Independent wildlife news - Norway
Norway's wildlife,
reported with authority.
Viltnemnda is an independent news desk covering wildlife management, hunting regulation, fallvilt and conservation across Norway’s 356 municipalities — in plain language, without lobby money.
What we cover
Seven desks. One mandate.
Wildlife Management
Quotas, counts and municipal board decisions.
Hunting & Regulations
Seasons, licences and the rules of the hunt.
Fallvilt
Fallen game: duties, handling and the numbers.
Norwegian Wildlife
Species profiles, from lynx to lemming.
Conservation
Habitat, red lists and recovery programmes.
Safety & Education
Traffic, close encounters and field skills.
News
The running record of Norwegian wildlife.
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Every story, newest first.
Latest reporting
From the field
What Is a Viltnemnd? Inside Norway’s Municipal Wildlife Boards (2026)
Every Norwegian municipality manages its own wildlife, and the viltnemnd sits at the centre of that work. Learn
Wild Reindeer in Norway: Why Europe’s Last Mountain Herds Are Under Pressure
Norway is home to Europe’s last wild mountain reindeer, and their range is shrinking. See how cabins, roads
Jegerproven Explained: How To Pass Norway’s Hunting Exam on Your First Try
Becoming a hunter in Norway starts with the jegerprøve: a mandatory 30-hour course followed by a written exam.
Fallvilt — practical guidance
Found injured or fallen wildlife?
Call the police on 02800 for wildlife emergencies, then use our municipal directory to reach your local viltnemnd.
Who we are
An independent desk for Norway's wildlife.
We report on the boards, biologists and hunters who manage Norway’s wild animals, and we answer to readers, not to lobbies.
Latest reporting
From the field
What Is a Viltnemnd? Inside Norway’s Municipal Wildlife Boards (2026)
Every Norwegian municipality manages its own wildlife, and the viltnemnd sits at the centre of that work. Learn
Wild Reindeer in Norway: Why Europe’s Last Mountain Herds Are Under Pressure
Norway is home to Europe’s last wild mountain reindeer, and their range is shrinking. See how cabins, roads
Jegerproven Explained: How To Pass Norway’s Hunting Exam on Your First Try
Becoming a hunter in Norway starts with the jegerprøve: a mandatory 30-hour course followed by a written exam.
The weekly brief
One email every Friday, the week in Norwegian wildlife, in five minutes.