Game species | Hunting area | Times and information |
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American mink | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 |
Badger | Whole state | 1.8.2023 — 31.3.2024 |
Bean goose | Lappland with the exception of areas south to road E8 and the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari ja Utsjoki. | 20.8.2022 12pm — 27.8.2022 Limit: 1 bean goose / hunter. Baiting is forbidden. Hunting from fields is forbidden. Mandatory harvest report. |
In the Province of Kymenlaakso, in the municipality of Lappeenranta (province of Etelä-Karjala), in the municipality of Orimattila and Iitti (province of Päijät-Häme) and in the municipalities of Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Porvoo and Pukkila (province of Uusimaa). | 1.10.2022 — 30.11.2022 Mandatory harvest report. | |
Black grouse | Kainuu. Keski-Pohjanmaa. Pohjois-Karjala. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. Pohjois-Savo. Lapland: Inari, Kemi, Kemijärvi, Keminmaa, Kittilä, Kolari, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Pello, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski, Simo, Sodankylä, Tervola, Tornio and Ylitornio. | 10.9.2022 — 10.12.2022 |
Kainuu. Keski-Pohjanmaa. Pohjois-Karjala. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. Pohjois-Savo. Lapland: Inari, Kemi, Kemijärvi, Keminmaa, Kittilä, Kolari, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Pello, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski, Simo, Sodankylä, Tervola, Tornio and Ylitornio. | 10.1.2023 — 31.1.2023 Male | |
Etelä-Karjala. Etelä-Savo. | 10.9.2022 — 10.12.2022 | |
Etelä-Pohjanmaa. Kanta-Häme. Kymenlaakso. Pohjanmaa. Päijät-Häme. Satakunta. Uusimaa. Lapland: Enontekiö and Utsjoki. | 10.9.2022 — 10.11.2022 | |
Keski-Suomi. Pirkanmaa. | 10.9.2022 — 10.10.2022 | |
Varsinais-Suomi | No hunting | |
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 | 20.8.2022 — 31.10.2022 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) | 20.8.2022 — 31.10.2022 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 | 1.9.2023 — 29.2.2024 |
Canada goose | Whole state. | 10.8.2022 — 20.8.2022 On the fields |
Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 | |
Canadian beaver | Whole state. | 20.8.2022 — 30.4.2023 |
Capercaillie | Pohjois-Karjala. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. Kainuu: Hyrynsalmi, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi and Suomussalmi. Lapland: Inari, Kemijärvi, Kittilä, Kolari, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Pello, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski and Sodankylä. Pohjois-Savo: Joroinen, Kaavi, Kuopio, Leppävirta, Rautalampi, Siilinjärvi, Suonenjoki, Tervo, Tuusniemi and Varkaus. | 10.9.2022 — 10.12.2022 |
Pohjois-Karjala. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. Kainuu: Hyrynsalmi, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi and Suomussalmi. Lapland: Inari, Kemijärvi, Kittilä, Kolari, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Pello, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski and Sodankylä. Pohjois-Savo: Joroinen, Kaavi, Kuopio, Leppävirta, Rautalampi, Siilinjärvi, Suonenjoki, Tervo, Tuusniemi and Varkaus | 10.1.2023 — 31.1.2023 Male | |
Etelä-Pohjanmaa. Kanta-Häme. Keski-Pohjanmaa. Pohjanmaa. Satakunta. Kainuu: Kajaani and Sotkamo. Lapland: Kemi, Keminmaa, Simo, Tervola, Tornio and Ylitornio. Pohjois-Savo: Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Lapinlahti, Pielavesi, Rautavaara, Sonkajärvi, Vesanto and Vieremä. | 10.9.2022 — 10.12.2022 | |
Etelä-Karjala. Etelä-Savo. Kymenlaakso. Pirkanmaa. Päijät-Häme. Lapland: Enontekiö and Utsjoki. | 10.9.2022 — 10.11.2022 | |
Keski-Suomi. | 10.9.2022 — 10.10.2022 | |
Uusimaa, Varsinais-Suomi | No hunting | |
Common eider | Area defined in Statue of Ministry of agriculture and forestry. | 1.6.2023 — 15.6.2023 Male |
Coot | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Ermine | Whole state | 1.8.2023 — 31.3.2024 |
European beaver | Requires a hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act | 20.8.2022 — 30.4.2023 |
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 | 1.9.2023 — 29.9.2023 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 | 30.9.2023 — 31.1.2024 | |
Farmed arctic fox | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31 |
Garganey | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Goldeneye | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 |
Goosander | Whole state | 1.9.2022 — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Grey seal | Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 | 16.4.2023 — 31.12.2023 |
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. | 10.8.2022 — 20.8.2022 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. | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2020 Bag limit: TBag limit: Two (2) greylag goose / hunter /day. | |
Area defined in Statue of Ministry of agriculture and forestry. | 20.8.2021 12pm — 31.12.2021 Bag limit: Two (2) greylag goose / hunter /day | |
Hazel grouse | Etelä-Pohjanmaa. Etelä-Savo. Kanta-Häme. Keski-Pohjanmaa. Pirkanmaa. Pohjanmaa. Pohjois-Karjala. Pohjois-Savo. Satakunta. Varsinais-Suomi. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: Alavieska, Haapajärvi, Haapavesi, Hailuoto, Kalajoki, Kempele, Kärsämäki, Liminka, Lumijoki, Merijärvi, Muhos, Nivala, Oulainen, Pyhäjoki, Pyhäjärvi, Pyhäntä, Raahe, Reisjärvi, Sievi, Siikajoki, Siikalatva, Tyrnävä, Utajärvi, Vaala and Ylivieska. | 10.9.2022 — 10.12.2022 |
Kainuu. Keski-Suomi. Päijät-Häme. Uusimaa. Lapland: Kemi, Kemijärvi, Keminmaa, Kittilä, Kolari, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Pello, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski, Simo, Sodankylä, Tervola, Tornio and Ylitornio. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: Ii, Kuusamo, Oulu, Pudasjärvi and Taivalkoski. | 10.9.2022 — 10.11.2022 | |
Lapland: Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki | 10.9.2022 — 10.10.2022 | |
Etelä-Karjala. Kymenlaakso. | No hunting | |
Long-tailed duck | Sea region | 1.9.2022 — 31.12.2022 Quota: 5 long-tailed ducks / day / hunter |
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) | 1.10.2022 — 28.2.2023 |
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) | 1.12.2022 — 28.2.2023 | |
Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act | ||
Mallard | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 |
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. | 1.9.2023 — 20.9.2023 |
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. | 1.9.2023 — 6.10.2023 "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. | 1.9.2023 — 13.10.2023 "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. | 7.10.2023 — 15.1.2024 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 | 14.10.2023 — 15.1.2024 Not including provinces of Lapland, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Kainuu. | |
Mountain hare | Whole state | 1.9.2023 — 29.2.2024 |
Mufflon | Whole state | 1.9.2023 — 31.1.2024 |
Muskrat | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 |
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 | 1.9.2023 — 31.12.2023 |
Other areas require a hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act | 1.9.2023 — 31.12.2023 | |
Pheasant | Whole state | 1.9.2023 — 28.2.2024 |
Pine marten | Whole state | 1.8.2023 — 31.3.2024 |
Pintail | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Pochard | Whole state | Protected |
Polecat | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 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. | 10.9.2022 — 31.3.2023 |
Other areas | No hunting. | |
Rabbit | Whole state | 1.9.2023 — 31.3.2024 |
Raccoon dog | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 |
Red fox | In the Province of Lapland | 1.8.2022 — 30.4.2023 |
Elsewhere in Finland. | 1.8.2022 — 14.4.2023 | |
Red squirrel | Whole state | 1.11.2023 — 29.2.2024 |
Red-breasted merganser | Whole state | Protected |
Ringed seal | Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10. | 16.4.2023 — 31.7.2023 The quota will be shown on the front page. |
Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 | 1.8.2023 — 31.12.2023 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 (male) | 16.5.2023 — 15.6.2023 Male. Mandatory harvest report. |
Whole state. | 1.9.2023 — 15.2.2024 Roedeer hunting with hounds is allowed 30.9.2023—15.2.2024. Mandatory harvest report. | |
Shoveler | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Teal | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 |
Tufted duck | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 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 | 1.9.2023 — 29.9.2023 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 | 30.9.2023 — 15.2.2024 | |
Wigeon | Whole state | 20.8.2022 12pm — 31.12.2022 Mandatory harvest report |
Wild boar | Whole state | 1.8.2022 — 31.7.2023 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 | 30.9.2023 — 31.1.2024 |
Willow grouse | LAPLAND: Enontekiö, Utsjoki and Inari. | 10.9.2022 — 31.3.2023 |
Kainuu: Puolanka and Suomussalmi. Lapland: Kemijärvi, Kittilä, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Posio, Ranua, Rovaniemi, Salla, Savukoski and Sodankylä. Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: Kuusamo, Pudasjärvi and Taivalkoski. | 10.9.2022 — 31.10.2022 | |
Other areas. | No hunting | |
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 | 10.8.2023 — 31.10.2023 |
Woodcock | Whole state | 20.8.2023 12pm — 31.12.2023 |