The spring hunting season for migratory and waterfowl game opens from the second Saturday of March to the second Sunday of May.
The spring hunting season for migratory and waterfowl game opens from the second Saturday of March to the second Sunday of May. As the total duration of the spring goose and duck hunting season cannot exceed 28 days, the specific dates for the spring goose and duck hunting season for each hunting ground are established by the hunting ground user before the start of the hunting season.
Hunting is permitted during daylight hours, except for the period between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
White-fronted geese, bean geese, greylag geese, and Canada geese of any sex and age may be hunted.
Mallards, common pochards, tufted ducks, garganeys, and Eurasian teals may only be hunted as males (drakes), and only when they have landed or approached a decoy duck or stuffed decoy.
The main feature is that goose hunting is carried out from ambush only from a hide, and duck hunting is carried out only from a hide with decoys, using a decoy duck or stuffed decoy and a call. All other hunting methods are prohibited. Also, during the spring hunting season for geese or drake ducks, a camouflage cloak (camouflage suit) worn by the hunter, ensuring their inconspicuous presence in the hunting grounds (camouflage), may be used instead of a hide.
Smoothbore hunting weapons with cartridges loaded only with shot are permitted for these hunts, and hunting dogs (terriers, dachshunds, pointers, spaniels, retrievers, water dogs) may be used to search for and retrieve downed game.
Dear hunters, when hunting, do not forget about safety regulations.