Beaver
Om jagt på beaver
Beaver hunting is quiet, patient work. You sit on a stand by the river at dusk, waiting for the beaver to emerge from its lodge to feed. You need to remain still for extended periods and be ready when the opportunity presents itself.
The beaver is most active at dusk and during the night. The best stand locations are near fresh gnawing sites where the beaver has recently felled trees. Beaver sign is easy to find along waterways.
A small-caliber rifle (.22 LR, .222 Rem) provides the best control. The beaver sinks quickly when shot in the water, so have a plan for retrieval.
Beaver pelts are valuable, and beaver tails are a delicacy. The meat is dark and flavorful.
Jagttid
1 Oct – 30 Apr
Vægt
Live weight: 15–30 kg. Carcass weight approx. 55%.
Udbredelse
The beaver is found in watercourses across all of Southern Norway and parts of Northern Norway. The densest populations are in Telemark, Agder, Innlandet and Trøndelag.
Terræn
Rivers, streams and lakes with deciduous woodland along the banks. The beaver builds dams and lodges from branches and mud, and fells trees to reach bark and buds.
Kendetegn
Dense brown fur with a broad, flat, scaly tail. A large rodent with powerful incisors.
Jagttips
Find fresh gnawing sites and take a stand well before sunset. Beavers follow fixed routes between the lodge and their feeding sites.
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