Red-breasted Merganser
About red-breasted merganser hunting
The red-breasted merganser is a slender fish-eating duck with a narrow, serrated bill designed for gripping fish. Hunting usually takes place along the coast or at lakes.
It is often taken as bycatch during other seabird hunting. The merganser is fast in flight and can be a challenging target.
The meat has a distinctly fishy taste that doesn't suit everyone. Many hunters use mergansers for dog food or leave them alone.
Hunting Season
10 Sep – 23 Dec
Weight
800–1200 g
Distribution
The red-breasted merganser breeds along the entire Norwegian coast and at inland lakes. It is most common along the coasts of Northern Norway and Western Norway.
Terrain
Coastal waters, fjords and clear lakes. The merganser is a sawbill that dives for small fish in shallow water.
Identification
The male has a greenish-black head with a shaggy crest and a white neck ring. The female has a brown head and grey body.
Red-breasted Merganser hunting by county
Find grounds for red-breasted merganser hunting
Create a free account and find hunting grounds where you can hunt red-breasted merganser.
