Red Squirrel
À propos de la chasse (red squirrel)
Squirrel hunting is rare in modern Norway but has historical traditions tied to fur trapping. The squirrel is hunted with a small-caliber rifle or air rifle.
The hunt involves moving quietly through coniferous forest, searching for squirrels in the treetops. Listen for the characteristic chattering and watch for movement in the branches.
Squirrel fur was historically valuable, especially the winter coat, which is grey and dense.
Période de chasse
1 Nov – 15 Mar
Poids
200–400 g
Répartition
The red squirrel is found in woodland across all of Norway, from the coast to the treeline. It is most common in coniferous forest with a plentiful supply of cones.
Habitat
Coniferous forest of spruce and pine. The squirrel is an agile climber that lives in the trees and gathers cones and nuts.
Identification
Reddish-brown summer coat, greyish winter coat. Bushy tail and ear tufts. A small, quick rodent.
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