Brown Hare and Wild Rabbit
About shooting brown hare and wild rabbit
The brown hare is larger than the native mountain hare and stays in the lowlands. Hunting is done the same way as for mountain hare, with running hounds or stalking.
The brown hare does not turn white in winter, which distinguishes it from the mountain hare. It is a non-native species, and harvesting is desirable from a management perspective.
Open Season
10 Sep – 28/29 Feb
Weight
3–6 kg
Distribution
The brown hare is an alien species found in the lowlands of Southern Norway, especially in Østfold, Vestfold and Agder. Wild rabbits have a very limited distribution.
Terrain
Open cultivated landscape with fields and meadows. The brown hare prefers flatter terrain than the mountain hare and is more tied to farmland.
Identification
Yellowish-brown all year; does not turn white in winter. Larger than the mountain hare, with longer ears.
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