Greylag goose hunting in Innlandet
Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23
Greylag goose is among the huntable species in Innlandet. 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
Grågåsa hekker langs kysten fra Rogaland til Troms, med størst tetthet i Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal og Trøndelag. Om høsten trekker den sørover i store flokker.
Terrain
Kystlandskap med strandenger, holmer og innmark. Gåsa beiter på gressenger og stubbåkre, og ruger på holmer og øyer. Den oppholder seg gjerne nær sjøen.
Weight
3–4 kg
Terrain in Innlandet
Innlandet is by far Norway's largest hunting county, with everything from lowland forests in Hedmark to mountain areas in Jotunheimen. Østerdalen and Gudbrandsdalen are classic moose terrain with large continuous forest areas. The mountain areas Rondane, Dovrefjell, and Jotunheimen are home to wild reindeer herds. Meadow forests and cultural landscapes provide good conditions for roe deer.
Hunting greylag goose
Rekognoser kvelden før for å se hvor gåsa beiter. Sett opp lokkegjess i naturlige formasjoner. Liggestilling gir best kamuflasje.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Innlandet
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)
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 (Rondane, Snøhetta etc.)
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 Innlandet?
The season for greylag goose in Innlandet is Aug 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does greylag goose live in Innlandet?
Grågåsa hekker langs kysten fra Rogaland til Troms, med størst tetthet i Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal og Trøndelag. Om høsten trekker den sørover i store flokker.
Can I find grounds to hunt greylag goose in Innlandet?
Yes. Landowners across Innlandet offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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