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

The season is extended to 30 November or 23 December in a number of municipalities, especially in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Check local regulations.

All hunting seasons

Distribution

Moose are found across all of mainland Norway, but the densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Nordland. In the western coastal counties the population is thinner but growing.

Terrain

Moose live in coniferous and mixed forest, often near bogs and watercourses. In summer they browse in lush hillsides and along streams. In autumn they often move down to lower-lying forest.

Weight

Live weight: cow approx. 280–400 kg, bull approx. 380–600 kg (the largest up to 700 kg). Carcass weight approx. 55% of live weight.

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

Concentrate your hunting on the morning and evening hours. Moose are most active at dusk. When stalking, wind in your face matters more than anything else.

Plan the hunt

Moose handbook

Species facts, behaviour and identification.

Hunting in Viken

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 Viken

Red deer hunting

Sep 1 – Dec 23 (expanding population)

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 (Hallingdal/mountain areas)

Wild reindeer hunting

Aug 20 – Sep 30 (Hallingskarvet/Norefjell)

Western capercaillie hunting

Sep 10 – Dec 23

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

Moose hunting in other counties

Agder

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Innlandet

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended to Nov 30 in some municipalities)

Møre og Romsdal

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (limited range)

Nordland

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Troms og Finnmark

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Trøndelag

Sep 25 – Oct 31 (extended in some municipalities)

Vestfold og Telemark

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Vestland

Sep 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?

Moose are found across all of mainland Norway, but the densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Nordland. In the western coastal counties the population is thinner but growing.

Can I find grounds to hunt moose in Viken?

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