Black grouse shooting in Viken
Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29
Black grouse is among the quarry species in Viken. Black grouse hunting over a pointing dog in the boreal forest is a classic. The bird tends to sit on the ground on bogs or clearcuts and flushes heavily with a characteristic whoosh. It gives a short shooting window, and you need to react quickly.
Distribution
The black grouse is found throughout mainland Norway, but is most numerous in the coniferous belt from Agder to Troms. The densest populations are in Trøndelag, Innlandet and the inner parts of Northern Norway.
Terrain
The black grouse thrives in the transition between coniferous forest and mountain birch woodland, often in terrain with bogs, clear-cuts and young forest. Bilberry and birch buds are important food.
Weight
Greyhen: 700–1000 g, blackcock: 1000–1400 g
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 black grouse
Look for tracks and droppings on bogs and clear-cuts. Black grouse often stay in the same areas through the season. A well-trained dog makes a big difference.
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
Mountain hare shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose shootingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox shootingJul 15 – Apr 15
Black grouse shooting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the black grouse shooting season in Viken?
The season for black grouse in Viken is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does black grouse live in Viken?
The black grouse is found throughout mainland Norway, but is most numerous in the coniferous belt from Agder to Troms. The densest populations are in Trøndelag, Innlandet and the inner parts of Northern Norway.
Can I find ground to shoot black grouse in Viken?
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