Tufted Duck
About tufted duck hunting
The tufted duck is one of the most common diving ducks in Norway. It has a characteristic crest on the back of its head and is easy to recognise.
Hunting is done as stand hunting at lakes and ponds. Tufted ducks often gather in flocks on open water and can be drawn in with decoys.
They dive often and for long periods and can disappear underwater in the middle of an approach. Patience is important.
Hunting Season
10 Sep – 23 Dec
Weight
500–900 g
Distribution
The tufted duck breeds at lakes and ponds in the lowlands across most of Southern Norway and along the coast north to Troms.
Terrain
Lakes, ponds and fjord bays. The tufted duck is a diving duck that prefers fairly deep water with a soft bottom where it finds mussels and snails.
Identification
The male is black with white flanks and a drooping crest. The female is dark brown with a short crest.
Hunting Tips
Search lakes with a soft bottom. Tufted ducks often gather in large flocks in late autumn.
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