The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has established the dates and conditions for the 2026-2027 hunting season. According to a decision published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic, the hunting season for small game such as rabbits, partridges, and quail will run from October 4, 2026, to December 6, 2026. Hunting will only be allowed on Sundays, public holidays, and official leave.
The hunting season for large game, including wild boar and golden wolves, will take place from October 4, 2026, to January 31, 2027, in several governorates, including Bizerte, Tunis, and Sousse. In other governorates, the season will extend until March 21, 2027. The Ministry has also set the dates for waterfowl, waders, and other bird species, which will be hunted from November 22, 2026, to March 28, 2027.
The Ministry has determined the fees for hunting licenses, with Tunisians and foreign residents born in Tunisia required to pay 30 dinars for a small game license, while foreign temporary residents must pay 200 dinars. For large game, the fees are 90 dinars for Tunisians and 150 dinars for foreign temporary residents. A contribution of 10 dinars, or 20 dinars for special species, will be made to the National Union of Hunters' Associations to protect wildlife and the environment.
The Ministry has banned the hunting of certain species, including rare mammals like the Atlas deer, gazelles, and cheetahs, as well as certain bird species like the purple heron and white stork. Hunting is also prohibited in military and security zones, as well as within a 1000-meter radius of military installations and 500 meters of oil and gas facilities, national parks, and natural reserves.
The decision also prohibits the use of hunting weapons with rifled barrels or silencers and emphasizes the need to respect the natural environment and refrain from littering during hunting activities. Daily hunting quotas have been set for small game, with a maximum of two rabbits, six partridges, and ten quail per hunter per day.
For large game hunting, the Ministry has established rules to ensure safety, including a limit of 15 hunters per team, with the team leader responsible for ensuring compliance. Hunters are required to wear bright orange vests, and teams must submit their requests via email to the relevant regional agricultural development office at least 15 days and no more than 45 days before the hunt.
The Ministry has also emphasized the importance of insurance against accidents, requiring hunters to be insured with a local hunters' association or a private insurance company. The new regulations aim to promote sustainable hunting practices and protect Tunisia's natural resources for future generations.
Key points
- The 2026-2027 hunting season in Tunisia will run from October 4, 2026, to March 28, 2027, with specific dates and regulations for different species and regions.
- The Ministry has set fees for hunting licenses, with Tunisians and foreign residents born in Tunisia required to pay 30 dinars for a small game license.
- The Ministry has banned the hunting of certain species, including rare mammals and bird species, and prohibited hunting in military and security zones.
