Moose hunting in Trøndelag
Season: Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities)
Moose is among the huntable species in Trøndelag. Moose hunting is Norway's most popular big game hunt. For many hunters, it is the highlight of autumn. The hunt is typically conducted in teams, with hunters stationed at posts spread across a larger area while drivers move through the terrain. Good communication and safety are essential.
Season in Trøndelag
Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities)
Utvidet jakttid til 30. november eller 23. desember i en rekke kommuner, særlig i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nord-Norge. Sjekk lokale forskrifter.
All hunting seasonsDistribution
Elgen finnes over hele fastlands-Norge, men de tetteste stammene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nordland. I kystfylkene vestpå er bestanden tynnere, men økende.
Terrain
Elgen holder til i barskog og blandingsskog, gjerne nær myrer og vassdrag. Om sommeren beiter den i frodige lier og langs bekker. Om høsten trekker den ofte ned til lavereliggende skog.
Weight
Levende vekt: ku ca. 280–400 kg, okse ca. 380–600 kg (de største opptil 700 kg). Slaktevekt ca. 55% av levende vekt.
Terrain in Trøndelag
Trøndelag has Norway's most productive hunting terrain in Namdal and the Snåsa area. Broad valleys with spruce forest provide good conditions for moose and forest grouse. The mountain areas in the east border Sweden and offer ptarmigan hunting. The Trondheim Fjord gives mild winters in the lowlands, while the inland is more continental.
Hunting moose
Konsentrer jakta rundt morgen- og kveldstimene. Elgen er mest aktiv i skumringen. Vind i ansiktet er viktigere enn alt annet ved smygjakt.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Trøndelag
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Roe deer huntingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
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
Moose hunting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the moose hunting season in Trøndelag?
The season for moose in Trøndelag is Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities). Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does moose live in Trøndelag?
Elgen finnes over hele fastlands-Norge, men de tetteste stammene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nordland. I kystfylkene vestpå er bestanden tynnere, men økende.
Can I find grounds to hunt moose in Trøndelag?
Yes. Landowners across Trøndelag offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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