Great Cormorant
About great cormorant hunting
Cormorant hunting has become more relevant as the population has increased sharply along the Norwegian coast. Many fishermen and fish farmers consider cormorants a problem, and hunting is one of the management tools.
Hunting is done from boats or stands along the coast. Cormorants are wary and hard to approach, but you can hunt effectively by lying in concealment near regular roosting sites.
A shotgun with heavy shot (size 2–3) is needed. The cormorant is a large, tough bird.
Hunting Season
1 Oct – 30 Nov
Hunting is limited to the coastal counties. The great cormorant has increased sharply in number and damages fish stocks.
Weight
2–3 kg
Distribution
The great cormorant is found along the entire Norwegian coast, with the largest colonies in Northern Norway, Trøndelag and Western Norway.
Terrain
Coastal waters, fjords and rivers. The cormorant often perches on rocks and skerries to dry its wings, and dives for fish in shallow water.
Identification
Black with a greenish metallic sheen. White cheek patch in the breeding season. A large, heavy seabird.
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