10 October 2025, 15:10
IanFIcelandic Reindeer 2025 - Hunt report and forecast 2026
Folks,
An opportunity for participation in the annual Reindeer cull, administered by the
Icelandic Government.
A truly great hunt in unique landscapes, with the chance to extend your stay & enjoy a tour of Iceland.
First released in the 1700s, the deer numbers have consolidated in the Eastern Fjord
area of the island. An annual count establishes current numbers and on this basis the
cull figures are released by .gov scientists, ensuring the population does not exceed the
carrying capacity of the area.
We have just returned from another successful trip to Iceland – hunters having the
opportunity to take a Reindeer bull in a totally unique landscape, however, this season the weather kicked our collective ass, poor visibility ensuring that four of our seven hunters required a second day of hunting to connect with a bull.
This brings our results over the years, to 35 hunts conducted, with 28 of these hunters taking their beast during day one. Obviously, weather can influence this run, however it seems likely that you will have the opportunity to shoot your Bull on the first day.
You will need to be physically fit and mobile as this is alpine hunting at its finest.
We use 4WD & ATVs until the tracks end, then climb above towering sea cliffs to the hanging
valleys where Reindeer fatten in the summer. We do have alternate areas where your fitness level is not as crucial to enjoying your hunt.
We are primarily hunting in the alpine areas to the south of the block. These offer high numbers of deer and limited numbers of hunters, mainly because of the difficulties in access. This rough terrain means that hunting 2-1 is not viable - the ground is just too extreme to attempt to extract two carcasses and three men on a single ATV.
We have also extended our river access to a further 35km of awesome salmon fishing
(several excellent Salmon taken during our visit) over water that also has great numbers of big Brown trout and Arctic Char.
Geese numbers will vary depending on food availability, however with over
18,000 acres permission, we should be able to find one or two!
Hunt Costs 2026
Hunt to be conducted between 15st August and 4th September 2026
Icelandic Reindeer Bull: £2797 / $3722
Includes *Government issued tag,
*One day 1-1 guided hunting - further days guiding can be purchased, if required.
*Two days opportunity for optional Game fishing & Goose shooting.
*Up to 3 days food & accommodation,
*Off-road hunt transport,
*Field preparation of your trophy
River access (from midday to 8pm) costs around £110/ $140, if required. Fish that you choose
to keep will generally be cooked and served as your evening meal.
Season runs from 15th July to 15th Sept, mature bulls being in hard antler (under velvet) from mid August.
Goose season opens from the 20th August allowing you to enjoy a combination Reindeer /Geese /Game Fishing safari.
Should you be interested in joining us and entering the draw for a 2026 tag, then please do
let me know shortly and we can make a plan.
Best wishes and looking forward to hunting with you next year!
Ian Farrington
Farrington Deer Services (UK)
Tel/Whatsapp: +44 (0) 7798 771 062
