Roe deer hunting in Viken
Season: Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Roe deer is among the huntable species in Viken. Roe deer hunting is a great introduction to big game hunting. The terrain is often easy to walk, distances are short, and the animals are found near settlements. Many hunt roe deer from high seats or by walking posts along forest edges and field margins.
Season in Viken
Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Bukkejakt starter allerede 10. august, noe som gjør dette til en av de tidligste storviltjaktene i Norge. Fra 25. september kan alle rådyr felles.
All hunting seasonsDistribution
Rådyret er utbredt i Sør-Norge og langs kysten nordover til Troms. De tetteste bestandene finnes i lavlandet i Østfold, Vestfold, Agder og Rogaland. Rådyret ekspanderer stadig nordover.
Terrain
Rådyret trives i kulturlandskap med veksling mellom skog, åkre og eng. Skogkanter, krattskog og unge plantefelt er typiske oppholdsområder. Det liker også kantsoner langs vassdrag og veier.
Weight
Levende vekt: ca. 20–30 kg, store bukker opptil 35 kg. Slaktevekt ca. 55%.
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 roe deer
Rådyret er vanestyrt. Finn faste trekkveier mellom ligge- og beiteplass, og sett deg på post der. Tidlig morgen og sen kveld er klart best.
Plan the hunt
Other game in Viken
Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)
Moose huntingSep 25 – Oct 31
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
Roe deer hunting in other counties
Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
InnlandetAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Møre og RomsdalAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
NordlandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
RogalandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Troms og FinnmarkAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25, limited range)
TrøndelagAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Vestfold og TelemarkAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
VestlandAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Frequently asked questions
When is the roe deer hunting season in Viken?
The season for roe deer in Viken is Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25). Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does roe deer live in Viken?
Rådyret er utbredt i Sør-Norge og langs kysten nordover til Troms. De tetteste bestandene finnes i lavlandet i Østfold, Vestfold, Agder og Rogaland. Rådyret ekspanderer stadig nordover.
Can I find grounds to hunt roe deer in Viken?
Yes. Landowners across Viken offer hunts on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available grounds.
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