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American mink Whole state 1.8.2024 — 31.7.2025
Badger Whole state 1.8.2025 — 31.3.2026
Bean goose Kainuu. Lappland with the exception the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari, Utsjoki and areas south to road E8 in the municipalities of Tornio, Keminmaa, Kemi and Simo. Northern Ostrobothnia with the exception pf areas west to road E8 in the municipalities of Ii, Kalajoki, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Oulu, Pyhäjoki, Raahe and Siikajoki. Hunting is allowed in the area between roads E8 and 813. 20.8.2024 12pm — 27.8.2024 Limit: 1 bean goose / hunter. Baiting is forbidden. Hunting from fields is forbidden. Mandatory harvest report.
South Karelia. Kymenlaakso. Municipalities of Enonkoski, Puumala, Savonlinna and Sulkava (South Savonia). Municipalities of Ilomantsi, Joensuu, Kitee, Kontiolahti, Liperi, Rääkkylä and Tohmajärvi (North Karelia). Municipalities of Iitti and Orimattila (Pohjois-Häme). Municipalities of Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Porvoo and Pukkila (Uusimaa). 1.10.2024 — 30.11.2024 Mandatory harvest report.
Black grouse The hunting seasons will be announced in September
Brown bear In other areas, a special licence referred to in subsection 3 of section 41a of the Hunting Act may be granted for capturing or killing a bear (except for cubs younger than one year and females accompanied by such cubs) between August 20 and October 31 20.8.2025 — 31.10.2025 Females with cubs and cubs younger than one year are protected
In reindeer herding area, under section 8 of the Government Decree on Derogations Laid down in the Hunting Act (452/2013) 20.8.2025 — 31.10.2025 Females with cubs and cubs younger than one year are protected
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Brown hare Whole state 1.9.2025 — 28.2.2026
Canada goose Whole state. 10.8.2025 — 20.8.2025 On the fields
Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025
Canadian beaver Whole state. 20.8.2025 — 30.4.2026
Capercaillie The hunting seasons will be announced in September
Common eider Area defined in Statue of Ministry of agriculture and forestry. 1.6.2025 — 15.6.2025 Male
Coot Whole state Protected
Ermine Whole state 1.8.2025 — 31.3.2026
European beaver Requires a hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act 20.8.2025 — 30.4.2026
European beaver: Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Fallow deer “Ambush hunting” – Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 1.9.2025 — 26.9.2025 Only "ambush hunting" is allowed. Not in the Province of Lapland.
Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 27.9.2025 — 31.1.2026
Farmed arctic fox Whole state 1.8.2024 — 31.7.2025 Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31
Garganey Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Goldeneye Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025
Goosander Whole state 1.9.2025 — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Grey seal Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 16.4.2025 — 31.12.2025
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Greylag goose Area defined in Statue of Ministry of agriculture and forestry. 10.8.2025 — 20.8.2025 On the fields. Statutory reporting. Bag limit: Two (2) greylag goose / hunter /day. 10.8. - 20.8. 12.00 only on fields. Baiting not allowed during field hunting. During field hunting it is also not allowed to hunt from certain fields with crop for wildlife.
Area defined in Statue of Ministry of agriculture and forestry 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Bag limit: Two (2) greylag goose / hunter /day
Hazel grouse The hunting seasons will be announced in September
Long-tailed duck Sea region 1.9.2025 — 31.12.2025 Quota: 5 long-tailed ducks / day / hunter. Mandatory harvest report..
Lynx In reindeer herding area a special licence referred to in subsection 3 of section 41a of the Hunting Act may be granted for capturing or killing a lynx (except for females accompanied by kittens younger than one year) 1.10.2025 — 28.2.2026
Other areas a special licence referred to in subsection 3 of section 41a of the Hunting Act may be granted for capturing or killing a lynx (except for females accompanied by kittens younger than one year) 1.12.2025 — 28.2.2026
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Mallard Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025
Moose In the Province of Lapland, as well as in the municipalities of Kuusamo and Taivalkoski. Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act. 1.9.2025 — 20.9.2025
In the provinces of Kainuu and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa with the exception of munincipalities of Kuusamo and Taivalkoski. Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act. 1.9.2025 — 3.10.2025 "Ambush hunting" on the fields.
In the provinces of Etelä-Karjala, Etelä-Pohjanmaa, Etelä-Savo, Kanta-Häme, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Keski-Suomi, Kymenlaakso, Pirkanmaa, Pohjanmaa, Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Savo, Päijät-Häme, Satakunta, Uusimaa and Varsinais-Suomi. Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act. 1.9.2025 — 10.10.2025 "Ambush hunting" on the fields.
In the provinces of Lapland, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Kainuu. Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act. 4.10.2025 — 15.1.2026 Hunting dogs NOT allowed in the reindeer herding area 1.1.-15.1. with the ecxeption of tracking a wounded animal.
Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 11.10.2025 — 15.1.2026 Not including provinces of Lapland, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Kainuu.
Mountain hare Whole state 1.9.2025 — 28.2.2026
Mufflon Whole state 1.9.2025 — 31.1.2026
Muskrat Whole state 1.8.2024 — 31.7.2025
Otter Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Partridge Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia and North Ostrobothnia regions 1.9.2025 — 31.12.2025
Other areas require a hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act 1.9.2025 — 31.12.2025
Pheasant Whole state 1.9.2025 — 28.2.2026
Pine marten Whole state 1.8.2025 — 31.3.2026
Pintail Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Pochard Whole state Protected
Polecat Whole state 1.8.2024 — 31.7.2025 Mandatory harvest report. Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31
Ptarmigan in the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki in the Province of Lapland. 10.9.2024 — 31.3.2025
Other areas No hunting.
Rabbit Whole state 1.9.2025 — 31.3.2026
Raccoon dog Whole state 1.8.2024 — 31.7.2025
Red fox In the Province of Lapland 1.8.2025 — 30.4.2026
Elsewhere in Finland. 1.8.2025 — 14.4.2026
Red squirrel Whole state 1.11.2025 — 28.2.2026
Red-breasted merganser Whole state 1.9.2025 — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Ringed seal Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 1.8.2024 — 31.12.2024 The quota will be shown on the front page.
Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10. 16.4.2025 — 31.12.2025 The quota will be shown on the front page.
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Roe deer Whole state. 1.9.2025 — 15.2.2026 Roedeer hunting with hounds is allowed 27.9.2025—15.2.2026. Mandatory harvest report.
Whole state (male) 16.5.2025 — 15.6.2025 Male. Mandatory harvest report.
Shoveler Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Teal Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025
Tufted duck Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
White-tailed deer “Ambush hunting” – Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 1.9.2025 — 26.9.2025 Only "ambush hunting" is allowed. Not in the Province of Lapland.
Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 27.9.2025 — 15.2.2026
Wigeon Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025 Mandatory harvest report
Wild boar Whole state 1.8.2023 — 31.7.2024 Females with piglets are protected 1.3.-31.7. Mandatory harvest report.
Wild forest reindeer Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act 27.9.2025 — 31.1.2026
Willow grouse The hunting seasons will be announced in September
Wolf Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act
Wood pigeon Whole state 10.8.2025 — 31.10.2025
Woodcock Whole state 20.8.2025 12pm — 31.12.2025