Hunting Season

The hunting season for small game moose is a big thing in Åre. It’s regulated and starts on August 25 and September 1 respectively. Find out more about the hunting season and what to think about when being out and about during this period.

The small game hunting season, when the hunt for grouse, capercaillie and ptarmigan among other species, starts on August 25. The hunters work alone or together, often with the help of dogs and shotguns. The hunting is more intense during the first two weeks and wear off after that.

The moose hunt in Jämtland starts on the first of September. For those who hunt in licensed areas and moose management areas, it is then allowed to hunt until September 26. A break of about two weeks follows and then it continues between October 9 and January 31 the following year.

Pay Attention & Show Consideration

When spending time in the forests and mountains during these periods, it’s important to keep track of where hunting is ongoing on by looking for hunting area signs put up throughout the area. Signs saying “JAKT PÅGÅR” or similar in Swedish mean that hunting is going on. The moose hunt is most intense at the start of the hunting season, so pay extra attention to signs that show hunting. Loose dogs are often used in the hunt.

The mountains and forests aren’t closed during hunting season but if hunting is on in a specific area, we encourage you to choose another one. It is not prohibited to be in the woods and the Swedish right of common access works as normal. You can always walk on the signed and marked hiking trails, but refrain from going into areas marked for hunting. There is plenty of space for everyone. It’s important to respect each other while in nature. Pay attention to signs and talk with hunters if you meet them. 

Tips

• Respect the signs for ongoing hunting.
• Wear colourful clothes so you can easily be seen.
• Stay on the marked trails.
• If you see hunters, try to get in touch to see if it’s appropriate to continue. It may be with a short whistle, a wave or, of course, talking to each other if it’s possible considering the distance.

Dates for the different hunting seasons:  (in Swedish) Länsstyrelsen.

More information about moose and small game hunting can also be found on the County Administrative Board of Jämtland County’s website.