Roe deer hunting in Rogaland

Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Roe deer is among the huntable species in Rogaland. Roe deer hunting is a great introduction to big game hunting. The terrain is often easy to walk, distances are short, and the animals are found near settlements. Many hunt roe deer from high seats or by walking posts along forest edges and field margins.

Season in Rogaland

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Buck hunting starts as early as 10 August, making this one of the earliest big-game seasons in Norway. From 25 September all roe deer may be taken.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Roe deer are widespread in Southern Norway and along the coast north to Troms. The densest populations are in the lowlands of Østfold, Vestfold, Agder and Rogaland. Roe deer keep expanding northward.

Terrain

Roe deer thrive in cultivated landscape with a mix of forest, fields and meadows. Forest edges, scrub and young plantations are typical haunts. They also like edge zones along watercourses and roads.

Weight

Live weight: approx. 20–30 kg, large bucks up to 35 kg. Carcass weight approx. 55%.

Terrain in Rogaland

Rogaland has Jæren with Norway's flattest landscape in the west, and Ryfylke with mountains and fjords in the east. Jæren is important for geese and waterfowl, while Ryfylke offers red deer hunting on steep hillsides and wild reindeer hunting on the heath areas. The coastal landscape has mild winters and green grass almost year-round.

Hunting roe deer

Roe deer are creatures of habit. Find fixed runs between bedding and feeding sites and take a stand there. Early morning and late evening are clearly best.