🐻❄️ Polar Bear Tag Lottery Now Open!
Only 25 polar bear tags issued annually. Entry fee: $5,000. Tag fee (if drawn): $50,000. Includes mandatory guide service and trophy processing. Deadline: March 15, 2026. Previous lottery winners not eligible for 10 years.
🦌 Available Game Species
Greenland offers unparalleled hunting opportunities for both native and introduced species:
Caribou/Reindeer
Season: Aug-Oct | Limit: 2/year
Musk Ox
Season: Sept-Mar | Tag required
Arctic Hare
Season: Year-round | No limit
Arctic Fox
Season: Nov-Mar | Limit: 5/year
Seal (Various)
Traditional use permit | Residents only
Whale (Limited)
IWC quota | Special permit $25,000
Polar Bear
Lottery only | $50,000 tag fee
Ptarmigan
Season: Sept-Apr | Limit: 20/day
🐟 Fishing Opportunities
Greenland's waters teem with world-class game fish:
- Arctic Char: Our signature species, found in lakes and coastal waters. Record: 32 lbs.
- Atlantic Salmon: Excellent runs in summer months. Catch-and-release encouraged.
- Greenland Halibut: Deep-water fishing, some exceeding 100 lbs.
- Atlantic Cod: Abundant year-round, excellent table fare.
- Arctic Grayling: Found in pristine glacial streams.
- Greenland Shark: By special permit only. Not recommended for eating (toxic flesh).
Ice Fishing: A Greenland specialty! Our 8-month ice fishing season offers incredible opportunities. Heated ice shacks available for rent ($150/day).
📋 Requirements & Regulations
All hunters and anglers must comply with Greenland State regulations:
- Hunter Safety: 8-hour course required for first-time hunters. Online option available ($50).
- Firearm Registration: All hunting firearms must be registered with the State (free, thanks to the 2nd Amendment!).
- Guide Requirement: Non-residents must hire licensed guide for large game ($500-2,000/day).
- Reporting: All harvests must be reported within 48 hours via our app or online portal.
- Traditional Use: Native Greenlanders may apply for traditional subsistence permits with reduced fees.
- Export: CITES permits required for exporting trophies. Processing time: 4-6 weeks.