Til hovedinnhold

Hunting and Trapping - New Zealand

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2026
  • Price: from NOK 151 640,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Alta
  • Study tour for the course: Pasvik, Storrøye Finnmarksvidda, Australia & New Zealand, Barbados – Surf, Natur og Karibisk Magi! eller Finnmark vintereventyr, Jaktstart småvilt - Sørøya, Seljakt, kongekrabbe og kystkultur i Kongsfjord
  • Study tour for the school: Whalesafari, Opplev Øst-Finnmark, Finnmarksløpet, Ditt eget eventyr

Live the hunting life and learn about hunting and fishing in Norway's largest and best food pantry. Magical Finnmark combined with an adventurous fishing trip to New Zealand will give you a dream year

There are thousands of lakes in the mountains and tundra. Moose and other big game inhabit the region, rabbits scramble around the coastal islands, and cod and halibut swim in the deep Alta fjord. It's all about living the dream!

Grouse hunt

Game bird hunting in Pasvik

Hare hunt on Sørøya

Snare trapping

Ditch hunting

Fox trapping

Sport shooting

Trap shooting

Bait hunting

Fishing

Salmon fishing

Big Trout

Flyfishing in New Zealand

River, sea, and lake Fly fishing

Deep sea fishing

Jigging for Halibut

10 day excursion on the Finnmark tundra

Icefishing for Arctic Char

...and more:

Paddling

Ski touring

Solo tours and project weeks

Wilderness and nature experiences

Snow hole and Teepee time

Prep and cook wild game

Hot coffee and stories around the fire

Friends for life

 

Course and electorial excursions amount to about 50 nights out and 150 daytrips.

 

Is this course for you?

This course is for those interested in hunting and fishing with or without prior experience. You seek the hands on training and guidance we can give you.

 

What you'll learn:

Various hunting/trapping tecniques

Different fishing tecniques and environments

Seasonal net fishing

Kasting

Fly tying

Processing game and fish meal ready

Tracking

Be a good Hunting/adventure guide

First aid

Map, compass, and GPS

 

 

Alta school is perfectly located for all outdoor activities, under pine forests at the foot of mount Skoddevarre, and walking distance of the Alta river. There are lakes, climbing areas, and ski terrain. Click into skis right out the dorm door. Alta river runs north from Sautso, northern Europe's biggest river canyon. There are lush valleys, long fjords, steep peaks, and glaciers between the southern Finnmark tundra and northern Finnmark alps.

Good food and fellowship! Nothing like coming home to great food prepared by passionate cooks after outdoor activities! The dorms with shared kitchen and living spaces. This fellowship is like glue center of social interaction and lifelong friendship.

  • Main course is about 85 days, 2 to 7 days per week, mostly outdoors.
  • Electives are divided over 4 periods. You choose electives on arrival in august. With electives, you can try new activities or go deeper into things that interest you most..
  • Group activities and excursions: Get to know Alta school/area. First aid course, solidarity project, skiing, Sami seminar, Easter activities and other school excursions complete the school year.

Our values:

You'll get a lot of outdoor time, test your limits, and learn to love nature. Around the fire, we're all equal, and can exchange ideas and beliefs with respect for each other. We are a christian school with an open and including fellowship with room for everyone regardless beliefs.

Courses at the school

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