Greylag Goose
About greylag goose hunting
Greylag goose hunting is the most important goose hunt in Norway. It starts as early as August 10th, and the first few days can yield good results while the geese are still feeding consistently on local fields.
Hunting is typically done as stand hunting. You dig in next to a stubble field or grass meadow where the geese have been feeding, set out decoys, and wait for the flocks to come in. Several hunters often sit on posts along a flight route.
Calling with goose callers can be very effective. Modern full-body decoys, preferably with moving heads, combined with good calling can draw in flocks from great distances.
A 12-gauge shotgun with size 1–3 steel shot is standard. The goose is large and tough. Good kills require practice on passing birds.
Hunting Season
10 Aug – 23 Dec
Weight
3–4 kg
Distribution
The greylag goose breeds along the coast from Rogaland to Troms, with the highest density in Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal and Trøndelag. In autumn it migrates south in large flocks.
Terrain
Coastal landscape with salt marshes, islets and farmland. The goose grazes on grassland and stubble fields, and nests on islets and islands. It tends to stay near the sea.
Identification
Grey-brown with an orange bill and pink legs. A large, heavy goose.
Hunting Tips
Scout the evening before to see where the geese are feeding. Set decoys in natural formations. Lying flat gives the best camouflage.
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