Mountain hare shooting in Rogaland
Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare is among the quarry species in Rogaland. Hare hunting with a running hound is one of Norway's finest hunting traditions. The dog picks up the hare's scent and drives it in a large circle, while the hunter positions themselves along known travel routes and waits for the hare to come back.
Distribution
The mountain hare is found throughout Norway, from the coast to the mountains. The densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Numbers fluctuate in cycles.
Terrain
Varied. The hare lives in coniferous forest, mountain birch woodland, on plateaus and in the cultivated landscape. It likes a mix of open and dense cover.
Weight
2.5–5 kg
Terrain in Rogaland
Rogaland has Jæren with Norway's flattest landscape in the west, and Ryfylke with mountains and fjords in the east. Jæren is important for geese and waterfowl, while Ryfylke offers red deer hunting on steep hillsides and wild reindeer hunting on the heath areas. The coastal landscape has mild winters and green grass almost year-round.
Shooting mountain hare
Hare hunting with hounds is best on light snow. Take a stand at known crossings and runs. The hare often follows the same route as last time.
Plan the day
Other game in Rogaland
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Roe deer shootingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Wild reindeer shootingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Setesdal Vesthei/Ryfylke)
Black grouse shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose shootingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox shootingJul 15 – Apr 15
Mountain hare shooting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the mountain hare shooting season in Rogaland?
The season for mountain hare in Rogaland is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does mountain hare live in Rogaland?
The mountain hare is found throughout Norway, from the coast to the mountains. The densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Numbers fluctuate in cycles.
Can I find ground to shoot mountain hare in Rogaland?
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