Western capercaillie hunting in Innlandet

Season: Sep 10 – Dec 23

Western capercaillie is among the huntable species in Innlandet. Capercaillie hunting is among the most exclusive hunts you can do in Norwegian forests. A cock can weigh over five kilos, and watching a big bird flush from the pines is something you don't forget.

Season in Innlandet

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Tiuren (hannen) og røya (hunnen) jaktes innenfor samme periode. Mange terreng har egne begrensninger på antall tiur som kan felles.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Terrain

Gammel, grov barskog med innslag av myr og blåbærlyng er typisk storfuglterreng. Tiuren trenger store revir med tilgang til spillplasser om våren. Furuskog med rik bunnvegetasjon er ideelt.

Weight

Røy: 1,5–2,5 kg, tiur: 3,5–5,5 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 western capercaillie

Let i gammel furuskog med blåbærlyng. Storfuglen er vanestyrt og bruker de samme områdene år etter år. Tidlig morgen gir best resultat.

Plan the hunt

Western Capercaillie handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Innlandet

County terrain, species and statistics.

Game reception stations

Where to deliver and process game.

What is the hunting worth?

Estimate the value of hunting on your ground.

Other game in Innlandet

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)

Roe deer hunting

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

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Wild reindeer hunting

Aug 20 – Sep 30 (Rondane, Snøhetta etc.)

Black grouse hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Mountain hare hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Greylag goose hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23

Red fox hunting

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

The season for western capercaillie in Innlandet is Sep 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Yes. Landowners across Innlandet offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

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Western capercaillie hunting in Innlandet

Season: Sep 10 – Dec 23

Season in Innlandet

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Tiuren (hannen) og røya (hunnen) jaktes innenfor samme periode. Mange terreng har egne begrensninger på antall tiur som kan felles.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Terrain

Gammel, grov barskog med innslag av myr og blåbærlyng er typisk storfuglterreng. Tiuren trenger store revir med tilgang til spillplasser om våren. Furuskog med rik bunnvegetasjon er ideelt.

Weight

Røy: 1,5–2,5 kg, tiur: 3,5–5,5 kg

Terrain in Innlandet

Hunting western capercaillie

Let i gammel furuskog med blåbærlyng. Storfuglen er vanestyrt og bruker de samme områdene år etter år. Tidlig morgen gir best resultat.

Plan the hunt

Western Capercaillie handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Innlandet

County terrain, species and statistics.

Game reception stations

Where to deliver and process game.

What is the hunting worth?

Estimate the value of hunting on your ground.

Other game in Innlandet

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)

Roe deer hunting

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

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Wild reindeer hunting

Aug 20 – Sep 30 (Rondane, Snøhetta etc.)

Black grouse hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Mountain hare hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Greylag goose hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23

Red fox hunting

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

The season for western capercaillie in Innlandet is Sep 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Yes. Landowners across Innlandet offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

Create a free account to find hunting grounds and get notified when new ones open up.

Create free account Are you a landowner?

Season in Innlandet

Distribution

Terrain

Weight

Terrain in Innlandet

Hunting western capercaillie

Plan the hunt

Other game in Innlandet

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

Season in Innlandet

Distribution

Terrain

Weight

Terrain in Innlandet

Hunting western capercaillie

Hunting grounds available now in Innlandet

Plan the hunt

Other game in Innlandet

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

Hunting grounds available now in Innlandet

Season in Innlandet

Distribution

Terrain

Weight

Terrain in Innlandet

Hunting western capercaillie

Plan the hunt

Other game in Innlandet

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

Season in Innlandet

Distribution

Terrain

Weight

Terrain in Innlandet

Hunting western capercaillie

Hunting grounds available now in Innlandet

Plan the hunt

Other game in Innlandet

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Innlandet?

Where does western capercaillie live in Innlandet?

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie in Innlandet?

Ready to hunt in Innlandet?

Hunting grounds available now in Innlandet