In Västra Götaland, moose may be hunted 8 Oct - 31 Jan in registered moose areas for the 2026-27 season. Register in the Hunter Registry and pay the national hunting permit fee each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun).
Hunting areas within reach
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Västra Götaland County (moose management and licence areas)
about 70 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: moose, roe deer, wild boar.
Game and seasons
| Game | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moose | 2026-27: adults and calves 8 Oct - 31 Jan in moose management/licence areas; calves only 8-12 Oct on unregistered land. | County fee SEK 1,800 per adult and SEK 300 per calf; extra fee for over-shooting a licence allocation. |
| Roe deer | Bucks 1 May - 15 Jun and 16 Aug - 30 Sep (stalking/stand); all 1 Oct - 31 Jan. | National rule; Västra Götaland is not singled out in Annex 1. |
| Wild boar | 1 Apr - 31 Jan except sows with small piglets; young of the year all year (1 Jul - 30 Jun). | — |
Best time: October (moose season opens 8 Oct)
What a visiting hunter needs
Register in the Hunter Registry and pay the national hunting permit fee each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun).
Guide or local hunter: A responsible hunt leader must be appointed for moose hunts.
Bringing a firearm: Special permits needed to bring weapons; host completes the Police invitation form for foreign guest hunters.
Cost: National hunting permit fee SEK 400 per hunting year.
Authority: Naturvårdsverket; Polisen; Länsstyrelsen Västra Götaland — naturvardsverket.se · lansstyrelsen.se
Good to know
- Only one region (the county) is sourced; no named forest area.
- Season dates are reviewed nationally - recheck yearly.
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Frequently asked
Can a foreign visitor hunt near Gothenburg?
Register in the Hunter Registry and pay the national hunting permit fee each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun).
What game is hunted near Gothenburg?
Moose, Roe deer, Wild boar. Seasons and limits differ by species — see the table on this page.
When is the best time for hunting near Gothenburg?
October (moose season opens 8 Oct).
How far are the areas from Gothenburg?
Västra Götaland County (moose management and licence areas): about 70 km (straight-line distance from the city centre).
Where to stay in Gothenburg
Gothenburg city guide Every neighbourhood compared — distances, stations, who each area suits. Fishing near Gothenburg Hand-line fishing on the west-coast sea is free; coastal salmon and sea trout fishing is closed 1 October–31 March and both have a 45 cm minimum size. Hunting across Europe All 10 cities with a researched hunting guide. Sources
- Naturvårdsverket — hunting fee and registry
- Länsstyrelsen Västra Götaland — 2026-27 moose dates, fees, hunt leader rule
- Polisen — foreign guest hunter invitation form
- Sveriges riksdag (Jaktförordningen) — roe deer and wild boar seasons
- ReasonStay methodology — how facts are researched and checked