State forest districts at Milicz and Żmigród, 40-50 km north of Wrocław, offer driven hunts mainly for red deer; foreigners in Poland must hunt through a licensed organiser and in the presence of the ground's representative. The areas with mapped locations lie about 40 km to about 60 km from the city centre. Foreigners who are not PZŁ members hunt either by buying a hunt from a licensed hunting-services enterprise or with consent of the environment minister; they need a hunting licence and an individual hunting authorisation from the organiser.
Hunting areas within reach
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Milicz Forest District (Barycz valley)
about 50 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: red deer, roe deer, fallow deer, ducks and geese.
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Żmigród Forest District
about 40 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: red deer, fallow deer, ducks and geese.
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Jawor Forest District
about 60 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: red deer, roe deer, mouflon, wild boar (limited).
Game and seasons
| Game | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red deer | Stags 21 Aug - end Feb (in Dolnośląskie, 2nd-year stags from 1 Jun); hinds 1 Sep - 15 Jan (2nd-year hinds also 1 Jun - 31 Jul in Dolnośląskie); calves 1 Sep - 31 Mar in Dolnośląskie. | — |
| Fallow deer | Bucks 1 Sep - end Feb; does 1 Sep - 15 Jan; fawns 1 Sep - end Feb. | — |
| Roe deer | Bucks 11 May - 30 Sep; does and kids 1 Oct - 15 Jan. | — |
| Wild boar | All year. | Availability very limited at Milicz and Żmigród because of African swine fever (2024-25 offer). |
| Grey partridge | 11 Sep - 21 Oct. | — |
| Pheasant | Cocks 1 Oct - end Feb. | — |
Best time: Late Sep for the red deer rut (state driven hunts start after the rut: Oct - 15 Jan at Milicz/Żmigród) · May - Sep for roe bucks
What a visiting hunter needs
Foreigners who are not PZŁ members hunt either by buying a hunt from a licensed hunting-services enterprise or with consent of the environment minister; they need a hunting licence and an individual hunting authorisation from the organiser.
Guide or local hunter: Yes - a representative of the lessee or manager of the hunting district must be present; they identify the game to be taken.
Bringing a firearm: EU hunters should hold a European Firearms Pass (State Forests).
Insurance: Accident, medical treatment and civil liability insurance required (State Forests hunting office).
Authority: Ministry of Climate and Environment; Polish Hunting Association (PZŁ); State Forests (Lasy Państwowe) regional directorates — dlajurysty.pl · eli.gov.pl · lublin.lasy.gov.pl
Good to know
- If a season starts after or ends before non-working days, the regulation shifts the date to include them.
- African swine fever limits wild boar hunting - check current veterinary restrictions.
- The forest district offer is for 2024-25; ask the regional directorate for the current season.
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Frequently asked
Can a foreign visitor hunt near Wrocław?
Foreigners who are not PZŁ members hunt either by buying a hunt from a licensed hunting-services enterprise or with consent of the environment minister; they need a hunting licence and an individual hunting authorisation from the organiser.
What game is hunted near Wrocław?
Red deer, Fallow deer, Roe deer, Wild boar, Grey partridge, Pheasant. Seasons and limits differ by species — see the table on this page.
When is the best time for hunting near Wrocław?
Late Sep for the red deer rut (state driven hunts start after the rut: Oct - 15 Jan at Milicz/Żmigród); May - Sep for roe bucks.
How far are the areas from Wrocław?
Żmigród Forest District: about 40 km; Milicz Forest District (Barycz valley): about 50 km; Jawor Forest District: about 60 km (straight-line distance from the city centre).
Where to stay in Wrocław
Sources
- Polish Journal of Laws (consolidated regulation on hunting periods, Dz.U. 2023 poz. 99) — all seasons
- Hunting Law art. 43 (text reproduced by dlajurysty.pl) — foreigners hunt via licensed enterprise or ministerial consent; representative must be present
- Lasy Państwowe, RDLP Wrocław (2024-25 offer) — forest districts, species, driven hunt dates, ASF note
- Lasy Państwowe, RDLP Lublin hunting office — EFP, insurance, individual authorisation, written contract 10 days ahead
- Ministry of Climate and Environment — only residents may become Polish hunters (context)
- ReasonStay methodology — how facts are researched and checked