit freshwater and brackish marshes with dense emergent vegetation, including cattails, rushes, and sedges.

Western gray squirrels inhabit open oak woodlands and mixed conifer-hardwood forests, typically in foothill and lower mountain zones between 300–2,100 m elevation.

Western spotted skunks inhabit diverse terrain from sea level to 2,500 m elevation, preferring semi-arid scrubland, chaparral, oak woodlands, and brushy ravines with rocky outcr…

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.

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

White-tailed jackrabbits inhabit open sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and desert scrublands from sea level to alpine meadows above 3,000 m.

White-tailed prairie dogs inhabit shortgrass prairies, semi-arid plateaus, and open grasslands at elevations between 1,500–2,500 m.

White-tailed ptarmigan inhabit high alpine tundra and rocky slopes above treeline, typically between 2,400–4,300 m elevation.

White-winged doves inhabit arid and semi-arid regions with scattered trees, shrubs, and open woodlands.

White-winged scoters inhabit deep freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and coastal marine waters.

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.

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

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

Wilson's snipe inhabits wet meadows, marshes, bog edges, and marshy shorelines with soft, muddy substrate and sparse to moderate vegetation.

Wolverines inhabit boreal forests, tundra, and alpine terrain across the far north, typically from sea level to 3,500 m elevation.

Wood ducks inhabit wooded swamps, marshes, river bottomlands, and shallow freshwater lakes with dense tree cover.

Yellow-bellied marmots inhabit alpine and subalpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in mountainous terrain, typically between 2,400–4,000 m elevation.