Tag: hunting
Wolf spotted on Norway’s south coast
Folks on summer holiday along Norway's popular southern coast at Arendal sprang to attention earlier this week after the discovery of two mauled goats,...
Songbirds also in the firing line
Golden eagles aren't the only birds in Norway to land in the firing line in recent weeks. Protests are also flying over a proposal...
Protests fly over new eagle hunt
A controversial new project to allow limited hunting of Norway's otherwise protected golden eagles (kongeørn) has set off widespread protests. The farmer-friendly Center Party won...
Hunter convicted for training dog to kill
A Norwegian hunter has been sentenced to seven months in jail and stripped of his rights to hunt, trap and use a dog to...
Convicted wolf hunters file appeals
The defense attorney for one of five Norwegian men convicted Tuesday on charges of organized illegal wolf hunting wants the case to be evaluated by Norway's Supreme Court. He...
State prosecutes illegal wolf hunting
A landmark trial began this week in Hedmark County, where six hunters are under indictment for alleged illegal wolf hunting. The hunters have all...
Oslo wolf goes missing
One of the wolves that seemed to have established themselves in Oslo's eastern forest known as Østmarka has gone missing and is feared dead....
Lemmings distract, sicken bird dogs
It's high season for bird hunting in the mountains, but the high scenic plateaus favoured by hunters are also full of the small, sometimes fierce...
Grouse hunt set to be flying high
Bird hunters in Norway are looking forward to a good season this year, with state authorities reporting an increase in the white grouse (rype,...
Two bears shot in Oppland
A 100 kilogram bear believed to be responsible for killing several sheep in the Gausdal municipality was shot on Sunday night. It's the second...
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