Greylag goose hunting in Viken
Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23
Greylag goose is among the huntable species in Viken. Greylag goose hunting is the most important goose hunt in Norway. It starts as early as August 10th, and the first few days can yield good results while the geese are still feeding consistently on local fields.
Distribution
Grågåsa hekker langs kysten fra Rogaland til Troms, med størst tetthet i Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal og Trøndelag. Om høsten trekker den sørover i store flokker.
Terrain
Kystlandskap med strandenger, holmer og innmark. Gåsa beiter på gressenger og stubbåkre, og ruger på holmer og øyer. Den oppholder seg gjerne nær sjøen.
Weight
3–4 kg
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 greylag goose
Rekognoser kvelden før for å se hvor gåsa beiter. Sett opp lokkegjess i naturlige formasjoner. Liggestilling gir best kamuflasje.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Viken
Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31
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
Red fox huntingJul 15 – Apr 15
Greylag goose hunting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the greylag goose hunting season in Viken?
The season for greylag goose in Viken is Aug 10 – Dec 23. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does greylag goose live in Viken?
Grågåsa hekker langs kysten fra Rogaland til Troms, med størst tetthet i Rogaland, Vestland, Møre og Romsdal og Trøndelag. Om høsten trekker den sørover i store flokker.
Can I find grounds to hunt greylag goose in Viken?
Yes. Landowners across Viken offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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