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Opening and closing dates for hunting in Drôme (26): 2026-2027 season
2026-2027 Season · 20 species · Updated on 21 September 2026
| Species | Opening | Closing | Conditions | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock | 13 September 2026 | 20 February 2027 | None | open |
| Badger | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| Common quail | 29 August 2026 | 10 January 2027 | None | open |
| Duck | 13 September 2026 | 31 January 2027 | None | open |
| Red deer | 1 September 2026 | 28 February 2027* | Harvest plan | open |
| Chamois | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027*closed from 12 November 2026 to 5 December 2026 | Harvest plan | open |
| Roe deer | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2027*closed from 1 March 2027 to 31 May 2027 | Harvest plan | open |
| Rook | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| Carrion crow | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| Fallow deer | 1 September 2026 | 28 February 2027* | Harvest plan | open |
| Starling | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| Common pheasant | 13 September 2026 | 10 January 2027 | None | open |
| Jay | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| European rabbit | 13 September 2026 | 10 January 2027 | None | open |
| European hare | 13 September 2026 | 10 January 2027 | None | open |
| Woodpigeon | 13 September 2026 | 20 February 2027 | None | open |
| Partridge | 13 September 2026 | 13 December 2026 | None | open |
| Magpie | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 | None | open |
| Red fox | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2027 | None | open |
| Wild boar | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2027*closed from 1 April 2027 to 31 May 2027 | Prefectoral authorisation | open |
No species matches this filter.
* Several hunting periods in the season (early openings, additional periods, etc.). The closing date shown is the latest; gaps of more than one week are shown below the date. Refer to the prefectoral decree for details on methods and permitted days.
In Drôme (26), hunting for 2026-2027 opens at the earliest on 1 July 2026 and closes at the latest on 30 June 2027, depending on the species. Wild boar opens on 1 July 2026 and closes on 30 June 2027. Upcoming closings: partridge on 13 December 2026, common quail on 10 January 2027, common pheasant on 10 January 2027, european rabbit on 10 January 2027. The table above shows the opening and closing dates for all 20 species.
Dates according to the prefectoral decree no. 26-2026-06-25-00008 (Official French title), consulted on 21 September 2026. View the decree →
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Detailed dates by species
When does hunting for wild boar open in Drôme (26)?
In Drôme (26), the opening date for wild boar for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 1 July 2026, and the closing date is 30 June 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. 26-2026-06-25-00008.
- From 1 July 2026 to 14 August 2026, all methods (Pour tous les GGC. Battue et approche/affût sans chien, tous les jours sauf les dimanches et le 14 juillet. Registre de battue obligatoire. (Official text, French))
- From 16 August 2026 to 28 February 2027, all methods (Pour tous les GGC. Battue et approche/affût sans chien, tous les jours. Registre de battue obligatoire. (Official text, French))
- From 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2027, all methods (Only for the GGC in " point noir " (n° 01, 03, 04, 10, 15, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 33) and the GGC of plain (n° 02, 05, 06, 20 and 29). driven hunt and stalking/stand without dogs, every day.)
- From 1 June 2027 to 30 June 2027, all methods (Pour tous les GGC. Battue et approche/affût sans chien, tous les jours sauf les dimanches. Autorisation préfectorale R.424-8 acquise pour l'ensemble des détenteurs de droits de chasse. (Official text, French))
When does hunting for roe deer open in Drôme (26)?
In Drôme (26), the opening date for roe deer for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 1 July 2026, and the closing date is 30 June 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. 26-2026-06-25-00008.
- From 1 July 2026 to 13 July 2026, stalking / from a hide (Stalking individual or stand without dogs, every day except Sundays. only the males (roebuck), according to the arrangements of the decree individual of harvest plan.)
- From 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026, stalking / from a hide (Stalking individual or stand without dogs, every day except Sundays. only the males (roebuck), according to the arrangements of the decree individual of harvest plan.)
- From 16 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, stalking / from a hide (Stalking individual or stand without dogs, every day. only the males (roebuck), according to the arrangements of the decree individual of harvest plan.)
- From 13 September 2026 to 28 February 2027, all methods (Tous modes de chasse autorisés tous les jours. Pour la chasse en battue, obligation de tenir un registre de battue délivré aux détenteurs par la FDC Drôme. (Official text, French))
- From 1 June 2027 to 30 June 2027, stalking / from a hide (Stalking individual or stand without dogs, every day except Sundays. only the males (roebuck), according to the arrangements of the decree individual of harvest plan.)
When does hunting for common pheasant open in Drôme (26)?
In Drôme (26), the opening date for common pheasant for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 13 September 2026, and the closing date is 10 January 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. 26-2026-06-25-00008.
When does hunting for duck open in Drôme (26)?
In Drôme (26), the opening date for duck for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 13 September 2026, and the closing date is 31 January 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. 26-2026-06-25-00008.
Early opening and general opening
In Drôme, the general opening of the hunting season falls on 13 September 2026: most species become huntable from that date, with all methods permitted. Before it, some big game species have an early opening (summer shooting), usually by stalking or from a hide and on prefectoral authorisation.
| Species | Early opening | General opening | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild boar | 1 July 2026all methods | 16 August 2026 | see the decree |
| Roe deer | 1 July 2026stalking / from a hide | 13 September 2026 | Harvest plan |
| Red fox | 1 July 2026all methods | 1 July 2026 | see the decree |
| Common quail | 29 August 2026all methods | 29 August 2026 | see the decree |
| Red deer | 1 September 2026stalking / from a hide | 13 September 2026 | Harvest plan |
| Fallow deer | 1 September 2026stalking / from a hide | 13 September 2026 | Harvest plan |
Species not listed in this table (small game, waterfowl and others) open on the general date of 13 September 2026. The exact dates and conditions are set out in the prefectoral decree.
Permitted hunting days in Drôme
To hunt in Drôme (26), the permitted days are not the same everywhere: the prefectoral decree sets some, species by species, then each hunting association or ACCA chooses its days within this framework, commune by commune.
What the prefectoral decree provides for days, as we have recorded:
- Wild boar (from 1 July 2026 to 14 August 2026): Driven hunt and stalking/stand without dogs, every day except Sundays and the 14 July.
- Wild boar (from 1 June 2027 to 30 June 2027): Driven hunt and stalking/stand without dogs, every day except Sundays.
- Roe deer (stalking / from a hide) (from 1 July 2026 to 13 July 2026, then from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026, then from 1 June 2027 to 30 June 2027): Stalking individual or stand without dogs, every day except Sundays.
For other species, we have not recorded any imposed days. Your territory's rules may set some.
Details are in the prefectoral decree, the only authoritative document. View the decree →
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Compare with neighbouring departments
Opening and closing dates vary from one department to another, as each prefecture sets its own decree. Here are the general opening and closing dates in Drôme compared to those of neighbouring departments.
| Department | General opening | General closing |
|---|---|---|
| Drôme (26) | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
| Ardèche (07) | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
| Isère (38) | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
| Hautes-Alpes (05) | 13 September 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04) | 13 September 2026 | 10 January 2027 |
| Vaucluse (84) | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
Glossary of hunting terms
- General opening
- Date from which hunting is open for most species, all methods permitted. It is set each year by the prefectoral decree, usually in mid-September.
- Early opening
- Hunting period permitted before the general opening, reserved for certain big game species (roe deer, wild boar, red deer, etc.). It is usually practised by stalking or from a hide, on prefectoral authorisation, to regulate populations from summer.
- Harvest plan
- A scheme that controls the harvest of certain species (red deer, roe deer, mouflon) by setting the maximum number of animals that may be taken, with a numbered tag attached to each animal shot.
- Prefectoral authorisation
- Individual authorisation issued by the prefecture, often required for early openings or additional periods. The application is usually made online (demarches-simplifiees.fr).
- Driven hunt
- Collective hunting method where beaters, sometimes accompanied by dogs, push game towards a line of posted shooters. Common method for wild boar and big game.
- Stalking and hide
- Individual and quiet hunting methods: from a hide, the hunter waits for game at a fixed position; stalking, they approach it discreetly. Often the only methods permitted during early opening.
- Bullets
- Requirement, for big game, to use a rifled-barrel firearm firing a single bullet (not shot), for reasons of effectiveness and safety. Specified in the decree species by species.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about hunting in Drôme
In Drôme (26), hunting for 2026-2027 covers 20 species, each with its own opening and closing date set by prefectoral decree. The table above gives the details species by species.
In Drôme, the general hunting close is set for 28 February 2027. Some species close earlier (upcoming closings: partridge on 13 December 2026, common quail on 10 January 2027, common pheasant on 10 January 2027, european rabbit on 10 January 2027), others later, up to 30 June 2027. The table above shows the closing date for each species.
The wild boar opening in Drôme is shown in the table above. In most departments, summer shooting by stalking or from a hide starts from 1 June, before the general September opening, but the specifics vary from one decree to another.
In Drôme, the main wild boar hunting period ends on 14 August 2026. Additional periods (driven hunt, hide or stalking) may then be authorised in spring and summer on prefectoral authorisation; details are in the table above. The prefectoral decree is the authoritative source.
Permitted days vary by species and territory. Some hunting associations or ACCAs impose non-hunting days (often Tuesday or Friday), and the prefectoral decree may set some. Refer to the decree for Drôme and your territory's rules before planning an outing.
The dates come from the prefectoral decree for the 2026-2027 season (reference shown above). This is the only authoritative document: if in doubt in the field, consult it.
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