Registered mortality of large carnivores, 2011/2012

In 2012, a total of 118 hunting licences for lynx were issued and 77 were shot. Most lynx (14) were shot in the county of Nord-Trøndelag. In the country as a whole, five lynx were shot as a nuisance, six were killed in traffic and four died of other causes.

More wolverines shot under licence

In total, 112 wolverines were shot or died of other causes; seven more than in the previous hunting year and the highest number since the 1870s. A total of 58 wolverines were shot as a nuisance. In total, 119 permissions to shoot wolverines under licence were issued, and 43 animals were shot.

Fewer bears shot

A total of 16 bears were shot or died of other causes; six more than in the previous hunting year. Twelve were shot as a nuisance, one was shot in self defence and one was killed in traffic. In addition, two bears out of a quota of 19 were shot under licence.

More wolves killed

A total of nine wolves were shot or died of other causes. Three were shot as a nuisance, three were shot under licence, one was killed by traffic, one was felled in self defence and one died of other causes.

Tables:

• Table 1 Registered mortality of large carnivores and birds of prey, by cause. 2011/12.
• Table 2 Bear,wolf and wolverine shot under licence and quota hunting on lynx, by administration area. 2011/12