Discover underwater hunting

Underwater hunting is the art of hunting fish with a harpoon when freediving. This form of food gathering is very exciting, and you don't need to be in particularly good shape or have unique prerequisites to become a skilled underwater hunter. If you enjoy being in the water and are relaxed, you have all the prerequisites to become a skilled underwater hunter. Regardless of age and body shape.

Norway is at the top of the world when it comes to underwater hunting. Not because we are competing for who is the best, but because the conditions in Norway are completely unique. We have a large supply of cod, ling, pollock, catfish, sole and flounder. We also find many different shells and shellfish. Best of all, this is accessible in shallow water.

The most common depths to gather food and hunt are from 0-13 meters. These are depths that the vast majority quickly learn to master through a course and/or a bit of practice.

Watch instructional videos and read more about underwater hunting further down this page.

  • Undervannsjakt i løpet av et år – del 2 av 4 - Vinteren

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 2 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel's cheese and far too much milk. I have been doing underwater hunting and freediving since...

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 2 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel's cheese and far too much milk. I have been doing underwater hunting and freediving since...

  • Undervannsjakt i løpet av et år – del 1 av 4 - Høsten

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 1 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello! Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel sauce and far too much milk. Has done underwater hunting and freediving in Denmark since...

    Underwater hunting during a year - part 1 of 4 ...

    Photo: Michael Byø Hello! Michael Byø, 1982 model raised on red porridge with cream, camel sauce and far too much milk. Has done underwater hunting and freediving in Denmark since...

  • Undervannsjakt - er det noe for meg?

    Underwater hunting - is it for me?

    Do you think underwater hunting looks exciting but have no idea where to start? Wondering if you are fit and strong enough, or is the jungle of equipment confusing? In...

    Underwater hunting - is it for me?

    Do you think underwater hunting looks exciting but have no idea where to start? Wondering if you are fit and strong enough, or is the jungle of equipment confusing? In...

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  • Slik dykker du etter kamskjell

    How to dive for scallops

    Raymon with a nice catch. Photo: Schibsted Partnerstudio. Scallops are both nice to look at and good to eat. Do you think swimming around looking for these looks like fun,...

    How to dive for scallops

    Raymon with a nice catch. Photo: Schibsted Partnerstudio. Scallops are both nice to look at and good to eat. Do you think swimming around looking for these looks like fun,...

  • Krabbe - fangst og tilbredning

    Crab - catching and breeding

    By Pål LG Mortensen Photo: iStock© CANCER PAGURUS - CANCER PAGURUS Autumn is here and the crabs are filling up with food! Here you can read about how to find...

    Crab - catching and breeding

    By Pål LG Mortensen Photo: iStock© CANCER PAGURUS - CANCER PAGURUS Autumn is here and the crabs are filling up with food! Here you can read about how to find...

  • Fra fjord til bord

    From fjord to table

    Have you ever tried poaching turbot in "half and half" milk and water?

    From fjord to table

    Have you ever tried poaching turbot in "half and half" milk and water?

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