Greylag goose hunting in Vestfold og Telemark
Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23
Greylag goose is among the huntable species in Vestfold og Telemark. Greylag goose hunting is the most important goose hunt in Norway. It starts as early as August 10th, and the first few days can yield good results while the geese are still feeding consistently on local fields.
Distribution
The greylag goose breeds along the coast from Rogaland to Troms, with the highest density in Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal and Trøndelag. In autumn it migrates south in large flocks.
Terrain
Coastal landscape with salt marshes, islets and farmland. The goose grazes on grassland and stubble fields, and nests on islets and islands. It tends to stay near the sea.
Weight
3–4 kg
Terrain in Vestfold og Telemark
Vestfold og Telemark spans from the coastal landscape by the Oslo Fjord to the mountain heaths of Hardangervidda. Vestfold is Norway's smallest former county with intensive agriculture and small forests. Telemark has deep valleys (Tinn, Vinje) and large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the west is Europe's largest high mountain plateau.
Hunting greylag goose
Scout the evening before to see where the geese are feeding. Set decoys in natural formations. Lying flat gives the best camouflage.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Vestfold og Telemark
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31
Roe deer huntingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Wild reindeer huntingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Hardangervidda)
Western capercaillie huntingSep 10 – Dec 23
Black grouse huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Red fox huntingJul 15 – Apr 15
Greylag goose hunting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the greylag goose hunting season in Vestfold og Telemark?
The season for greylag goose in Vestfold og Telemark is Aug 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does greylag goose live in Vestfold og Telemark?
The greylag goose breeds along the coast from Rogaland to Troms, with the highest density in Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal and Trøndelag. In autumn it migrates south in large flocks.
Can I find grounds to hunt greylag goose in Vestfold og Telemark?
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