The ptarmigan hunting season began today. The season counts four to five weekends and hunting is permitted only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Hunting ptarmigan is a strenuous pastime that requires much hiking across difficult and snow-covered terrain, often in the dark. Gísli Símonarson, with the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, reminds all hunters to prepare well before they set off for their hunting trips.
“This time of year becomes quite busy for local rescue units. It’s very important hunters keep a strict plan, are equipped with GPS navigation devices and check the weather forecast before they set off. Fortunately, most hunters are properly equipped,” he concludes.
The ptarmigan hunting season began today. The season counts four to five weekends and hunting is permitted only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Hunting ptarmigan is a strenuous pastime that requires much hiking across difficult and snow-covered terrain, often in the dark. Gísli Símonarson, with the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, reminds all hunters to prepare well before they set off for their hunting trips.
“This time of year becomes quite busy for local rescue units. It’s very important hunters keep a strict plan, are equipped with GPS navigation devices and check the weather forecast before they set off. Fortunately, most hunters are properly equipped,” he concludes.
