Seabird Hunting
In Iceland there is a quite extensive list of seabirds that are permitted for hunting in Iceland, but the most common are the cormorant and the European shag.
Sea birds are really worthwhile fun. The list of species that may be hunted legally in Iceland is extensive and Iceland is often the only place where hunters can add to their collection.
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The distance from the capital to the hunting areas on the country’s largest bay is relatively short. Specially when well equipped boats are used.
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The season for most of the sea birds runs from September 1st to April 25th and the best time for beautiful plumage for mounting is during January to April.
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List of seabirds that are allowed to hunt in Iceland and their hunting season:
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Allowed hunt Season
Great black-backed gull All year
Lesser black-backed gull All year
European herring gull All year
Northern fulmar 1st September – 15th march
Long-tailed duck 1st September – 15th march
Red-breasted merganser 1st September – 15th march
Glaucous gull 1st September – 15th march
Black-headed gull 1st September – 15th march
Black-legged kittiwake 1st September – 15th march
Great Cormorant 1st September – 15th march
European shag 1st September – 15th march
Razorbill 1st September – 25th April
Common guillemot 1st September – 25th April
Thick-billed murre 1st September – 25th April
Puffin 1st September – 25th April
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