Originally from India and Ceylon, it expanded its range to the Balkans, then to central Europe, expanding northward. The jackals were reported in Romania more than 50 years ago and are largely distributed throughout Dobrogea, the Danube River and in the meadows of the main rivers in the southern and southeastern plains of the country. However, it was also reported in the Subcarpathians and in the northern part of Romania.

The limitation of the area to the area of ​​high hills seems to be determined by the existence of the wolf.

Although extremely prudent, it is hunted on the occasion of fair chases organized for other species, but also on bait hunting.

Because it is a prolific animal and very dangerous for the progeny of plantivorous hunting (rabbit, deer goat, deer calf and even wild boar piglets), it must be kept very carefully under control.

Hunting season: Although it enjoys attention through the “Habitats Directive”, it can be hunt all year round.