Moose shooting in Viken
Season: Sep 25 – Oct 31
Moose is among the quarry species in Viken. Moose hunting is Norway's most popular big game hunt. For many hunters, it is the highlight of autumn. The hunt is typically conducted in teams, with hunters stationed at posts spread across a larger area while drivers move through the terrain. Good communication and safety are essential.
Season in Viken
Sep 25 – Oct 31
The season is extended to 30 November or 23 December in a number of municipalities, especially in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Check local regulations.
All open seasonsDistribution
Moose are found across all of mainland Norway, but the densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Nordland. In the western coastal counties the population is thinner but growing.
Terrain
Moose live in coniferous and mixed forest, often near bogs and watercourses. In summer they browse in lush hillsides and along streams. In autumn they often move down to lower-lying forest.
Weight
Live weight: cow approx. 280–400 kg, bull approx. 380–600 kg (the largest up to 700 kg). Carcass weight approx. 55% of live weight.
Terrain in Viken
Viken surrounds Oslo and stretches from the Oslo Fjord to the Swedish border. Østfold in the south has agricultural landscape and coastal forest. Akershus has suburban forests with surprisingly good hunting. Buskerud in the west has everything from cultural landscape to mountain forest and Hallingskarvet. Varied terrain provides many hunting opportunities.
Shooting moose
Concentrate your hunting on the morning and evening hours. Moose are most active at dusk. When stalking, wind in your face matters more than anything else.
Plan the day
Other game in Viken
Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)
Roe deer shootingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29 (Hallingdal/mountain areas)
Wild reindeer shootingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Hallingskarvet/Norefjell)
Western capercaillie shootingSep 10 – Dec 23
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
Moose shooting in other counties
Sep 25 – Oct 31
InnlandetSep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)
Møre og RomsdalSep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)
NordlandSep 25 – Oct 31
Troms og FinnmarkSep 25 – Oct 31
TrøndelagSep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities)
Vestfold og TelemarkSep 25 – Oct 31
VestlandSep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)
Frequently asked questions
When is the moose shooting season in Viken?
The season for moose in Viken is Sep 25 – Oct 31. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does moose live in Viken?
Moose are found across all of mainland Norway, but the densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Nordland. In the western coastal counties the population is thinner but growing.
Can I find ground to shoot moose in Viken?
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