# Finland goose hunting season regulations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finland-goose-hunting-season-regulations
> Updated: 2026-08-09T08:12:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In Finland, the hunting season for Brant and Canada geese is scheduled to begin on August 10. The primary aim of this timed season is to manage wildlife populations sustainably and prevent crop damage caused by large flocks.

For Canada geese, hunting is permitted nationwide from August 10 until August 20 at noon. For Brant geese, hunting is restricted to coastal fields used for livestock feed or commercial crops, with a daily quota of two birds per hunter and a prohibition on using food decoys. Brant geese remain protected in inland areas. General waterfowl hunting for both species on water bodies is set to commence on August 20 at noon.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Finland begins field hunting for Brant and Canada geese

Field hunting for Brant and Canada geese begins August 10 in Finland to prevent agricultural damage while managing sustainable wildlife populations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-begins-field-hunting-for-brant-and-canada-geese

### 2026-08-06: Sepelkyyhky pigeon hunting season opens in Finland on Aug 10

Finland’s sepelkyyhky pigeon hunting season starts on Aug 10, with the latest harvest reaching about 326,000 birds, the most taken game species in the country.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sepelkyyhky-pigeon-hunting-season-opens-in-finland-on-aug-10

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Cite as: Finland goose hunting season regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/finland-goose-hunting-season-regulations