Mountain hare hunting in Vestfold og Telemark
Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare is among the huntable species in Vestfold og Telemark. Hare hunting with a running hound is one of Norway's finest hunting traditions. The dog picks up the hare's scent and drives it in a large circle, while the hunter positions themselves along known travel routes and waits for the hare to come back.
Distribution
Haren finnes over hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. De tetteste bestandene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nord-Norge. Bestanden svinger i sykluser.
Terrain
Variert. Haren finnes i barskog, fjellbjørkeskog, på vidder og i kulturlandskapet. Den liker veksling mellom åpne og tette partier.
Weight
2,5–5 kg
Terrain in Vestfold og Telemark
Vestfold og Telemark spans from the coastal landscape by the Oslo Fjord to the mountain heaths of Hardangervidda. Vestfold is Norway's smallest former county with intensive agriculture and small forests. Telemark has deep valleys (Tinn, Vinje) and large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the west is Europe's largest high mountain plateau.
Hunting mountain hare
Harejakt med hund er best i lett snøføre. Poster deg ved kjente overganger og trekkveier. Haren følger ofte samme rute som sist.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Vestfold og Telemark
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31
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 (Hardangervidda)
Western capercaillie huntingSep 10 – Dec 23
Black grouse huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose huntingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox huntingJul 15 – Apr 15
Mountain hare hunting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the mountain hare hunting season in Vestfold og Telemark?
The season for mountain hare in Vestfold og Telemark is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does mountain hare live in Vestfold og Telemark?
Haren finnes over hele Norge, fra kysten til fjellet. De tetteste bestandene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nord-Norge. Bestanden svinger i sykluser.
Can I find grounds to hunt mountain hare in Vestfold og Telemark?
Yes. Landowners across Vestfold og Telemark offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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