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 icelandoutfitters@icelandoutfitters.com

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