Mallard
About mallard hunting
Mallard hunting is one of the most accessible forms of hunting in Norway. You need little equipment beyond a shotgun and ammunition, and the hunt often takes place at local ponds and waterways.
Stand hunting along flight routes between feeding and resting areas is the most common method. Ducks tend to fly out to open water at dusk and back to sheltered areas in the morning. These fixed routes offer good stand locations.
Decoys can be used to draw birds into a specific spot. Combined with a stand in reeds or shrub vegetation along the shore, this can provide excellent hunting.
A 12- or 20-gauge shotgun with steel shot size 4–5 is standard. Duck hunting requires practice at shooting moving birds.
Hunting Season
21 Aug – 23 Dec
Weight
1–1.4 kg
Distribution
The mallard is Norway's most common duck and is found in fresh water across the whole country, from coastal areas to mountain lakes. Densest in the lowlands of Southern Norway.
Terrain
Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands. The mallard thrives wherever there is fresh water with vegetation along the banks. It is also common on the edge of towns.
Identification
The male has a green head, white neck ring and brown breast. The female is mottled brown. Both have a blue speculum.
Hunting Tips
Scout to find fixed flight lines between feeding and resting sites. The evening flight often gives the best chances.
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