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Outdoor Life – Hunting and Fishing
Do you dream of hunting ptarmigan in Kautokeino with bird dogs, woodland grouse in Pasvik and hares on Sørøya
as well as fishing winter cod in the Arctic Sea, trout lure fishing, salmon flyfishing in the famour Alta River and icefishing on the Finnmark plateau.
If so our Hunting and Fishing programme is your dream come true.
The range of potential experiences is endless.
Our instructors know all the best hunting and fishing grounds and have the local knowledge and skills to maximise your catch.
You will make your own fishing rod and lures, learn new skills and techniques and experience a wide range of fishing and hunting environments
whilst making new friends and enjoying the great outdoors.
One hunting license covers the whole of Finnmark and the ptarmigan season lasts from 10 September to 15 March.
For the less experienced you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for your hunting license and can continue on to the practical examination for big game.
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More about Outdoor Life – Hunting and Fishing
Alta and Finnmark are a paradise for those interested in hunting and fishing.
The Hunting and Fishing course can help you realise the hunter and fisherman’s Finnmark dream of hunting ptarmigan in Kautokeino, woodland grouse in Pasvik,
hares on the island Sørøya and geese in the Alta fjord.
The hunting license for Finnmark covers an area the size of Denmark hence the hunting grounds are huge the potential near endless.
Choice hunting terrain and fishing lakes are readily available in your time off, be it in the evenings or on your weekends off.
The opportunities are there for sea-trout fishing in the Alta river and ice fishing for trout among the thousands of lakes in Finnmark and Troms.
This course is designed for people who are generally interested in outdoor pursuits, with a special interest in harvesting and enjoying the bounties of nature.
Outdoor Life
- training in caution and safety, use of map and compass, selecting appropriate clothing for all weathers, setting up camps, provisioning for trips and learning first aid
- observing the conditions that regulate the habits and populations of birds, animals and fish
- develop camaraderie, leadership, participation and team skills whilst enjoying group challenges
Hunting
- complete the training necessary to obtain a Norwegian hunting license
- canoe down the Alta River while hunting ducks
- hunt for ptarmigan on the inland plateau of Finnmark including the use of hounds
- for those with their own rifle and a big game license there is the option of seal hunting
- learn how to cure and prepare meat for meals
- work on training and conditioning bird-dogs and enjoy hunting with them
Fishing
- sport fishing in the Alta fjord, in the river and lakes, on mountains and plateaus
- learn to recognise and use different fishing gear
- sea trout fishing in the Alta river (two week fishing permit)
- learn how to tie flies and develop different casting techniques
- experience ice fishing in the winter mountains
Procedures
The context of this course is that fishermen and hunters are active participants in nature and harvest the surplus of the seasons.
Through theory and practical application our objective is to increase your knowledge, skills and experience as relevant to outdoor living, hunting and fishing.
Active participation and a desire to contribute your own knowledge and skills makes for a great year of interacting and cooperating with the other students on your course.
Practical Information
To make the most of the year it is advised that you bring your own shotgun or obtain one after you’ve received your hunting licence.
You will also need personal hiking and safety equipment for trips in the autumn and winter.
If you have your own fishing gear then bring it along and if you are interested in bringing your own bird dog please contact the school in advance.
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