Roe deer hunting in Agder
Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Roe deer is among the huntable species in Agder. 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 Agder
Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Bukkejakt starter allerede 10. august, noe som gjør dette til en av de tidligste storviltjaktene i Norge. Fra 25. september kan alle rådyr felles.
All hunting seasonsDistribution
Rådyret er utbredt i Sør-Norge og langs kysten nordover til Troms. De tetteste bestandene finnes i lavlandet i Østfold, Vestfold, Agder og Rogaland. Rådyret ekspanderer stadig nordover.
Terrain
Rådyret trives i kulturlandskap med veksling mellom skog, åkre og eng. Skogkanter, krattskog og unge plantefelt er typiske oppholdsområder. Det liker også kantsoner langs vassdrag og veier.
Weight
Levende vekt: ca. 20–30 kg, store bukker opptil 35 kg. Slaktevekt ca. 55%.
Terrain in Agder
Agder stretches from the archipelago in the south to the heath areas in the north. The coastal forests are dominated by oak and pine, while the inland offers vast expanses of heather and bogs. Setesdal Vesthei is one of Norway's most important wild reindeer areas. The heaths in the north are open and easy to survey, while the valleys have dense mixed forest.
Hunting roe deer
Rådyret er vanestyrt. Finn faste trekkveier mellom ligge- og beiteplass, og sett deg på post der. Tidlig morgen og sen kveld er klart best.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Agder
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Wild reindeer huntingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Setesdal Vesthei/Ryfylke)
Western capercaillie huntingSep 10 – Dec 23
Black grouse huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose huntingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox huntingJul 15 – Apr 15
Roe deer hunting in other counties
Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Møre og RomsdalAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
NordlandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
RogalandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Troms og FinnmarkAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25, limited range)
TrøndelagAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Vestfold og TelemarkAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
VestlandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
VikenAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Frequently asked questions
When is the roe deer hunting season in Agder?
The season for roe deer in Agder is Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25). Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does roe deer live in Agder?
Rådyret er utbredt i Sør-Norge og langs kysten nordover til Troms. De tetteste bestandene finnes i lavlandet i Østfold, Vestfold, Agder og Rogaland. Rådyret ekspanderer stadig nordover.
Can I find grounds to hunt roe deer in Agder?
Yes. Landowners across Agder offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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