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Hunting in Norway/Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting in Vestland

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan is among the huntable species in Vestland. Ptarmigan hunting means mountains, dogs, and wide-open views. The dog ranges broadly, locks on point, and you walk in for the flush. That's how it's been for hundreds of years.

Season in Vestland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Mange terreng stenger rypejakta tidlig (desember eller januar) basert på lokale bestandsvurderinger. Sjekk alltid med grunneier eller terrengeier.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Lirypa finnes i fjellbjørkeskog og vidder fra Agder i sør til Finnmark i nord. Fjellrypa holder seg høyere, i steinur og snaufjell. De tetteste bestandene finnes i Troms, Finnmark og Trøndelag.

Terrain

Rypeterrenget varierer fra fjellbjørkeskog og vierkratt (lirype) til åpent snaufjell med steinur (fjellrype). Gjerne i overgangssonen mellom skog og fjell, rundt 800–1200 moh i Sør-Norge og lavere nordpå.

Weight

Lirype: 400–700 g, fjellrype: 400–600 g

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 willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan

Jakt med vinden i ansiktet slik at hunden får best mulig nesejobbing. De første timene etter soloppgang er mest produktive. Følg med på lokale takseringsrapporter for å vurdere bestanden.

Plan the hunt

Willow Ptarmigan and Rock Ptarmigan 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

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)

Roe deer hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

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

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan 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

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Viken

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29 (Hallingdal/mountain areas)

Frequently asked questions

When is the willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting season in Vestland?

The season for willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan in Vestland is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan live in Vestland?

Lirypa finnes i fjellbjørkeskog og vidder fra Agder i sør til Finnmark i nord. Fjellrypa holder seg høyere, i steinur og snaufjell. De tetteste bestandene finnes i Troms, Finnmark og Trøndelag.

Can I find grounds to hunt willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan 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/dayBukkejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)STRANDfrom kr 250/hunter/dayBukkejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)STRANDfrom kr 250/hunter/day
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Hunta
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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.
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Hunting in Norway/Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting in Vestland

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan is among the huntable species in Vestland. Ptarmigan hunting means mountains, dogs, and wide-open views. The dog ranges broadly, locks on point, and you walk in for the flush. That's how it's been for hundreds of years.

Season in Vestland

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Mange terreng stenger rypejakta tidlig (desember eller januar) basert på lokale bestandsvurderinger. Sjekk alltid med grunneier eller terrengeier.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Lirypa finnes i fjellbjørkeskog og vidder fra Agder i sør til Finnmark i nord. Fjellrypa holder seg høyere, i steinur og snaufjell. De tetteste bestandene finnes i Troms, Finnmark og Trøndelag.

Terrain

Rypeterrenget varierer fra fjellbjørkeskog og vierkratt (lirype) til åpent snaufjell med steinur (fjellrype). Gjerne i overgangssonen mellom skog og fjell, rundt 800–1200 moh i Sør-Norge og lavere nordpå.

Weight

Lirype: 400–700 g, fjellrype: 400–600 g

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 willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan

Jakt med vinden i ansiktet slik at hunden får best mulig nesejobbing. De første timene etter soloppgang er mest produktive. Følg med på lokale takseringsrapporter for å vurdere bestanden.

Plan the hunt

Willow Ptarmigan and Rock Ptarmigan 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

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23

Moose hunting

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)

Roe deer hunting

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

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

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan 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

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Viken

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29 (Hallingdal/mountain areas)

Frequently asked questions

When is the willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting season in Vestland?

The season for willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan in Vestland is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan live in Vestland?

Lirypa finnes i fjellbjørkeskog og vidder fra Agder i sør til Finnmark i nord. Fjellrypa holder seg høyere, i steinur og snaufjell. De tetteste bestandene finnes i Troms, Finnmark og Trøndelag.

Can I find grounds to hunt willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan 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/dayBukkejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)STRANDfrom kr 250/hunter/dayBukkejakt i Ryfylke (Strand og Hjelmeland JFF)STRANDfrom kr 250/hunter/day
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