| Game species | Hunting area | Times and information |
|---|---|---|
| American mink | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31 |
| Badger | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| Bean goose | In the Province of Kymenlaakso, in the municipality of Lappeenranta (province of Etelä-Karjala), in the municipality of Orimattila (province of Päijät-Häme) and in the municipalities of Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Porvoo and Pukkila (province of Uusimaa). | 1.10.2018 — 30.11.2018 |
| Black grouse | In the Provinces of Etelä-Karjala, Etelä-Savo and Kymenlaakso, in the Province of Keski-Suomi with the exception of Municipalities of Kannonkoski, Karstula, Keuruu, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Multia, Pihtipudas, Saarijärvi and Viitasaari, in the Province of Pohjois-Karjala with the exception of Municipalities of Ilomantsi, Juuka, Lieksa, Nurmes and Valtimo, In the Province of Pohjois-Savo with the exception of Municipalities of Kiuruvesi, Sonkajärvi and Vieremä, and in the Municipalities of Hartola, Heinola and Sysmä in the Province of Päijät-Häme. | 10.9.2018 — 10.10.2018 |
| Other areas. | 10.9.2018 — 10.11.2018 | |
| 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 | 20.8.2018 — 31.10.2018 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) | 20.8.2018 — 31.10.2018 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 | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 | |
| Brown hare | Whole state | 1.9.2018 — 28.2.2019 |
| Canada goose | Whole state. | 10.8.2018 — 20.8.2018 On the fields |
| Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 | |
| Canadian beaver | Whole state. | 20.8.2018 — 30.4.2019 |
| Capercaillie | In the Province of Lapland with the exception of the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari, Kemijärvi, Posio, Ranua, Salla and Utsjoki. | 10.9.2018 — 10.12.2018 |
| In the Provinces of Etelä-Karjala, Etelä-Savo, Kanta-Häme, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Keski-Suomi, Kymenlaakso, Pirkanmaa, Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Päijät-Häme and Satakunta, in the Municipalities of Alajärvi, Alavus, Isojoki, Karijoki, Kauhajoki, Soini and Ähtäri (in the Province of Etelä-Pohjanmaa), in the Province of Kainuu with the exception of the municipalities of Kajaani, Kuhmo and Sotkamo, in the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari, Kemijärvi, Posio, Ranua, Salla and Utsjoki (in the Province of Lapland) and in the Province of Pohjois-Savo with the exception of municipalities of Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Pielavesi, Sonkajärvi and Vieremä. | 10.9.2018 — 10.11.2018 | |
| In the Municipalities of Kajaani, Kuhmo and Sotkamo (in the Province of Kainuu), in the Provinces of Pohjanmaan and Etelä-Pohjanmaa with the exception of Municipalities of Alajärvi, Alavus, Isojoki, Karijoki, Kauhajoki, Soini and Ähtäri, in the Municipalities of Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Pielavesi, Sonkajärvi and Vieremä (in the Province of Pohjois-Savo). | 10.9.2018 — 10.10.2018 | |
| In the Municipalities of Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Mäntsälä and Pukkila (in the Province of Uusimaa). | 10.9.2018 — 30.9.2018 | |
| In the Provinces of Varsinais-Suomi and Uusimaa with the exception of Municipalities of Askola, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Mäntsälä and Pukkila. | No hunting. | |
| Common eider | Whole state | 2019 - will be announced later |
| Coot | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Ermine | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| European beaver | Whole state. | 20.8.2018 — 30.4.2019 Requires a hunting license granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act |
| 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 | 1.9.2019 — 27.9.2019 Only "ambush hunting" is allowed. |
| Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 28.9.2019 — 31.1.2020 | |
| Farmed arctic fox | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31 |
| Garganey | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Goldeneye | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Goosander | Whole state | 1.9.2018 — 31.12.2018 |
| Grey seal | Within the regional quota, granted by virtue of the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 | 16.4.2019 — 31.12.2019 |
| Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act | ||
| Greylag goose | Etelä-Karjala, Etelä-Savo, Kainuu, Kanta-Häme, Keski-Suomi, Pirkanmaa, Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Savo, Päijät-Häme, Alajärvi, Alavus, Evijärvi, Kuortane, Lappajärvi, Soini, Vimpeli, Ähtäri, Halsua, Lestijärvi, Perho, Veteli, Lappi, Iitti, Kouvola, Haapajärvi, Haapavesi, Kuusamo, Kärsämäki, Nivala, Pudasjärvi, Pyhäjärvi, Pyhäntä, Reisjärvi, Siikalatva, Utajärvi, Taivalkoski, Vaala | hunting is prohibited |
| Other areas | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 | |
| Hazel grouse | In the Province of Lapland and in the Municipalities of Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Kuusamo, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Oulu, Pudasjäri, Siikajoki, Taivalkoski, Tyrnävä, Utajärvi and Vaala in the Province of Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. | 10.9.2018 — 10.10.2018 |
| Other areas. | 10.9.2018 — 10.11.2018 | |
| Long-tailed duck | Sea region | 1.9.2018 — 31.12.2018 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) | 1.10.2018 — 28.2.2019 |
| 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) | 1.12.2018 — 28.2.2019 | |
| Requires a special licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 41 of the Hunting Act | ||
| Mallard | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| 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. | 1.9.2019 — 20.9.2019 |
| Whole state with the exception of Province of Lapland and 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. | 1.9.2019 — 11.10.2019 "Ambush hunting" on the fields. | |
| Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 12.10.2019 — 31.12.2019 | |
| Without dogs – Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 1.1.2020 — 15.1.2020 Without dogs | |
| Mountain hare | Whole state | 1.9.2018 — 28.2.2019 |
| Mufflon | Whole state | 1.9.2019 — 31.1.2020 |
| Muskrat | Whole state | 1.10.2018 — 19.5.2019 |
| 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 | 1.9.2018 — 31.12.2018 |
| Other areas require a hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 10 of the Hunting Act | 1.9.2018 — 31.12.2018 | |
| Pheasant | Whole state | 1.9.2018 — 28.2.2019 |
| Pine marten | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| Pintail | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Pochard | Whole state | Protected |
| Polecat | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 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. | 10.9.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| Other areas | No hunting. | |
| Rabbit | Whole state | 1.9.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| Raccoon dog | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 Females with cubs are protected between May 1 and July 31 |
| Red fox | In the Province of Lapland | 1.8.2018 — 30.4.2019 |
| Elsewhere in Finland. | 1.8.2018 — 14.4.2019 | |
| Red squirrel | Whole state | 1.11.2018 — 28.2.2019 |
| Red-breasted merganser | Whole state | Protected |
| Ringed seal | With a hunting licence, granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency in accordance with the Hunting Act, Sect. 10 | 16.4.2019 — 31.12.2019 |
| 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) | 16.5.2019 — 15.6.2019 male |
| Whole state. | 1.9.2019 — 31.1.2020 Roedeer hunting with hounds is allowed 29.9.2019 - 31.1.2020 | |
| Whole state | 1.2.2020 — 15.2.2020 Without dogs | |
| Shoveler | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Teal | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Tufted duck | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| 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 | 1.9.2019 — 27.9.2019 Only "ambush hunting" is allowed. |
| Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 28.9.2019 — 31.1.2020 | |
| Without dogs – Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 1.2.2020 — 15.2.2020 Dogs can be used only when tracking a wounded animal. | |
| Wigeon | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |
| Wild boar | Whole state | 1.8.2018 — 31.7.2019 Females with piglets are protected 1.3.-31.7. |
| Wild forest reindeer | Requires a cervid hunting licence granted by the Finnish Wildlife Agency, as referred to in section 26 of the Hunting Act | 28.9.2019 — 31.1.2020 |
| Willow grouse | in the municipalities of Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki in the Province of Lapland. | 10.9.2018 — 31.3.2019 |
| In the municipalities of Kemijärvi, Kittilä, Muonio, Pelkosenniemi, Salla, Savukoski and Sodankylä in the Province of Lapland and in the municipality of Kuusamo. | 10.9.2018 — 10.10.2018 | |
| Other areas | Hunting is Prohibited. | |
| 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 | 10.8.2018 — 31.10.2018 |
| Woodcock | Whole state | 20.8.2018 12pm — 31.12.2018 |