Red Squirrel
About red squirrel hunting
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.
Hunting Season
1. nov – 15. mar
Weight
200–400 g
Distribution
Ekornet finnes i skogområder over hele Norge, fra kysten til tregrensen. Det er vanligst i barskog med rikelig tilgang til kongler.
Terrain
Barskog med gran og furu. Ekornet er en dyktig klatrer som lever i trærne og samler kongler og nøtter.
Identification
Rødbrun sommerpels, grålig vinterpels. Busket hale og penselører. Liten, kvikk gnager.
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