Jagt på roe deer i Møre og Romsdal

Jagttid: Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Roe deer er blandt de jagtbare arter i Møre og Romsdal. Roe deer hunting is a great introduction to big game hunting. The terrain is often easy to walk, distances are short, and the animals are found near settlements. Many hunt roe deer from high seats or by walking posts along forest edges and field margins.

Jagttid i Møre og Romsdal

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Buck hunting starts as early as 10 August, making this one of the earliest big-game seasons in Norway. From 25 September all roe deer may be taken.

Alle jagttider

Udbredelse

Roe deer are widespread in Southern Norway and along the coast north to Troms. The densest populations are in the lowlands of Østfold, Vestfold, Agder and Rogaland. Roe deer keep expanding northward.

Terræn

Roe deer thrive in cultivated landscape with a mix of forest, fields and meadows. Forest edges, scrub and young plantations are typical haunts. They also like edge zones along watercourses and roads.

Vægt

Live weight: approx. 20–30 kg, large bucks up to 35 kg. Carcass weight approx. 55%.

Terræn i Møre og Romsdal

Møre og Romsdal is characterized by steep mountains, deep fjords, and narrow valleys. The Sunnmøre Alps are among Norway's most dramatic mountain formations. The coast has mild winters and lush vegetation, while the inland has steep and demanding terrain. Red deer thrive in the steep hillsides and along the fjords.

Jagt på roe deer

Roe deer are creatures of habit. Find fixed runs between bedding and feeding sites and take a stand there. Early morning and late evening are clearly best.