When is the red deer season in Vestland?

The red deer season starts September 1 and lasts until December 23.

What are the most popular species to hunt in Vestland?

Red deer is by far the most important species. In addition there are roe deer, wild reindeer (Hardangervidda), ptarmigan, black grouse, and goose.

Is there much available hunting terrain in Vestland?

Yes, the red deer population is large and many landowners lease out terrain. Jegerhub has listings from landowners across the county.

Hunting in Vestland

36 huntable species, including red deer, roe deer, moose

Hunting in Vestland

Vestland is Norway's number one red deer county. No other county has such a dense red deer population, and hunting is part of everyday life in the villages along the fjords. In municipalities like Kvam, Voss, and Sogndal, hundreds of red deer are harvested each autumn, and there are real opportunities to lease terrain.

The terrain is steep. It is not unusual to hunt on 40-degree slopes with the fjord 500 meters below you. Good fitness and mountain-savvy legs are an advantage, but the reward is hunting trips with views and nature experiences you rarely find elsewhere.

For wild reindeer enthusiasts, Hardangervidda covers parts of Vestland, with hunting from Eidfjord and Ulvik. Small game hunting in the mountains offers ptarmigan in varying numbers, and along the coast there is greylag goose hunting in autumn.

Terrain and nature

Vestland is the land of fjords and mountains. Sognefjorden, Hardangerfjorden, and Nordfjord cut between steep mountains. The coast is mild and wet with lush forest, while the interior has large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the east is Europe's largest high mountain plateau. Vestland has Norway's densest red deer population.