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Shooting Seasons - UK

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UK Wild Game Seasons

Wild game can only be shot during certain times of the year, and for many species there is a close season during which it is illegal to shoot them. This ensures that species continue to flourish and are not hunted to extinction. Below are the official dates for game and deer seasons within the United Kingdom.

Game and Wildfowl

SpeciesEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandIsle of Man
PheasantOct 1 - Feb 1Oct 1 - Feb 1Oct 1 - Jan 31Oct 1 - Jan 31
Grey PartridgeSep 1 - Feb 1Sep 1 - Feb 1Sep 1 - Jan 31Protected
Red-Legged PartridgeSep 1 - Feb 1Sep 1 - Feb 1Sep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31
Ptarmigan-Aug 12 - Dec 10--
Black GrouseAug 20 - Dec 10 (Devon, New Forest, Somerset: Sep 1 - Dec 10)Aug 20 - Dec 10--
Red GrouseAug 12 - Dec 10Aug 12 - Dec 10Aug 12 - Nov 30Aug 25 - Oct 31
Duck and Goose (inland)Sep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Duck: Sep 1 - Jan 31
Goose: July 1 - Mar 31
Duck and Goose (foreshore)Sep 1 - Feb 20Sep 1 - Feb 20Sep 1 - Jan 31Duck: Sep 1 - Jan 31
Goose: July 1 - Mar 31
WoodcockOct 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Oct 1 - Jan 31Oct 1 - Jan 31
Common SnipeAug 12 - Jan 31Aug 12 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31
Jack SnipeProtectedProtectedSep 1 - Jan 31Protected
Golden PloverSep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31Protected
Coot/MoorhenSep 1 - Jan 31Sep 1 - Jan 31ProtectedProtected

SpeciesEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandIsle of Man
RabbitNo close season, restrictions applyNo close season, restrictions applyNo close seasonNo close season
Brown HareOct 1 - Jan 31Aug 12 - Jan 31Oct 1 - Jan 31
Mountain Hare-Protected--



Deer

Fallow, Red and Roe are all species of deer.

SpeciesRegionSeason Dates
Fallow buckUK1 Aug – 30 Apr
Fallow doeEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland1 Nov – 28 Feb
Fallow doeScotland21 Oct – 15 Feb
Red deer stagsEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland1 Aug – 30 Apr
Red deer stagsScotland1 Jul – 20 Oct
Red deer hindsEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland1 Nov – 28 Feb
Red deer hindsScotland21 Oct – 15 Feb
Roe buckEngland, Wales1 Apr – 31 Oct
Roe buckScotland1 Apr – 20 Oct
Roe doeEngland, Wales1 Nov – 28 Feb
Roe doeScotland21 Oct – 31 Mar

Always verify local game laws and regional restrictions before shooting.
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