Red deer shooting in Rogaland
Season: Sep 1 – Dec 23
Red deer is among the quarry species in Rogaland. Red deer hunting on the west coast of Norway takes place in steep hillsides with the fjord below you. The terrain demands good fitness and sure-footed legs. In many areas, hunting is done as driven stand hunting in teams, where hunters are placed at strategic posts while drivers push the animals past.
Season in Rogaland
Sep 1 – Dec 23
The long season gives flexibility. September is the rut, with active stags. October and November are the main period for team hunts in many areas.
All open seasonsDistribution
Red deer are densest along the west coast, from Rogaland to Møre og Romsdal. In recent decades they have spread strongly east and north, and are now found in most counties.
Terrain
Red deer thrive on steep, wooded hillsides along fjords and valleys. Coastal woodland of oak, hazel and pine is typical red deer country. Further inland they tend to stay in mixed forest with access to farmland.
Weight
Live weight: hind approx. 80–120 kg, stag approx. 120–220 kg. Carcass weight approx. 55% of live weight.
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 red deer
Use the rut in September and October. Listen for roaring early in the morning. Red deer move along fixed trails between feeding areas, and these make good stands.
Plan the day
Other game in Rogaland
Aug 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
Mountain hare shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose shootingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox shootingJul 15 – Apr 15
Red deer shooting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the red deer shooting season in Rogaland?
The season for red deer in Rogaland is Sep 1 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does red deer live in Rogaland?
Red deer are densest along the west coast, from Rogaland to Møre og Romsdal. In recent decades they have spread strongly east and north, and are now found in most counties.
Can I find ground to shoot red deer in Rogaland?
Yes. Landowners across Rogaland offer days on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available ground.
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