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Hunting in Norway/Western capercaillie hunting in Vestland

Western capercaillie hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 10 – Dec 23

Western capercaillie is among the huntable species in Vestland. Capercaillie hunting is among the most exclusive hunts you can do in Norwegian forests. A cock can weigh over five kilos, and watching a big bird flush from the pines is something you don't forget.

Season in Vestland

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Tiuren (hannen) og røya (hunnen) jaktes innenfor samme periode. Mange terreng har egne begrensninger på antall tiur som kan felles.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Terrain

Gammel, grov barskog med innslag av myr og blåbærlyng er typisk storfuglterreng. Tiuren trenger store revir med tilgang til spillplasser om våren. Furuskog med rik bunnvegetasjon er ideelt.

Weight

Røy: 1,5–2,5 kg, tiur: 3,5–5,5 kg

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 western capercaillie

Let i gammel furuskog med blåbærlyng. Storfuglen er vanestyrt og bruker de samme områdene år etter år. Tidlig morgen gir best resultat.

Plan the hunt

Western Capercaillie 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)

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Wild reindeer hunting

Aug 20 – Sep 30 (Hardangervidda)

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

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Innlandet

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Nordland

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Troms og Finnmark

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Trøndelag

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Viken

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Vestland?

The season for western capercaillie in Vestland is Sep 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does western capercaillie live in Vestland?

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie 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

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/Western capercaillie hunting in Vestland

Western capercaillie hunting in Vestland

Season: Sep 10 – Dec 23

Western capercaillie is among the huntable species in Vestland. Capercaillie hunting is among the most exclusive hunts you can do in Norwegian forests. A cock can weigh over five kilos, and watching a big bird flush from the pines is something you don't forget.

Season in Vestland

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Tiuren (hannen) og røya (hunnen) jaktes innenfor samme periode. Mange terreng har egne begrensninger på antall tiur som kan felles.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Terrain

Gammel, grov barskog med innslag av myr og blåbærlyng er typisk storfuglterreng. Tiuren trenger store revir med tilgang til spillplasser om våren. Furuskog med rik bunnvegetasjon er ideelt.

Weight

Røy: 1,5–2,5 kg, tiur: 3,5–5,5 kg

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 western capercaillie

Let i gammel furuskog med blåbærlyng. Storfuglen er vanestyrt og bruker de samme områdene år etter år. Tidlig morgen gir best resultat.

Plan the hunt

Western Capercaillie 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)

Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan hunting

Sep 10 – Feb 28/29

Wild reindeer hunting

Aug 20 – Sep 30 (Hardangervidda)

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

Western capercaillie hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Innlandet

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Nordland

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Troms og Finnmark

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Trøndelag

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Viken

Sep 10 – Dec 23

Frequently asked questions

When is the western capercaillie hunting season in Vestland?

The season for western capercaillie in Vestland is Sep 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.

Where does western capercaillie live in Vestland?

Storfuglen finnes i barskogsområder fra Agder til Troms. De beste bestandene er i Trøndelag, Innlandet og Nordland. Arten trenger store, sammenhengende barskogsområder.

Can I find grounds to hunt western capercaillie 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

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