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)

Buck hunting starts as early as 10 August, making this one of the earliest big-game seasons in Norway. From 25 September all roe deer may be taken.

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Distribution

Roe deer are widespread in Southern Norway and along the coast north to Troms. The densest populations are in the lowlands of Østfold, Vestfold, Agder and Rogaland. Roe deer keep expanding northward.

Terrain

Roe deer thrive in cultivated landscape with a mix of forest, fields and meadows. Forest edges, scrub and young plantations are typical haunts. They also like edge zones along watercourses and roads.

Weight

Live weight: approx. 20–30 kg, large bucks up to 35 kg. Carcass weight approx. 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

Roe deer are creatures of habit. Find fixed runs between bedding and feeding sites and take a stand there. Early morning and late evening are clearly best.

Plan the hunt

Roe Deer 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)

Sep 25 – Oct 31

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

Roe deer hunting in other counties

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Møre og Romsdal

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Troms og Finnmark

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25, limited range)

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Vestfold og Telemark

Aug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)

Aug 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?

Roe deer are widespread in Southern Norway and along the coast north to Troms. The densest populations are in the lowlands of Østfold, Vestfold, Agder and Rogaland. Roe deer keep expanding northward.

Can I find grounds to hunt roe deer in Viken?

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