Hunting in Poland as a visitor

Poland: permits, calibres and seasons

Poland offers red stag during the rut, roe buck in spring and wild boar all year. Foreign hunters book through an organiser, such as a State Forests hunting office or a licensed agency. The organiser issues your individual hunting authorisation and arranges the insurance Poland requires. Moose hunting has been suspended since 2001.

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Rules last checked 4 November 2026

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At a glance

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42 dayslongest lead time

11steps in total

8animals with rules

Organiser contract · hunting authorisation · insurance

What you need

Steps for a visiting hunter. Some depend on where you live. The Trip Planner filters them to your situation and adds deadlines.

Before you leave home

5 steps

Proof of your right to huntOfficial source
Bring your hunting licence from home. The organiser needs it to issue your Polish hunting authorisation.
EveryoneState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”
Firearms licence from your home countryConfirm with authority
Carry the licence for every firearm you take, issued in your own name.
If you bring your own firearmService-public.fr – the European Firearms Pass
European Firearms PassOfficial source
EU hunters bring their firearms on the European Firearms Pass, with the firearms entered and the purpose of the trip documented.
EU/EEA residentsIf you bring your own firearm42 days aheadState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”
Temporary import permit for your firearmsConfirm with authority
Residents outside the EU/EEA cannot use the European Firearms Pass. Apply to a Polish consulate for permission to bring your firearms in temporarily, well before you travel. Polish customs guidance describes a certificate from a Polish consul that replaces a firearms licence for 30 days from entry.
Residents outside the EU/EEAIf you bring your own firearm60 days aheadPolish customs – movement of arms (archived 2012)
Invitation or hunting agreementConfirm with authority
The organiser's contract and voucher show the purpose of the trip.
If you bring your own firearm21 days aheadService-public.fr – the European Firearms Pass

Permits at the destination

4 steps

Written contract with the organiserOfficial source
Sign a written contract for the hunt with the organiser no later than 10 days before it starts. You receive a voucher for the hunt. Book much earlier for the red deer rut.
Everyone10 days aheadState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”
Individual hunting authorisationOfficial source
Issued by the organiser. Carry it together with your hunting licence during the hunt.
Everyone10 days aheadState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”
Accident, medical and liability insuranceOfficial source
Poland requires foreign hunters to hold accident, medical treatment and civil liability insurance. State Forests hunting offices arrange it; check what your organiser includes.
Everyone10 days aheadState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”
Ask the organiser about renting a firearmCheck before travel
Some organisers can provide a rifle. Confirm the arrangement and paperwork in the contract.
If you borrow a firearm14 days aheadState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”

At the border

1 step

Hunting ammunition only, up to 100 roundsConfirm with authority
Polish customs guidance allows hunting firearms with up to 100 rounds of ammunition, for hunts organised under Polish rules. The guidance is from 2012, so confirm the current limit.
If you bring your own firearmPolish customs – movement of arms (archived 2012)

During and after the hunt

1 step

Pay at least half before the hunt startsOfficial source
State Forests hunting offices require at least 50 % of the agreed price paid no later than when the hunt starts.
EveryoneState Forests Lublin – hunting office “Roztocze”

Ammunition by animal

Source: Poland · Regulation on hunting conditions, § 3, as amended 7 Nov 2022 (Dz.U. 2022 poz. 2323)

Animal	Rifle	Shotgun
Red deerHjort	Hunting bullet (no full metal jacket) with E100 at least 2 000 J. For wild boar piglets 1 000 J is enough.	Shot No Slug Check
Fallow deerDåhjort	Hunting bullet (no full metal jacket) with E100 at least 2 000 J. For wild boar piglets 1 000 J is enough.	Shot No Slug Check
MouflonMufflon	Hunting bullet (no full metal jacket) with E100 at least 2 000 J. For wild boar piglets 1 000 J is enough.	Shot No Slug Check
Wild boarVillsvin	Hunting bullet (no full metal jacket) with E100 at least 2 000 J. For wild boar piglets 1 000 J is enough.	Shot No Slug Check
Roe deerRådyr	Hunting bullet (no full metal jacket) with E100 at least 1 000 J.	Shot No Slug CheckMoose hunting has been suspended in Poland since 2001.
Red foxRødrev	Any rifled firearm must give at least 400 J at 100 m.	Shot Yes Slug No
HareHare	Hare may only be hunted in a collective hunt or with birds of prey.	Shot Yes Slug No
PheasantFasan	Shot with a shotgun.	Shot Yes Slug No

Seasons

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Confirm with authority Polish regulation on hunting seasons, consolidated 22 Aug 2020

Animal	General season
Red deer	Stags: 21 Aug – 28 Feb Hinds: 1 Sep – 15 Jan
Fallow deer	Bucks: 1 Sep – 28 Feb Does: 1 Sep – 15 Jan
Roe deer	Bucks: 11 May – 30 Sep Does and kids: 1 Oct – 15 Jan
Wild boar	All year: All year
Mouflon	Rams: 1 Oct – 28 Feb Ewes and lambs: 1 Oct – 15 Jan
Red fox	General: 1 Jun – 31 Mar
Hare	All: 1 Nov – 31 Dec
Pheasant	Cocks: 1 Oct – 28 Feb

Consolidated text from 2020. Confirm current dates with your organiser.

Known costs

No fixed official fees confirmed yet.

Official fees we have confirmed. The hunt itself, trophy fees, travel and insurance come on top.

Questions

Can I hunt moose in Poland?

No. Moose hunting has been suspended in Poland since 2001.

Do I need an organiser to hunt in Poland?

Yes, in practice. The organiser signs the contract, issues your hunting authorisation and arranges insurance.

How far ahead should I start planning a hunt in Poland?

The longest step takes about 42 days. Start at least that far ahead of your first hunting day, and earlier for popular seasons.