Moose (elk) in Norway.

[LivNorway]

I want to start an elk/moose thread.
That is because most tourist find our large & wild animal charming, and think they will never see one in front of their wehicle.
-I hope they all are right!
But meeting this large animal might hurt, for you and the elk.
Many elks die in traffic, the train kill many, and sometimes and elk and a motorbike collide.

Too many elks here is a problem, and we are getting more elks so we just have to shoot elks every year. We have been doing that for many years.
There are not many natural enemies here for the elks; the wolfes eat some, but we does not have that many hungry wolfes. There is not many hungry bears here either, and they sleep in the winter too.

Sometimes Aftenposten have some elk-news on their English site, and here is latest news: http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2209487.ece

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

This link http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1233864.ece is old, but it confirms that it is elks in Oslo and close to Oslo!
In winters with much snow there are more elks on the road, and every day elks are running infront of trains.
Elks is charming in nature, but not when they meet metal and iron!

Liv.

 

[Timolgra]

We want more Elk sausage Liv

 

[LivNorway]

Nesodden is close to Oslo.
In May 2002 two motorcylists died. http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article330870.ece

In May the elks are often crossing roads too; young calfes are leaving mum and are trying to live alone. -Thy don't know much about cars&motorbikes.

In hunting season the elks are running all over, trying to find peace from the hunters.

When the fruit in our garden are ready to eat some elks are coming and have a good time.

In winters with much snow they are often on the road because they struggle in the snow.

Dust & dawn is the time of the day the often walk around, normally.

-Where & when is it safe to ride on the road?
I can not give you any guarantee, but slow down and keep your eyes open when you see one of our signs, and you have good odds.
And, most elks hit natives, not tourists! (I know why, but still... )

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

I hope you do not meet a cow and her calfes:
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1151669.ece
It is natural; mothers protech thir kids. But this mother is big!

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

We want more Elk sausage Liv

Fresh elk sausage here!
3 metres x 600 kilo - is that enough?
Oh, one little detail; -you have to come and catch him first!

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

-What time of the year do they hunt elk / moose in different areas in Norway?

''MOOSE (Elg)

Area: In municipalities which permit moosehunting.

The counties of Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Nord Trøndelag and Sør Trøndelag. Hunting time: 25.09 - 31.10 - 01.09 - 30.09

Exception: Kautokeino and Karasjok municipalities.

The counties of Møre & Romsdal, Sogn & Fjordane, Hordaland and Rogaland. Hunting time: 10.09 - 15.11 - 25.09 - 31.10 - 05.10 - 31.10

Oppland County

Exception: Lunner municipality. Hunting time: 25.09 - 31.10

Telemark County

Exception: Sauherad, Siljan, Porsgrunn, Skien, Nome, Bamble, Kragerø, Drangedal exept Tørdal according to the old parish boundary and Bø municipalities. Hunting time: 05.10 - 31.10 - 25.09 - 31.10

Buskerud County

Exception: Hurum, Røyken, Lier, Hole, Drammen, Øvre Eiker and Nedre Eiker municipalities. Hunting time: 05.10 - 31.10

The counties of Østfold, Akershus, Oslo and Vestfold. Hunting time: 25.09 - 31.10

Hedmark County

Exception: Eidskog, Kongsvinger, Sør-Odal, Nord-Odal, Grue, Åsnes, Våler, Stange, Løten, Hamar, Elverum (west of the River Glomma) and Ringsaker municipalities. Hunting time: 05.10 - 31.10 - 25.09 - 31.10

Vest Agder County

Exception: Kristiansand, Søgne, Songdalen, Vennesla, Marnardal, Audnedal, Mandal, Lindesnes, Lyngdal, Farsund and Flekkefjord. Hunting time: 05.10 - 31.10

Aust Agder County

Exeptions: Risør, Gjerstad, Vegårshei, Tvedestrand, Arendal, Froland, Grimstad, Birkenes, Lillesand, Evje and Hornnes municipalities. Hunting time: 05.10 - 31.10
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So now you know when to come over and shoot one!
But you need a licence, and it ain't free.

If all you want is some elk sausage, then you better go to a large grocery store.
Here is some elk sausage, and some elk poo; two products of Norwegian wood!

Liv.

Liv.

 

[ebbo]

My son says Elk burgers are nice, I'll see if I can try some next time I'm over (or is he winding me up )

 

[LivNorway]

My son says Elk burgers are nice, I'll see if I can try some next time I'm over (or is he winding me up )

I don't know where to find elk burgers.
But I do know elk taste much, if you know what I mean.
100% elk meat in a burger; -I think I would mix some meat from a normal cow or a pig.
Mountain cranberry is perfect with the meat from elks for dinner, with potatoes and vegetables and brown sauce!

Liv.

 

[ebbo]

I don't know where to find elk burgers.
But I do know elk taste much, if you know what I mean.
100% elk meat in a burger; -I think I would mix some meat from a normal cow or a pig.
Mountain cranberry is perfect with the meat from elks for dinner, with potatoes and vegetables and brown sauce!

Liv.

'Strong' is the word your looking for Liv, so the burgers maybe a wind up,

 

[LivNorway]

'Strong' is the word your looking for Liv, so the burgers maybe a wind up,

Not strong as in spicy. It taste stronger/more then pig and chicken.
''wild'' could be a word for it?

Liv.

 

[Wapping]

Whist driving around, I have seen elk several times in Sweden. I have also seen the damage they can do to a car, when hit. In through the front windscreen, out through the rear window! You do not want to be sat in the car!

I know it’s a big problem, explaining why the Swede’s spend so may SEK putting large elk fences along kms and kms of motorways. Impressive, if a bit stupid, creatures.

 

[LivNorway]

Whist driving around, I have seen elk several times in Sweden. I have also seen the damage they can do to a car, when hit. In through the front windscreen, out through the rear window! You do not want to be sat in the car!

I know it’s a big problem, explaining why the Swede’s spend so may SEK putting large elk fences along kms and kms of motorways. Impressive, if a bit stupid, creatures.

We do try to keep the animals off the road too, but it does not have a good effect.
We have those fences, bridges for animals, signs for us to pay more attention and slow down - nothing seem to help.
To dip all elks in reflective paint might help! Or more hungry wolfes...

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

We have one white elk too!
If only all elks was white....

Liv.

 

[Alte Wolf]

Fresh elk sausage here!
3 metres x 600 kilo - is that enough?
Oh, one little detail; -you have to come and catch him first!

Liv.

What an awesome/arresting shot Liv,

you are raising the 'Elk Profile' here which can only help everyone especially the Elks

Well done

 

[Wicker]

Don't think I saw elk when I was in Norway during June 2005. Plenty of reindeer in the more northern latitudes above Narvik and towards NordKapp. Had to stop sharply quite a few times as they ran from the verge onto / across the carriageway, or just stood in the middle of the road looking at you.

Also beware ptarmigan?? (or similar) a black, turkey sized bird which you would definitely not want to hit when if flys low over the road.

Unexpected dangers of travelling in Norway. Makes a change from the wandering Scottish sheep, pheasants, and rabbits that are the more common roadside hazards in parts of rural Scotland.

 

[LivNorway]

The trains have problems with elks every day.
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2222872.ece
In one area, Hedmark, they hit one elk every five hour.
I am so glad my job is not to drive a train...

Liv.

 

[LivNorway]

Elk movies!

Here you can see 3 movies and some pictures!
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2227533.ece
Elks in traffic, on the road in summer. And elks walking in deep snow - 5 elks!
And a motorist are telling us (in English) when he met one elk with his car.

A good link!

Liv.

 

[DavidHale]

Excellent thread, Liv! Good to see so much about a wonderful creature I know so little about.

 

[Wapping]

The trains have problems with elks every day.
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2222872.ece
In one area, Hedmark, they hit one elk every five hour.
I am so glad my job is not to drive a train...

Liv.

Better than being the elk....I guess?