Wild reindeer hunting, 2005

Better on Hardangervidda

The Hardangervidda plateau is Norway's largest wild reindeer area. In this area the felling quota has been considerably reduced during the last years. Except for one hunting ground, the wild reindeer was preserved on Hardangervidda previous autumn. The main reason was surveys showing a reduced stock of wild reindeer. This autumn the landowners allowed more hunting. A total of 2 530 felling licenses were issued, and 860 animals were felled.

Snøhetta

This reindeer area is divided into two parts. The autumn 2003 the wild reindeer on the eastern part was preserved because of reduced stock. Next autumn the landowners allowed hunting on the entire area, and in 2005 the felling quota was once again increased. Of a quota of 1 300 animals, 570 were felled.

Most animals felled in Rondane

Measured by the number of felled animals, Rondane was the largest wild reindeer area in 2005. Totally, 1 650 licenses were issued, and 980 animals were felled.

Tables:

• Table 1 Wild reindeer hunting, by counties. 2004-2005*
• Table 2 Wild reindeer hunting. Wild reindeer area, by age and sex. 1996-2005*
• Table 3 Wild reindeer hunting. Licences issued, animals felled and per cent felled. 1952-2005*