Grey Seal
About grey seal hunting
The grey seal is Norway's largest seal, and males can weigh over 300 kg. The hunt is conducted the same way as harbour seal hunting — from a boat toward seals resting on skerries.
The grey seal is more robust than the harbour seal and tolerates more disturbance before disappearing into the water. At the same time, it tends to haul out on more exposed skerries where boat access can be difficult.
Caliber and shot placement are the same as for harbour seal: a big-game rifle with a head shot. The grey seal is a large animal, and it's important to ensure the seal doesn't slide into the water after the shot.
Grey seal hunting is regulated by the Directorate of Fisheries with its own quota. The population is managed regionally. In some areas, the grey seal is considered a problem for fisheries and aquaculture, and quotas can be relatively generous.
Grey seal meat is darker and more robust in flavour than harbour seal meat. It is traditionally used in stews and can be smoked.
Hunting Season
2. jan – 30. apr og 1. aug – 30. sep
Kvoteregulert. Reguleres av Fiskeridirektoratet. Jakttider kan variere mellom forvaltningsområder.
Weight
Levende vekt: hunn 100–190 kg, hann 170–310 kg.
Distribution
Langs kysten fra Rogaland til Finnmark, med tyngdepunkt i Trøndelag, Nordland og Troms. Mindre vanlig i sør.
Terrain
Eksponerte holmer og skjær ytterst mot havet. Haverten foretrekker mer værutsatt terreng enn steinkobben og kan ligge på steder med kraftig sjøgang.
Identification
Gråbrun med lyse og mørke flekker. Hannene er mørkere med kraftig nakke. Lang snute som skiller den tydelig fra steinkobbens runde ansikt.
Hunting Tips
Haverten ligger gjerne ytterst i skjærgården der sjøen kan være grov. Velg rolig vær. Haverten er mindre sky enn steinkobben, men det eksponerte terrenget gjør jakta krevende.
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