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Hunting in Norway/Red deer hunting in Vestland

Red deer hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 1 – Dec 23

Red deer is among the huntable species in Vestland. Red deer hunting on the west coast of Norway takes place in steep hillsides with the fjord below you. The terrain demands good fitness and sure-footed legs. In many areas, hunting is done as driven stand hunting in teams, where hunters are placed at strategic posts while drivers push the animals past.

Season in Vestland

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Lang jakttid gir fleksibilitet. September er brunstperiode med aktive bukker. Oktober og november er hovedperioden for lagjakt i mange områder.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Hjorten har sin tetteste bestand langs vestkysten, fra Rogaland til Møre og Romsdal. De siste tiårene har den spredt seg kraftig østover og nordover, og finnes nå i de fleste fylker.

Terrain

Hjorten trives i bratte, skogkledde lier langs fjorder og daler. Kystskogene med eik, hassel og furu er typisk hjorteterreng. Innover i landet holder den seg gjerne i blandingsskog med tilgang til jordbruksmark.

Weight

Levende vekt: kolle ca. 80–120 kg, bukk ca. 120–220 kg. Slaktevekt ca. 55% av levende vekt.

Terrain in Vestland

Vestland is the land of fjords and mountains. Sognefjorden, Hardangerfjorden, and Nordfjord cut between steep mountains. The coast is mild and wet with lush forest, while the interior has large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the east is Europe's largest high mountain plateau. Vestland has Norway's densest red deer population.

Hunting red deer

Bruk brunstperioden i september og oktober. Lytt etter brøling tidlig om morgenen. Hjorten trekker til faste stier mellom beiteområder, og disse er gode postplasser.

Plan the hunt

Red Deer handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Vestland

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 Vestland

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)

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

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

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Red deer hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Innlandet

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Nordland

Sep 1 – Dec 23 (limited range, Helgeland)

Rogaland

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Trøndelag

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Viken

Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)

Frequently asked questions

When is the red deer hunting season in Vestland?

The season for red deer in Vestland is Sep 1 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does red deer live in Vestland?

Hjorten har sin tetteste bestand langs vestkysten, fra Rogaland til Møre og Romsdal. De siste tiårene har den spredt seg kraftig østover og nordover, og finnes nå i de fleste fylker.

Can I find grounds to hunt red deer in Vestland?

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

Ready to hunt in Vestland?

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 Vestland

Hjortejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)Kaldal - Strandfrom kr 250/hunter/dayHjortejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)Furunesetfrom kr 250/hunter/dayHjortejakt på ÅrgårdNamdalseidfrom kr 500/hunter/day
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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/Red deer hunting in Vestland

Red deer hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 1 – Dec 23

Red deer is among the huntable species in Vestland. Red deer hunting on the west coast of Norway takes place in steep hillsides with the fjord below you. The terrain demands good fitness and sure-footed legs. In many areas, hunting is done as driven stand hunting in teams, where hunters are placed at strategic posts while drivers push the animals past.

Season in Vestland

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Lang jakttid gir fleksibilitet. September er brunstperiode med aktive bukker. Oktober og november er hovedperioden for lagjakt i mange områder.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Hjorten har sin tetteste bestand langs vestkysten, fra Rogaland til Møre og Romsdal. De siste tiårene har den spredt seg kraftig østover og nordover, og finnes nå i de fleste fylker.

Terrain

Hjorten trives i bratte, skogkledde lier langs fjorder og daler. Kystskogene med eik, hassel og furu er typisk hjorteterreng. Innover i landet holder den seg gjerne i blandingsskog med tilgang til jordbruksmark.

Weight

Levende vekt: kolle ca. 80–120 kg, bukk ca. 120–220 kg. Slaktevekt ca. 55% av levende vekt.

Terrain in Vestland

Vestland is the land of fjords and mountains. Sognefjorden, Hardangerfjorden, and Nordfjord cut between steep mountains. The coast is mild and wet with lush forest, while the interior has large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the east is Europe's largest high mountain plateau. Vestland has Norway's densest red deer population.

Hunting red deer

Bruk brunstperioden i september og oktober. Lytt etter brøling tidlig om morgenen. Hjorten trekker til faste stier mellom beiteområder, og disse er gode postplasser.

Plan the hunt

Red Deer handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Vestland

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 Vestland

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)

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

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

Jul 15 – Apr 15

Red deer hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Innlandet

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Nordland

Sep 1 – Dec 23 (limited range, Helgeland)

Rogaland

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Trøndelag

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Viken

Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)

Frequently asked questions

When is the red deer hunting season in Vestland?

The season for red deer in Vestland is Sep 1 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does red deer live in Vestland?

Hjorten har sin tetteste bestand langs vestkysten, fra Rogaland til Møre og Romsdal. De siste tiårene har den spredt seg kraftig østover og nordover, og finnes nå i de fleste fylker.

Can I find grounds to hunt red deer in Vestland?

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

Ready to hunt in Vestland?

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 Vestland

Hjortejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)Kaldal - Strandfrom kr 250/hunter/dayHjortejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)Furunesetfrom kr 250/hunter/dayHjortejakt på ÅrgårdNamdalseidfrom kr 500/hunter/day
See all hunts — create a free account