Moose hunting in Viken
Season: Sep 25 – Oct 31
Moose is among the huntable species in Viken. Moose hunting is Norway's most popular big game hunt. For many hunters, it is the highlight of autumn. The hunt is typically conducted in teams, with hunters stationed at posts spread across a larger area while drivers move through the terrain. Good communication and safety are essential.
Season in Viken
Sep 25 – Oct 31
Utvidet jakttid til 30. november eller 23. desember i en rekke kommuner, særlig i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nord-Norge. Sjekk lokale forskrifter.
All hunting seasonsDistribution
Elgen finnes over hele fastlands-Norge, men de tetteste stammene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nordland. I kystfylkene vestpå er bestanden tynnere, men økende.
Terrain
Elgen holder til i barskog og blandingsskog, gjerne nær myrer og vassdrag. Om sommeren beiter den i frodige lier og langs bekker. Om høsten trekker den ofte ned til lavereliggende skog.
Weight
Levende vekt: ku ca. 280–400 kg, okse ca. 380–600 kg (de største opptil 700 kg). Slaktevekt ca. 55% av levende vekt.
Terrain in Viken
Viken surrounds Oslo and stretches from the Oslo Fjord to the Swedish border. Østfold in the south has agricultural landscape and coastal forest. Akershus has suburban forests with surprisingly good hunting. Buskerud in the west has everything from cultural landscape to mountain forest and Hallingskarvet. Varied terrain provides many hunting opportunities.
Hunting moose
Konsentrer jakta rundt morgen- og kveldstimene. Elgen er mest aktiv i skumringen. Vind i ansiktet er viktigere enn alt annet ved smygjakt.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Viken
Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)
Roe deer huntingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29 (Hallingdal/mountain areas)
Wild reindeer huntingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Hallingskarvet/Norefjell)
Western capercaillie huntingSep 10 – Dec 23
Black grouse huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare huntingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose huntingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox huntingJul 15 – Apr 15
Moose hunting in other counties
Sep 25 – Oct 31
InnlandetSep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)
Møre og RomsdalSep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)
NordlandSep 25 – Oct 31
Troms og FinnmarkSep 25 – Oct 31
TrøndelagSep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities)
Vestfold og TelemarkSep 25 – Oct 31
VestlandSep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)
Frequently asked questions
When is the moose hunting season in Viken?
The season for moose in Viken is Sep 25 – Oct 31. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does moose live in Viken?
Elgen finnes over hele fastlands-Norge, men de tetteste stammene er i Innlandet, Trøndelag og Nordland. I kystfylkene vestpå er bestanden tynnere, men økende.
Can I find grounds to hunt moose in Viken?
Yes. Landowners across Viken offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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