These are the open seasons for the various species in Scotland only;
| Pheasant |
1st October – 1st February |
| Partridge | 1st September – 1st February |
| Woodcock | 1st September - 31st January |
| Snipe | 12th August - 31st January |
| Duck | 1st September – 31st January |
| Wild Geese | 1st September – 31st January |
| Roe Buck | 1st April – 20th October |
| Roe Doe | 21st October – 31st March |
There is no close season for pigeon shooting