Mountain hare shooting in Viken
Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare is among the quarry species in Viken. 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 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 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 Viken
Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)
Moose shootingSep 25 – Oct 31
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
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 Viken?
The season for mountain hare in Viken is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does mountain hare live in Viken?
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 Viken?
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