Pafos Press 31 October 2025
The new hunting season for resident game begins on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and will last until December 28, 2025. The Game and Fauna Service, with the slogan "We Hunt Responsibly", reminds of respect for nature and safety rules.
Mandatory recording of harvest
Recording of harvest for all game is mandatory through the Artemis Cy application.
The declaration must be made before the hunter boards a vehicle and before leaving the hunting area
In case of inability to use the application:
Send an SMS with:
ID
Type of game
Number of game
e.g. 000000 Partridge 2
Harvest limits and days of excursions
The excursions will take place every Sunday and Wednesday, while the permitted limits per hunter per excursion are: one hare, four partridges and one francolin. There is no limit for the other species.
Hunters must have the necessary permits with them and observe safety measures, such as wearing fluorescent orange clothing, avoiding alcohol, informing a third party about the hunting spot, as well as confirming the target before each shot. The transport of weapons is only allowed disassembled and in a case, while hunting is prohibited near residential areas and military installations. Extrajudicial fines for violations are particularly severe and start at €2,000 for hunting in prohibited areas, while poaching at night can result in fines of over €25,000.
Necessary documents – Safety rules
Each hunter must have with him/her:
Hunting license (valid)
Weapon possession license
License to use hunting dogs (where required)
Safety rules
We wear orange (hat or 30% of clothing)
We wear protective glasses
We do not hunt alone
We do not consume alcohol
We confirm the target before shooting
We unload the weapon when moving on difficult terrain
The weapon is transported disassembled and in a case
Safety distances
Hunting is prohibited:
500 m. from settlements
200 m. from individual residences
300 m. from military installations
Finally, the Game Service calls on hunters to avoid posting on social media that degrade the sport or offend the public image of hunting activity, emphasizing that hunting is a passion, but also a responsibility.
Useful contact numbers
Police - 26 306211 or 1414
Kamares - Panayiotis 99 493436
Game wardens - 99 201946 / 99 202286
