Registered mortality of large carnivores, 2009/2010

A total of 18 bears were shot or died of other reasons; 6 more than in the previous hunting year. Seven were felled as nuisance, one was felled in self-defence and one died of other reasons. In addition, nine bears out of a quota of 18 were shot under licence.

More lynx felled under quota hunting

In 2010, hunting licences for 149 lynx were issued and 117 were shot. With 33 animals felled, most lynx were shot in the county of Nord-Trøndelag. A total of 13 lynx were shot as nuisance and 10 were killed in traffic.

Fifty-one wolverines shot as nuisance

In total, 89 wolverines were shot or died of other causes; one less than in the previous hunting year. A total of 51 wolverines were shot as nuisance. The majority of them were shot in the northern part of Norway. In total, 102 permits to shoot wolverines under licence were issued, and 35 animals were shot. In the 2008/09 hunting year, 89 permits were issued and 35 wolverines were shot.

Eight wolves killed

A total of eight wolves were shot or died of other causes. Four were shot as nuisance, two were shot under licence, one was killed by train and one died of other reasons.

Birds of prey

In the previous hunting year, 11 golden eagles, 19 white-tailed eagles and 26 goshawks were reported dead. In general, all reductions should be reported, but for various reasons this is not always done. The data for birds of prey in particular should be regarded as minimum figures.

Tables:

• Table 1 Registered mortality of large carnivores and birds of prey, by cause. 2009/10*