Board-sourced wildlife reporting
356 boards manage Norway's wildlife. We cover every one.
Viltnemnda.com tracks the municipal boards, biologists and hunters who decide how Norway’s wild animals are managed. Moose quotas, fallvilt duties and conservation rulings, all built from source documents, not press releases.
Coverage areas
One story at a time, across seven beats.
Wildlife Management
How Norway’s 356 municipal boards set quotas and file population counts.
Hunting & Regulations
Season dates, licence requirements and jegerprøve exam prep, explained before you need it.
Norwegian Wildlife
Field profiles of the species sharing Norway’s forests, fjords and fells.
Safety & Education
Field protocols for drivers, hikers and hunters who cross paths with wildlife.
The full archive, every report in order.
Latest reporting
From the field
Leopard Facts: Habitat, Diet, Speed and Hunting Behavior
Key Takeaways Leopards are highly adaptable big cats found across Africa and Eurasia. They can live in forests,
Hunting in Norway as a foreigner: licence, rules and costs
Key Takeaways Hunting in Norway as a foreigner is legal when all requirements are met. Foreign non-residents can
Squirrel Facts: Habitat, Diet, Behavior and Types
Squirrels are one of the best-known groups of wild mammals, although there is much more about them besides
Emergency guidance
Just hit a deer or moose?
Norwegian law requires an immediate call to 02800. Here’s exactly what happens after that.
Our newsroom
Wildlife reporting with no lobby on the masthead.
Viltnemnda is staffed by journalists, not officials. We track the same board minutes and field surveys the authorities rely on, and we publish what we find, whether or not it’s flattering to anyone involved.
Latest reporting
From the field
Hit a Deer in Norway? The 7-Step Fallvilt Guide Every Driver Needs (2026)
Fallvilt – Hit a deer or moose on a Norwegian road? Stay calm; this guide walks you through
Moose in Norway: Habitat, Behaviour & Best Places To See Them
Norwegian Wildlife: Norway has one of Europe’s densest moose populations — yet most visitors never see one. Discover
Norwegian Hunting Seasons 2026–27: Key Dates, Species & Rules Explained
When does moose season open? Can you still hunt roe deer in winter? This overview covers Norway’s 2026–27
The Friday Wildlife Brief
The week’s board rulings, season changes and field reports, in one email, five minutes, every Friday.