Big game hunting: species, seasons and regulations

Roe deer

A widespread small deer in Europe, valued for its meat and population management.

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Europe’s largest deer, iconic of forests and mountain ranges.

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An elegant deer widely introduced across Europe.

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A wild sheep found in mountainous and Mediterranean areas across several countries.

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A highly agile mountain ungulate found across several European ranges.

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A wild mountain goat of Europe, often protected or strictly regulated.

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A deer native to Asia, introduced and managed through hunting in parts of Europe.

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A mountain-dwelling chamois native to the Pyrenees, managed locally.

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The wild boar is the most hunted big game in France, valued for its meat and role in population management.

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