Hunting Regulations
Laws and regulations for hunting in Norway.
Wounded game tracking obligations
Legal obligations for tracking wounded game.
Permits and quotas
How hunting permits are allocated and what determines the quotas for deer species.
Landowner rights
The landowner's right to hunting and trapping on their own property, and rules for leasing.
Hunt leader responsibilities
The hunt leader's duties and responsibilities during organized big game hunting.
Hunting seasons regulation
The regulation that establishes hunting seasons for all huntable species in Norway (2022 to 2028).
Hunter fee and hunting license
The difference between the hunter fee, hunting license, and hunting permit. What you need to hunt.
Reporting and statistics
The obligation to report harvests and how hunting statistics are used in wildlife management.
Safety zones and shooting sectors
Rules for safe shooting during hunting, including distance to buildings and roads.
Firearms Act
Rules for acquisition, storage, and use of firearms in Norway.
Wildlife Act
The law on hunting and trapping of wildlife. The foundation of all hunting legislation in Norway.