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Hunting on the Melar area is specially designed to keep the
quality of the hunting very high. The number of hunters is
limited to 4 hunters per day, even though the area would
easily handle more. This is done to ensure that the geese
will always have a place to feed and rest, as well as to
keep the birds in the area. To keep the quality of hunting
high throughout the season, there is a limit of 16 geese per
hunter per day.
GOOSE HUNTING IN MELAR
2020 PRICES
Melar hunting grounds in Iceland are some
of the best goose hunting areas in Europe. The
mixture of over 300 ha of barley fields, plenty
of grass and a large wetland, makes Melar area
extremely attractive for the geese to stay. During
the hunting season we have thousands of geese
feeding on the grounds.
Location
Melar hunting grounds are located in South West
Iceland, approx. 40 min drive from Reykjavik.
Melar season
September 15 - November 15
Prime time
October 10 - November 5 (can be different, depends
on weather)
Species
Graylag goose
Hunting hours
The hunt starts very early in the morning, when it is
still dark. Hunters will be at the hunting fields getting
ready approx. an hour before sunrise and the hunting
itself lasts the first 3-4 hours after daylight.
GOOSE HUNTING IN MELAR2020
2020 PRICES, IN EUROS PER PERSON
Shared grounds, 1 guide
Private grounds, 1 guide
Private grounds 2 guides
Private grounds 2 guides
Private grounds 2 guides
5,100 €
4,230 €
3,290 €
2,490 €
1,590 €
without hotel
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
If 1 person
If 2 person
If 3 person
If 4 person
If 5th person
If 1 person
If 2 person
If 3 person
If 4 person
If 5th person
5,690 €
4,500 €
4,190 €
3,490 €
2,500 €
5,980 €
4,980 €
4,380 €
3,590 €
2,700 €
4,790 €
3,480 €
3,180 €
2,490 €
1,590 €
Shared grounds, 1 guide
Private grounds, 1 guide
Private grounds 2 guides
Private grounds 2 guides
Private grounds 2 guides
w/hotel w/hotelwithout hotel
Inclusive of
• 3 mornings guided hunting
• Hunting licence
• Shooting licence
• Transportation (KEF-RVK-Hunting-RVK-KEF)
• Nice hotel in Reykjavik for 4 nights (single rooms)
• Decoys
Extras
Shotgun rental (per day) 50 €
Reserve the area the day before your hunt 1,500 €
Duck hunting
Add a duck hunting afternoon. Duck hunting is
only an option as an add on to goose hunting.
If 1 hunter 875 € per hunter
If 2 hunters 550 € per hunter
If 3 hunters 490 € per hunter
If 4 hunters 450 € per hunter
Office tel.: +354 466 2680 Harpa tel.: +354 8552680www.icelandoutfitters.com [email protected]
How many geese to expect?
An average day hunters can expect 5-10 geese per hunter.
There is a limit of 16 geese per hunter per day. On a good day
hunters complete that limit quickly.
Can I take some birds home with me?
Yes, you can. You can take fresh or cured goose breast vacume
packed and frozen. Price for fresh breast is EUR 20 (appr. 600
gr), price for cured breasts is EUR 20 (appr. 300 gr).
Can I bring my own gun?
Yes, no problem. Please note that in Iceland it is allowed to
use guns that can fit max. 3 cartridges, 2 in the magazine and
1 in the chamber. Iceland Outfitters arranges all the necessary
licences so you can bring your gun to Iceland, both licence to
shoot and a licence to hunt.
Can I rent equipment?
Yes. All equipment needed can be rented in Iceland, including
hunting clothes and guns.
What kind of shotgun should I use?
12-gauge semi-auto is the most popular one. Other shotguns
that suit well are pump-action or double barrelled ones.
What kind of shells should I use?
42-50g magnum loads with shot no. 2-4 are recommended.
Shells can be bought in Iceland.
Guides and tipping
Iceland Outfitters only uses highly experienced hunters as guides
for their clients. Guides are usually getting appr. EUR 100 per day
as tips for a good service.
Accommodation
There are several options for hunters. As the hunting grounds
are close to Reykjavik most hunters choose to stay at a hotel in
downtown Reykjavik, while others prefer a cottage or a country
hotel. Iceland Outfitters will find the best possible option suitable
to your needs and demands. Accommodation included is in one of
our better down town hotel.
Typical itinerary
Hunters arrive the day before hunting and depart the day
after hunting, staying 4 nights in Iceland.
Hunters are collected at their accommodation early morning
or in the middle of the night and taken to the hunting
grounds, arriving appr. an hour before sunrise. The drive to
the hunting grounds from Reykjavik takes about 40 min.
Hunters will prepare for the hunting upon arrival and get
ready for the birds to start flying.
The hunting itself stops at noon, or earlier if the quota is
reached. The hunting typically lasts about 3-4 hours after
daylight.
After the hunting the hunters will be taken back to their
accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
GOOSE HUNTING IN MELAR2020