Huntable species in Norway

Mink inhabit wetland edges, marshes, streams, rivers, and lakeshores with dense vegetation and nearby water.

Bar-headed geese inhabit high-altitude wetlands, lakes, and river valleys in Central Asia, typically between 3,000–5,000 m elevation.

Black grouse inhabit moorlands, heathland, and open woodland margins with scattered trees and dense ground cover.

Brown bears occupy diverse terrain from boreal forests and montane woodlands to alpine meadows and coastal zones.

Found in open wetlands, marshes, lakes, and rivers with adjacent grasslands or grain fields.

Common eiders inhabit northern coastal marine environments, favoring rocky shores, shallow bays, and ice-edge waters from subarctic to arctic latitudes.

Common goldeneyes inhabit freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal waters with clear depths suitable for diving.

Common pheasants favour mixed agricultural landscapes with hedgerows, woodland edges, and reed beds.

Common ravens occupy diverse terrain from sea-level to alpine zones, including open tundra, grasslands, cliffs, forests, and human-modified landscapes.

Common scoters inhabit open water bodies—coastal seas, large lakes, and estuaries—preferring deep, sheltered waters with minimal vegetation.

Marshes, wet meadows, and boggy ground with low vegetation and soft substrate near water.

Found in mixed woodlands, farmland with scattered trees, parks, and urban gardens from lowlands to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

Eurasian beavers inhabit rivers, streams, and larger lakes with abundant riparian vegetation and trees.

Deciduous and mixed woodland edges, parkland, and scrubby terrain from lowland to circa 1500 m altitude.

Eurasian lynx inhabit boreal and temperate forests with dense understory, including taiga, mixed woodland, and rocky terrain.

Eurasian magpies inhabit open and semi-open landscapes including farmland, grassland, scrubland, woodland edges, and parks.

Eurasian teal inhabit shallow freshwater wetlands, marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.

Eurasian wigeon prefer shallow freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal wetlands with nearby grassland or agricultural fields.

Prefers damp woodlands, copses, and mixed forests with soft ground, dense undergrowth, and open rides.

European badgers inhabit mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands, scrubland, and grasslands from lowlands to moderate mountain elevations.

European hares favour open and semi-open landscapes including grasslands, cereal crops, meadows, and cultivated fields from sea level to approximately 2,000 m elevation.

European pine martens inhabit mixed and coniferous forests, deciduous woodlands, and scrubland across their range.

European rabbits inhabit open grasslands, scrubland, heathland, and light woodland edges with well-drained soil suitable for burrowing.

European shags inhabit rocky coastal cliffs, sea stacks, and boulder-strewn shorelines with access to deep water.

Fallow deer inhabit open woodlands, mixed forests, parkland, and grasslands with scattered cover.

Fieldfares breed in open woodlands, birch scrub, and woodland edges across northern regions, typically at lower to mid altitudes.

Goosanders inhabit fast-flowing rivers, streams, and clear lakes in temperate to boreal regions, preferring clean water with good fish populations.

Great cormorants inhabit coastal and inland waterways including estuaries, large lakes, reservoirs, and river systems.

Grey wolves occupy diverse terrain including boreal forests, tundra, grasslands, and mixed deciduous-coniferous woodlands.

Greylags inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, marshes, river valleys, and coastal lagoons from lowland to moderate altitude.

Hazel grouse inhabit mixed and coniferous forests with dense understory, particularly birch and alder scrub in boreal and temperate zones.

Hooded crows inhabit open and semi-open cultural landscapes, pastures, and urban environments.

Mallards inhabit freshwater and brackish wetlands including lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow rivers with emergent vegetation.

Mandarin ducks inhabit slow-moving freshwater systems with dense riparian woodland—small lakes, ponds, and river valleys with overhanging trees and thick understory cover.

Moose inhabit boreal forests, mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands, and willow-lined wetlands across the Northern Hemisphere.

Mouflon inhabit rocky, open mountainous terrain with sparse vegetation, scrubland, and grassland.

Mountain hares inhabit upland terrain including moorland, tundra, heathland, and sparse alpine vegetation above 300 m elevation.

Muscovy ducks favor freshwater wetlands, ponds, marshes, and riverine corridors with dense riparian vegetation.

Muskrats inhabit freshwater marshes, swamps, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation.

Pink-footed geese inhabit open tundra, moorland, and grassland across subarctic and arctic regions.

Raccoons occupy diverse habitats including deciduous and mixed forests, wetlands, swamps, agricultural land, and urban/suburban areas.

Raccoon dogs occupy mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, riparian zones, and agricultural edges from lowland to moderate mountain elevations (up to 2000m).

Red deer inhabit mixed woodlands, open moorlands, and mountainous terrain from sea level to alpine zones.

Red foxes inhabit mixed farmland, woodland edges, grasslands, and scrub across lowland and moderate elevation terrain.

Red squirrels inhabit coniferous and mixed forests, with a preference for spruce, pine, and fir woodlands.

Red-breasted mergansers inhabit coastal waters, large lakes, and river systems with clear access to open water.

Lives on high mountain and arctic tundra above the willow zone, on barren rocky ridges, boulder fields and sparse dwarf vegetation.

Roe deer inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural edges from lowland to montane zones (up to 2,000 m).

Ruddy ducks inhabit shallow freshwater marshes, ponds, and lakes with emergent vegetation such as cattails and reeds.

Stoats occupy diverse terrain from sea level to alpine zones, including grasslands, moorland, woodland edges, and scrubland with good ground cover.

Found on freshwater lakes, reservoirs, gravel pits, and coastal brackish waters with open water and minimal emergent vegetation.

Western capercaillie inhabit mature coniferous and mixed forests with dense understory, typically at 500–2,000 m elevation.

Wild boar inhabit mixed woodland, scrubland, and agricultural areas with dense cover and water access.

Wild reindeer inhabit open tundra, boreal forest edges, and alpine meadows across northern latitudes.

Inhabits willow and birch scrub, dwarf-shrub heath, bog margins, and the transition between forest and low alpine tundra.

Wolverines inhabit boreal forests, tundra, and alpine terrain across the far north, typically from sea level to 3,500 m elevation.