The main rule in the regulation, species by species.
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| Moose | 25 September – 23 December Only where the municipality has a local regulation. Finnmark: from 1 Sep. |
| Red deer | 1 September – 23 December · open now Only where the municipality has a local regulation. |
| Roe deer | 25 September – 23 December Only where the municipality has a local regulation. Adult roe buck: from 10 Aug. |
| Wild reindeer | 20 August – 30 September · open now The reindeer board may extend by up to 14 days in October. |
| Wild boar | All year · open now A sow with suckling young is protected; the young can be hunted all year. |
| Ptarmigan | 10 September – end of February · open now Finnmark, Troms, Narvik and Evenes: until 15 Mar. |
| Mountain hare | 10 September – end of February · open now Finnmark, Troms, Narvik and Evenes: until 15 Mar. |
| Capercaillie | 10 September – 23 December · open now |
| Black grouse | 10 September – 23 December · open now |
| Goose | 10 August – 23 December · open now Greylag, pink-footed and Canada goose. Exceptions in the north and on sea and fjord. |
| Duck | 21 August – 23 December · open now Teal, wigeon and mallard. Tufted duck, goldeneye and mergansers from 10 Sep. |
| Wood pigeon | 21 August – 23 December · open now Protected in Finnmark and Troms. |
| Red fox | 15 July – 15 April · open now |
| Beaver | 1 October – 30 April Only where the municipality has a local regulation. |
| Pine marten | 1 November – 15 March |
| Badger | 21 August – 31 January · open now |
| Mink | All year · open now |
| Hooded crow | 15 July – 31 March · open now |
| Fallow deer | 25 September – 23 December |
| Lynx | 1 February – 31 March Only where a quota has been set. |
| Wolverine | No ordinary season Licence culling only, not in the season regulation. |
| Brown bear | No ordinary season Licence culling only, not in the season regulation. |
| Wolf | No ordinary season Licence culling only, not in the season regulation. |
Source: FOR-2022-01-21-128, valid until 2028-03-31. Municipalities, counties or the reindeer board may set other dates — always check local regulations.
In Veida
The hunting seasons are in the app's menu, and Veida warns when you plan a hunt for a species that is out of season on that date.
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