Red fox hunting in Trøndelag

Season: Jul 15 – Apr 15

Red fox is among the huntable species in Trøndelag. 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 Trøndelag

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 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 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 Trøndelag

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 Trøndelag

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended 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

Western capercaillie hunting

Sep 10 – Dec 23

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 Trøndelag?

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

Where does red fox live in Trøndelag?

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 Trøndelag?

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Red fox hunting in Trøndelag

Season: Jul 15 – Apr 15

Season in Trøndelag

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 Trøndelag

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.