Moose hunting in Stockholm County runs 8 Oct - 31 Jan in registered moose areas, and every foreign hunter must pay Sweden's national hunting fee of SEK 400 per hunting year. The areas with mapped locations lie about 40 km to about 80 km from the city centre. Foreign hunters must register in the Hunter Registry (Jägarregistret) and pay the national hunting permit fee (statens jaktkort) each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun); carry it while hunting.
Hunting areas within reach
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Stockholm County (moose management and licence areas)
about 40 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: moose, roe deer, wild boar, fallow deer.
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Södermanland County (Sörmland)
about 80 km from the city centre (centre of the area)
Game: moose.
Game and seasons
| Game | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Moose | Stockholm County: adults and calves 8 Oct - 31 Jan on land registered in a moose management or licence area; calves only 8-12 Oct on unregistered land. Södermanland: same dates. | Kill fees per animal are payable to the county board (Stockholm SEK 1,500 adult / SEK 300 calf; Södermanland SEK 1,100 / SEK 200 - county pages, current season). |
| Roe deer | Bucks 1 May - 15 Jun and 16 Aug - 30 Sep (stalking or stand only); all roe deer 1 Oct - 31 Jan. | National rule (Jaktförordningen, Annex 1) applying to Stockholm County. |
| Wild boar | 1 Apr - 31 Jan, except a sow followed by small striped/brown piglets; young of the year 1 Jul - 30 Jun. | — |
| Fallow deer | All animals 1-20 Oct and 16 Nov - end Feb; antlered and calves also 1-30 Sep (stalking/stand only). | — |
| Capercaillie and black grouse | 25 Aug - 15 Nov; cocks also 16 Nov - 15 Feb. | — |
Best time: October (moose season opens 8 Oct in Stockholm and Södermanland counties) · May-June and mid Aug - Sep for roe bucks
What a visiting hunter needs
Foreign hunters must register in the Hunter Registry (Jägarregistret) and pay the national hunting permit fee (statens jaktkort) each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun); carry it while hunting.
Guide or local hunter: A hunt leader must be appointed for moose hunts (county rule).
Bringing a firearm: Foreign hunters need special permits to bring hunting weapons; the host completes the Police 'Invitation for Hunt regarding foreign guest hunters' form and is responsible that the hunt follows Swedish rules.
Cost: National hunting permit fee SEK 400 per hunting year (Naturvårdsverket, current page).
Authority: Naturvårdsverket (Swedish EPA) - hunting fee; Polisen (Swedish Police) - firearm import; Länsstyrelsen (county board) - moose — naturvardsverket.se · polisen.se · lansstyrelsen.se
Good to know
- Hunting is by permission of the landholder or hunting team; adult moose only on registered land.
- Sweden's hunting seasons are under review (Jägareförbundet refers to a 2026 revision) - recheck dates each season.
- In Jämtland, Norrbotten and Västerbotten, hunting on public land needs an extra county permit (not relevant near Stockholm).
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Frequently asked
Can a foreign visitor hunt near Stockholm?
Foreign hunters must register in the Hunter Registry (Jägarregistret) and pay the national hunting permit fee (statens jaktkort) each hunting year (1 Jul - 30 Jun); carry it while hunting.
What game is hunted near Stockholm?
Moose, Roe deer, Wild boar, Fallow deer, Capercaillie and black grouse. Seasons and limits differ by species — see the table on this page.
When is the best time for hunting near Stockholm?
October (moose season opens 8 Oct in Stockholm and Södermanland counties); May-June and mid Aug - Sep for roe bucks.
How far are the areas from Stockholm?
Stockholm County (moose management and licence areas): about 40 km; Södermanland County (Sörmland): about 80 km (straight-line distance from the city centre).
Where to stay in Stockholm
Stockholm city guide Every neighbourhood compared — distances, stations, who each area suits. Fishing near Stockholm Hand-held rod fishing is free without a permit in central Stockholm's Strömmen, Lake Mälaren and the sea (Saltsjön); Strömmen holds sea trout and occasional salmon. Hunting across Europe All 10 cities with a researched hunting guide. Sources
- Naturvårdsverket — hunting permit fee SEK 400, hunting year, registry, firearms need special permits
- Länsstyrelsen Stockholm — moose dates and fees, Stockholm County
- Länsstyrelsen Södermanland — moose dates and fees, Södermanland
- Sveriges riksdag (Jaktförordningen 1987:905) — national seasons for roe deer, wild boar, fallow deer, grouse
- Polisen — invitation form for foreign guest hunters bringing weapons
- ReasonStay methodology — how facts are researched and checked