Hunting calendar Umbria 2023/2024 | This tool will provide hunting enthusiasts with all the information they need to enjoy their activity legally and responsibly. The hunting calendar , drawn up in collaboration with environmental experts, hunting associations and competent authorities, is based on principles of conservation and sustainability to ensure the correct management of wildlife. The huntable species and the related dates have been carefully selected to ensure respect for ecological balances and the protection of animal populations.
Here is a list of the huntable species and the respective opening and closing dates in the Umbria region:
- Quail: opening is scheduled for September 1, 2023, and closing on October 15, 2023.
- Wild rabbit: the opening is scheduled for September 1, 2023, and the closing on January 31, 2024.
- Pheasant: opening is scheduled for October 1, 2023, and closing on January 31, 2024.
- Merlo: the opening is scheduled for October 1, 2023, and the closing on January 31, 2024.
- Gray partridge: opening is scheduled for October 1, 2023, and closing on January 31, 2024.
- Red partridge: the opening is scheduled for October 1, 2023, and the closing on January 31, 2024.
- Cottontail: opening is scheduled for October 1, 2023, and closing on January 31, 2024.
- Lark: the opening is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and the closing on January 31, 2024.
- Teal: opening is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and closing on January 31, 2024.
- Garganey: the opening is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and the closing on January 31, 2024.
- Mallard: opening is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and closing on January 31, 2024.
- Wood pigeon: the opening is scheduled for November 1, 2023, and the closing on January 10, 2024.
It is important to note that each huntable species has daily catch limits and the possession of weapons and ammunition must take place in compliance with current regulationsi.
Hunting times are established as follows:
- From the first Sunday of September to the last Sunday of September: from 7:00 to 19:00.
- From 7st October to the last day of February: 00am to 18pm.
- From March 31st to May 6st: from 30am to 17pm.
- From 5st June to the end of August: 30am to 16pm.
It is essential to strictly respect the established times and no-hunting areas, such as nature reserves, national parks and protected areas.
All hunters are reminded to comply with the legislative provisions in force, respecting the rules of safety, animal welfare and the surrounding environment. Hunting is an activity that requires responsibility and awareness to contribute to the preservation of the natural heritage.