Red fox hunting in Rogaland

Season: Jul 15 – Apr 15

Red fox is among the huntable species in Rogaland. Fox hunting has long traditions in Norway and is done in several ways: stalking, stand hunting, hunting with dogs, and baiting. The fox is an intelligent animal that requires patience and knowledge of its habits.

Season in Rogaland

Jul 15 – Apr 15

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Rødreven finnes i hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. Den er en av landets vanligste rovdyr og tilpasser seg alle naturtyper.

Terrain

Allsidig. Rødreven finnes i skog, fjell, kulturlandskap og bynære områder. Den graver hi i jord, sand og steinurer.

Weight

5–10 kg

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 red fox

Åtejakt om vinteren er effektivt. Legg ut åte på fast plass og sett opp viltkamera for å sjekke aktiviteten. Reven er mest aktiv i skumring og daggry.

Plan the hunt

Red Fox handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Rogaland

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 Rogaland

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

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 (Setesdal Vesthei/Ryfylke)

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 in other counties

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Frequently asked questions

When is the red fox hunting season in Rogaland?

The season for red fox in Rogaland is Jul 15 – Apr 15. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does red fox live in Rogaland?

Rødreven finnes i hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. Den er en av landets vanligste rovdyr og tilpasser seg alle naturtyper.

Can I find grounds to hunt red fox in Rogaland?

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Red fox hunting in Rogaland

Season: Jul 15 – Apr 15

Season in Rogaland

Jul 15 – Apr 15

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Rødreven finnes i hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. Den er en av landets vanligste rovdyr og tilpasser seg alle naturtyper.

Terrain

Allsidig. Rødreven finnes i skog, fjell, kulturlandskap og bynære områder. Den graver hi i jord, sand og steinurer.

Weight

5–10 kg

Terrain in Rogaland

Hunting red fox

Åtejakt om vinteren er effektivt. Legg ut åte på fast plass og sett opp viltkamera for å sjekke aktiviteten. Reven er mest aktiv i skumring og daggry.