The smallest hunting site managed by Metsähallitus is located off the coast of Merikarvia in the Bothnian Sea. The islets of Kasalabådan are part of the national park, but—like three other small game hunting sites in the area—autumn waterfowl hunting is permitted there. It is a destination worth visiting, with bird numbers occasionally being quite high.
2.1.2026
The wording of the terms is clarified, and the new structure better reflects the customer journey in the Eräluvat.fi service. The terms also specify how and where customers can place an order, how they benefit from logging in during the ordering process, and whom to contact in case of problems or changes.
There are hunting restrictions in this permit area.
Before your hunting trip, familiarize yourself with the regulations of the Bothnian Sea National Park (Act 326/2011, Laki Selkämeren kansallispuistosta, finlex.fi)
You can only purchase waterfowl hunting permits for the area. Autumn waterfowl hunting is permitted in the Merikarvian Kasalabådanin luodot area of the national park with a permit from Metsähallitus, under the conditions mentioned in subsection 1.
In this permit area, only waterfowl hunting is allowed between 1 August and 31 December.
The hunting of common eider is not permitted between 1 June and 31 July.
In areas managed by Metsähallitus, only lead‑free shot may be used. In small game areas, cartridges containing hard tungsten, steel, or iron shot were previously not allowed.
Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and on the area map.
Information about tourism services around the area can be found on the following pages:
Information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.
Call cost €0.00/min + mobile charge/local network rate. Urgent orders always by phone.
Juha Tuomola
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