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Norway lies on the western coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula and stretches well into the Arctic Sea, where it borders on Russia. In the east, it has a border with Sweden and a sea border with Denmark. Due to the warm Gulf Stream current, Norway has a milder climate than you can expect at these latitudes, and even the town of Tromsö, located at the Polar Circle, is quite livable. The south of the country is covered with taiga type forests that give way to the tundra, and there are of course the fjords. Be prepared for extreme temperatures, as well as mind-blowing daylight, with the sun never really setting in summer and never showing over the horizon in winter.
About hunting in Norway
The land of rough, nordic beauty, Norway offers great hunting opportunities for moose, reindeer, and birds among the tundra, taiga, and fjords. Read more...
Norway was one of the original locations for hunting tourism. In the late XIX century British sportsmen discovered that on the opposite coast of the North Sea they could find excellent reindeer stalking, salmon fishing, and shooting ptarmigan over pointing dogs, at a more affordable price than a trip to Scotland. And the Scandinavian nation still offers all that and more. Apart from reindeer herds, Norway offers hunting for the European moose and, in the south of the country, the roe deer. The brown bear is numerous, but protected. Small game is represented by hare, Arctic and red fox, as well as abundant bird populations, including willow grouse, black grouse, ptarmigan, and the biggest grouse of all, the capercailzie. Hunting is traditionally very popular in Norway, and the country has the highest number of hunters per capita in Europe. Although not a member of the European Union or the Euro Zone, Norway belongs to the Schengen visa agreement, which simplifies travel for Europeans and citizens of the US and Canada. It’s one of the safest and happiest countries in the world, and with its amazing nature and historical heritage well worth a visit. Hide details
Price distribution
If Norway has one disadvantage for a tourist, it's that it’s a rich country. The prices for most consumer goods are higher than elsewhere in Europe. Hunting offers, however, are priced within the general range for similar offers elsewhere in Europe
Hunting methods
A lot of hunting in Norway is done with the help of dogs. That includes not only hunting birds with pointing dogs, but also pursuit of big game with local breeds like the elkhund (moose dog). These dogs can distract the moose’s attention, at the same time giving away its location by barking, allowing the hunter to approach within a comfortable shooting range. They can also tree capercaillies and black grouse, which the hunters then stalk and shoot, usually with a small-bore rifle. Other typical hunting methods such as spot-and-stalk, calling, and driven hunts are also popular.
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