Pink-footed Goose
About shooting pink-footed goose
Pink-footed goose hunting in Trøndelag is worth the trip. Thousands of geese pass through the region in September and October, and the hunt can yield good results when the migration conditions are right.
Hunting is done as stand hunting with decoys on stubble fields, just like for greylag goose. The difference is that pink-footed geese often fly in large, high formations and can be harder to call in.
Timing is everything. The migration is governed by weather and wind, and the best days often come in clusters. Follow bird counts and reports from local hunters to hit the timing right.
Same equipment as for greylag goose hunting. Steel shot in size 1–3 with good choke.
Open Season
21 Aug – 23 Dec
Hunting is limited to Trøndelag and Nordland, where the pink-footed goose stages during its migration from Svalbard to the wintering grounds.
Weight
2.5–3 kg
Distribution
The pink-footed goose breeds on Svalbard and passes through Trøndelag and Nordland on its way to the wintering areas in Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium. The largest concentrations are in Nord-Trøndelag.
Terrain
Stubble fields and grassland in the farmed landscape. The geese stage in large flocks on farmland near river mouths and wetlands.
Identification
Grey-brown with a dark head and a short, pink-and-black bill. Somewhat smaller than the greylag.
Fieldcraft Tips
Follow the migration reports from Nord-Trøndelag. The best days are usually in late September and early October.
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