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Opening and closing dates for hunting in Haute-Savoie (74): 2026-2027 season
2026-2027 Season · 7 species · Updated on 21 September 2026
| Species | Opening | Closing | Conditions | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red deer | 1 September 2026 | 28 February 2027* | Harvest plan | open |
| Chamois | 13 September 2026 | 17 January 2027* | Harvest plan | open |
| Roe deer | 1 July 2026 | 17 January 2027* | Prefectoral authorisationHarvest plan | open |
| European hare | 13 September 2026 | 17 January 2027* | Harvest plan | open |
| European mouflon | 13 September 2026 | 17 January 2027 | Harvest plan | open |
| Partridge | 20 September 2026 | 11 November 2026 | None | open |
| Wild boar | 1 June 2026 | 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 Haute-Savoie (74), hunting for 2026-2027 opens at the earliest on 1 June 2026 and closes at the latest on 31 May 2027, depending on the species. Wild boar opens on 1 June 2026 and closes on 31 May 2027. Upcoming closings: partridge on 11 November 2026, chamois on 17 January 2027, roe deer on 17 January 2027, european hare on 17 January 2027. The table above shows the opening and closing dates for all 7 species.
Dates according to the prefectoral decree no. DDT-2026-0482 (Official French title), consulted on 21 September 2026. View the decree →
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Detailed dates by species
When does hunting for roe deer open in Haute-Savoie (74)?
In Haute-Savoie (74), the opening date for roe deer for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 1 July 2026, and the closing date is 17 January 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. DDT-2026-0482.
- From 1 July 2026 to 12 September 2026, stalking / from a hide (Tirs anticipés uniquement a l'affût ou a l'approche et sans chien, avant 07h30 et apres 18h30, sur proposition de la FDC et apres autorisation préfectorale spécifique. Tir uniquement du brocard (chevreuil male), tir des ESOD interdit. Ou, sous réserve de dégâts agricoles et sylvicoles, sur decision d'une cellule de crise. (Official text, French))
- From 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027, all methods (Ouverture générale a cloture générale (13 septembre 2026 7h -> 17 janvier 2027 au soir). Periode, jours de chasse et chasse en temps de neige precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur, conformes aux propositions des pays cynégétiques et approuves par la FDC. Soumis au plan de chasse. (Official text, French))
When does hunting for wild boar open in Haute-Savoie (74)?
In Haute-Savoie (74), the opening date for wild boar for the 2026-2027 hunting season is 1 June 2026, and the closing date is 31 May 2027, according to prefectoral decree no. DDT-2026-0482.
- From 1 June 2026 to 14 August 2026, stalking / from a hide (Tirs anticipés sous réserve de dégâts agricoles ou de depredations, sur decision d'une cellule de crise et validation FDC, apres autorisation préfectorale spécifique : a l'affût ou a l'approche, ou en battue a titre exceptionnel. (Official text, French))
- From 15 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, driven hunt (Ouverture anticipée sous réserve de dégâts agricoles ou de depredations, sur decision et conditions definies par la cellule de crise et validation FDC : en battue, a l'affût ou a l'approche, sous l'autorite du détenteur du droit de chasse. (Official text, French))
- From 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027, all methods (Ouverture générale a cloture générale (13 septembre 2026 7h -> 17 janvier 2027 au soir). Periode et jours de chasse precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur. Declaration hebdomadaire des resultats obligatoire. (Official text, French))
- From 18 January 2027 to 31 March 2027, all methods (Additional period of hunted on wild boar after the general closing.)
- From 1 April 2027 to 31 May 2027, stalking / from a hide (Ouverture prolongee uniquement pour la protection des semis, sur decision d'une cellule de crise et validation FDC, apres autorisation préfectorale spécifique : a l'affût ou a l'approche, sans chien, ou en battue a titre exceptionnel. (Official text, French))
Early opening and general opening
In Haute-Savoie, 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 June 2026stalking / from a hide | 13 September 2026 | Prefectoral authorisation |
| Roe deer | 1 July 2026stalking / from a hide | 13 September 2026 | Prefectoral authorisation |
| Red deer | 1 September 2026all methods | 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 Haute-Savoie
In Haute-Savoie (74), the prefectoral decree delegates the hunting days for several species to each territory's internal rules (hunting association or ACCA). Days therefore vary from one commune to another. To find out, contact the commune's hunting association or ACCA, or the town hall.
What the prefectoral decree provides for days, as we have recorded:
- Roe deer (from 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027): Periode, jours de chasse et chasse en temps de neige precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur, conformes aux propositions des pays cynégétiques et approuves par la FDC. (Official text, French)
- Red deer (from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027): Periode, jours de chasse et chasse en temps de neige precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur, conformes aux propositions des pays cynégétiques et approuves par la FDC. (Official text, French)
- Wild boar (from 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027): Period and day of hunted precises in the internal rules of each holders.
- European hare (from 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027): Period and day of hunted precises in the internal rules of each holders.
- Chamois (from 13 September 2026 to 30 November 2026): Periode, jours de chasse et chasse en temps de neige precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur. (Official text, French)
- European mouflon (stalking / from a hide) (from 13 September 2026 to 17 January 2027): Periode, jours de chasse et chasse en temps de neige precises dans le reglement interieur de chaque détenteur. (Official text, French)
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 Haute-Savoie compared to those of neighbouring departments.
| Department | General opening | General closing |
|---|---|---|
| Haute-Savoie (74) | 13 September 2026 | 17 January 2027 |
| Ain (01) | 13 September 2026 | 28 February 2027 |
| Savoie (73) | 13 September 2026 | 31 January 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 Haute-Savoie
In Haute-Savoie (74), hunting for 2026-2027 covers 7 species, each with its own opening and closing date set by prefectoral decree. The table above gives the details species by species.
In Haute-Savoie, the general hunting close is set for 17 January 2027. Some species close earlier (upcoming closings: partridge on 11 November 2026, chamois on 17 January 2027, roe deer on 17 January 2027, european hare on 17 January 2027), others later, up to 31 May 2027. The table above shows the closing date for each species.
The wild boar opening in Haute-Savoie 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 Haute-Savoie, the main wild boar hunting period ends on 17 January 2027. 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 Haute-Savoie 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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