Estonia's moose season runs 15 Sep - 15 Dec (males only until 30 Sep); foreign hunters pay a hunting right fee of EUR 25 a year from 2025. The areas with mapped locations lie about 20 km to about 90 km from the city centre. Foreign hunters need a valid hunting licence from Estonia or a country Estonia recognises, plus permission to hunt in the specific district; the Estonian Hunters' Society issues temporary certificates for foreigners.
Hunting areas within reach
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Harju County state and private hunting districts
about 20 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: moose, wild boar, roe deer.
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Lääne-Viru County
about 90 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: moose, wild boar, roe deer.
Game and seasons
| Game | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moose | 15 Sep - 15 Dec; males only 15-30 Sep. | Hunting year runs 1 Mar - end Feb. |
| Red deer | 1 Sep - 31 Jan. | — |
| Roe deer | 1 Jun - 31 Dec as listed by RMK; roe deer (incl. does) and fawns 1 Sep - 31 Dec. | RMK does not say explicitly that the June start is bucks-only - verify. |
| Wild boar | All year; with dogs 1 Oct - 31 Mar; sows with piglets protected 1 Oct to end of hunting year. | — |
Best time: Late September (male-only moose period 15-30 Sep) · October - December driven hunts for moose and boar
What a visiting hunter needs
Foreign hunters need a valid hunting licence from Estonia or a country Estonia recognises, plus permission to hunt in the specific district; the Estonian Hunters' Society issues temporary certificates for foreigners.
Bringing a firearm: EU residents may bring their own weapon with the firearms pass issued by their home country (Estonian Hunters' Society).
Hunting exam: Foreign big-game shooting test accepted if passed within the previous 2 years; otherwise take the test in Estonia.
Cost: Hunting right fee EUR 25 per year from 1 Jan 2025 (Ministry of Climate); an older Environmental Board page still shows EUR 10.
Authority: Kliimaministeerium (Ministry of Climate); Keskkonnaamet (Environmental Board); Eesti Jahimeeste Selts — kliimaministeerium.ee · keskkonnaamet.ee
Good to know
- Regions are counties; no source tied particular game to a named area near Tallinn - species presence is national.
- Seasons page (RMK) gives no year - check current hunting year.
- Fee figures differ between two official pages.
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Frequently asked
Can a foreign visitor hunt near Tallinn?
Foreign hunters need a valid hunting licence from Estonia or a country Estonia recognises, plus permission to hunt in the specific district; the Estonian Hunters' Society issues temporary certificates for foreigners.
What game is hunted near Tallinn?
Moose, Red deer, Roe deer, Wild boar. Seasons and limits differ by species — see the table on this page.
When is the best time for hunting near Tallinn?
Late September (male-only moose period 15-30 Sep); October - December driven hunts for moose and boar.
How far are the areas from Tallinn?
Harju County state and private hunting districts: about 20 km; Lääne-Viru County: about 90 km (straight-line distance from the city centre).
Where to stay in Tallinn
Sources
- RMK (State Forest Management Centre) — seasons, hunting year
- Estonian Ministry of Climate — foreigners pay fee, EUR 25 from 2025, 324 hunting areas
- Keskkonnaamet — documents needed (certificate, permit, shooting test)
- Eesti Jahimeeste Selts (Estonian Hunters' Society) — foreign licence recognition, temporary certificate, shooting test 2 years, EU weapon pass
- ReasonStay methodology — how facts are researched and checked