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Hunting in Norway/Black grouse hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

Black grouse hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Black grouse is among the huntable species in Vestfold og Telemark. Black grouse hunting over a pointing dog in the boreal forest is a classic. The bird tends to sit on the ground on bogs or clearcuts and flushes heavily with a characteristic whoosh. It gives a short shooting window, and you need to react quickly.

Season in Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Orrfuglen finnes i hele fastlands-Norge, men er mest tallrik i barskogbeltet fra Agder til Troms. De tetteste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og indre deler av Nord-Norge.

Terrain

Orrfuglen trives i overgangen mellom barskog og fjellbjørkeskog, gjerne i terreng med myr, hogstflater og ungskogsområder. Blåbærlyng og bjørkeknopper er viktig føde.

Weight

Orrhøne: 700–1000 g, orrhane: 1000–1400 g

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 black grouse

Let etter spor og ekskrementer på myrer og hogstflater. Orrfuglen holder seg ofte i de samme områdene gjennom sesongen. God hundeferdighet gjør stor forskjell.

Plan the hunt

Black Grouse handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

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 Vestfold og Telemark

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31

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 (Hardangervidda)

Western capercaillie hunting

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Mountain hare hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Greylag goose hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23

Red fox hunting

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Black grouse hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Innlandet

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Nordland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Rogaland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Troms og Finnmark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Trøndelag

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Vestland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Viken

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Frequently asked questions

When is the black grouse hunting season in Vestfold og Telemark?

The season for black grouse in Vestfold og Telemark is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does black grouse live in Vestfold og Telemark?

Orrfuglen finnes i hele fastlands-Norge, men er mest tallrik i barskogbeltet fra Agder til Troms. De tetteste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og indre deler av Nord-Norge.

Can I find grounds to hunt black grouse in Vestfold og Telemark?

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

Ready to hunt in Vestfold og Telemark?

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

Create free accountAre you a landowner?

Hunting grounds available now in Vestfold og Telemark

Skogsfugl jakt i nydelig terreng nær SverigeGræsbergetfrom kr 1 750/hunter/day
See all hunts — create a free account
Hunta
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Hunta

We digitize hunting: the app for the team in the field and the marketplace for finding and offering grounds.

Quick Links

  • For landowners
  • About us

Support

  • Support
  • FAQ
  • contact@hunta.no

Hunting Handbook

  • Overview
  • Species
  • Hunting seasons
  • Innlandet
  • Vestland
  • Nordland
© 2026 Hunta AS. All rights reserved.
PrivacyTerms
Hunting in Norway/Black grouse hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

Black grouse hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Black grouse is among the huntable species in Vestfold og Telemark. Black grouse hunting over a pointing dog in the boreal forest is a classic. The bird tends to sit on the ground on bogs or clearcuts and flushes heavily with a characteristic whoosh. It gives a short shooting window, and you need to react quickly.

Season in Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Orrfuglen finnes i hele fastlands-Norge, men er mest tallrik i barskogbeltet fra Agder til Troms. De tetteste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og indre deler av Nord-Norge.

Terrain

Orrfuglen trives i overgangen mellom barskog og fjellbjørkeskog, gjerne i terreng med myr, hogstflater og ungskogsområder. Blåbærlyng og bjørkeknopper er viktig føde.

Weight

Orrhøne: 700–1000 g, orrhane: 1000–1400 g

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 black grouse

Let etter spor og ekskrementer på myrer og hogstflater. Orrfuglen holder seg ofte i de samme områdene gjennom sesongen. God hundeferdighet gjør stor forskjell.

Plan the hunt

Black Grouse handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Vestfold og Telemark

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 Vestfold og Telemark

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31

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 (Hardangervidda)

Western capercaillie hunting

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Mountain hare hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Greylag goose hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23

Red fox hunting

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Black grouse hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Innlandet

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Nordland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Rogaland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Troms og Finnmark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Trøndelag

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Vestland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Viken

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Frequently asked questions

When is the black grouse hunting season in Vestfold og Telemark?

The season for black grouse in Vestfold og Telemark is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does black grouse live in Vestfold og Telemark?

Orrfuglen finnes i hele fastlands-Norge, men er mest tallrik i barskogbeltet fra Agder til Troms. De tetteste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og indre deler av Nord-Norge.

Can I find grounds to hunt black grouse in Vestfold og Telemark?

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

Ready to hunt in Vestfold og Telemark?

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

Create free accountAre you a landowner?

Hunting grounds available now in Vestfold og Telemark

Skogsfugl jakt i nydelig terreng nær SverigeGræsbergetfrom kr 1 750/hunter/day
See all hunts — create a free account