Pintail
About pintail hunting
The pintail is an elegant duck with a long neck and, in males, a long pointed tail. It is not among the most common duck species in Norway but can be taken incidentally during other duck hunts.
Hunting is done as stand hunting at wetlands and shore meadows, often in combination with mallard and teal hunting. Pintail are wary and cautious.
They are most numerous during the autumn migration in September and October.
Hunting Season
21. aug – 23. des
Weight
700–1200 g
Distribution
Stjertanda hekker spredt i Nord-Norge og på fjellet. Under trekket kan den observeres langs kysten og ved innsjøer i hele landet.
Terrain
Grunne våtmarker, strandenger og åpne innsjøer. Stjertanda beiter i grunt vann og på mudderflater.
Identification
Hannen har sjokoladebrunt hode, hvit bryststripe og lang spiss stjert. Hunnen er brunspraglet.
Hunting Tips
Stjertanda trekker gjerne med andre ender. Let etter den i blandede flokker.
Pintail hunting by county
Find grounds for pintail hunting
Create a free account and find hunting grounds.
