What Statskog does

Statskog SF is a Norwegian state-owned enterprise (statsforetak) operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, founded in 1860 and headquartered in Namsos. The company manages approximately 20% of mainland Norway's land area on behalf of the Norwegian public, providing access to state-owned forest and mountain lands for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation across every county from Agder in the south to Troms in the north.

The business operates a portfolio of core products including over 120 rental cabins and 130 free open-access mountain shelters maintained by the in-house Statskog Fjelltjenesten (Mountain Service) field unit; hunting permits for moose, wild reindeer, deer, and small game (approximately 1,500 moose per year) allocated via a digital lottery system through the inatur.no booking platform; fishing licenses covering thousands of fishing waters with free access for under-20s and over-67s via StatskogNorgeskortet; and training hunting (Opplæringsjakt) programs for new hunters. Secondary lines include the Statskogmillionen grant program disbursing ~1M NOK annually to local outdoor recreation projects, the multi-year Høstingsprosjektet research collaboration with NINA on grouse population dynamics, media properties (Jakt- og fiskepodden podcast and the NRK-distributed 'Med naturen som arbeidsplass' TV series), and partnerships with NJFF, Det norske Skogselskap, and local municipalities.

Revenue mechanics rely primarily on per-permit license fees for hunting and fishing, pay-as-you-go cabin rental pricing tiered by property and season, and an application-based grant outflow rather than fee income from Statskogmillionen. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the inatur.no storefront and Statskog.no, complemented by top-of-funnel content marketing via podcast, TV, social, and event partnerships. Customers are fragmented across individual outdoor recreation enthusiasts (primary), organized hunting/fishing clubs, research institutions, and local outdoor associations.

Name

Statskog

Legal name

Statskog SF

Website

https://statskog.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Statskog SF is a Norwegian state-owned enterprise that manages approximately 20% of mainland Norway's land area, providing public access to rental cabins, hunting permits, fishing licenses, and free mountain shelters across the country for individual outdoor recreation enthusiasts, hunting clubs, and research institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Land Management and Outdoor Recreation

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

KOA/Chain & Franchise Campgrounds (THAMAJAG), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Public land management
• Outdoor recreation services
• Hunting permits
• Fishing licenses
• Cabin rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Namsos

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hunting permits: Statskog generates revenue through the sale of hunting permits for moose (elg), deer (hjort), wild reindeer, and small game. Permits are allocated via lottery system with annual quotas of approximately 1,500 moose.
2. Cabin and hut rental: Statskog operates 126 rental cabins across Norway, available for booking through inatur.no. Cabins range from simple mountain huts to modern fully-equipped units. Revenue from approximately 9,580 overnight stays in 2025.
3. Fishing licenses: Sale of fishing permits for thousands of fishing waters managed by Statskog. Children under 20 and seniors over 67 fish free via Statskog Norgeskortet.
4. Statskogmillionen grant program: Application-based support scheme providing 1 million NOK annually to local outdoor recreation projects. Approximately 150 projects receive 5,000 or 10,000 NOK each. This is a grant program, not revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Statskog SF is a Norwegian state-owned enterprise that manages approximately 20% of mainland Norway's forest and mountain lands on behalf of the Norwegian public. The company sells outdoor recreation access including rental cabin bookings (126 properties), free open shelters (130 properties), hunting permits (moose, wild reindeer, small game) allocated via digital lottery, and fishing licenses for thousands of waters, with all bookings processed through the Inatur.no platform.

Product overview

Statskog is a Norwegian state-owned enterprise managing approximately one-fifth of mainland Norway's land area for public benefit. The core offering consists of rental cabins (over 120 properties) and free open-access shelters (over 130) that enable outdoor recreation including hunting and fishing across the country. The product portfolio includes: rental cabins and open shelters as the primary accommodation products; moose, wild reindeer, and small game hunting services with lottery-based allocation; fishing licenses for thousands of waters; training hunting programs for new hunters; a podcast (Jakt- og fiskepodden) and TV series (Med naturen som arbeidsplass) for outdoor education; the Statskogmillionen grant scheme supporting local outdoor recreation initiatives; and the Høstingsprosjektet research project on sustainable hunting. Statskog Fjelltjenesten provides field services for maintenance and nature supervision. All cabin rentals and fishing/hunting permits are managed through the Inatur.no booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Statskog Fjelltjenesten: Statskog's professional field service unit that conducts nature monitoring, trail maintenance, facility management, and conservation work across state lands.
• Statskogmillionen
• Jakt- og fiskepodden
• Med naturen som arbeidsplass
• Statskog Norgeskortet

Products and services

• Utleiehytter (Rental Cabins) Over 120 rental cabins across Norway from Agder in the south to Troms in the north, available for short-term rental through Inatur.no. Cabins range from renovated forest worker cabins to modern mountain lodges, offering hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation access.
• Åpne buer og koier (Open Shelters) Over 130 free, open-access shelters and cabins available for overnight stays across Norway. These include historic forest cabins and mountain shelters maintained by Statskog Fjelltjenesten, available year-round with basic amenities.
• Elgjakt (Moose Hunting Permits) Moose hunting opportunities across most counties in Norway through application and lottery system. Annual quota of approximately 1,500 moose managed by Statskog, with hunting cards available for individual hunters without a hunting team.
• Villreinjakt (Wild Reindeer Hunting Permits) Wild reindeer hunting in mountain areas of southern Norway including Reinheimen-Breheimen, Rondane, Snøhetta and Knutshø. Approximately 93 hunting cards available with 2,449 applicants in 2026.
• Opplæringsjakt (Training Hunting Programs) Educational hunting programs designed to introduce new hunters to big game hunting. Includes elk hunting courses in Bangdalen (Namsos), Finnemarka (Lier), Dividalen (Troms), Meråker, and roe deer hunting in Hurum, with practical training and supervision.
• Fiskekort (Fishing Licenses) Fishing permits for thousands of fishing waters across Statskog's lands, available for purchase through Inatur.no. Children under 20 and seniors over 67 receive free fishing via StatskogNorgeskortet.
• Måvannshytta Rental Cabin in Drangedal Newly renovated rental cabin in Drangedal, Telemark, restored from a post-WWII forest worker's cabin with upgraded interior, new annex roof, pipe and fireplace, and rowboat for lake access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,580 cabin overnight stays in 2025 (3.6% increase)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Norges Jeger- og Fiskerforbund (NJFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership for hunting and fishing management. NJFF and Statskog co-produce the 'Jakt- og fiskepodden' podcast and collaborate on hunter training courses, intro-hunts, and wildlife research projects including the Høstingsprosjektet with NINA.
• Norsk institutt for naturforskning (NINA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research partnership conducting the Høstingsprosjektet 2025-2028, examining how different harvesting levels affect willow grouse and forest bird populations. 64 research fields across Norway with 30 fields for forest birds and 34 for willow grouse.
• Det norske SkogselskapmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Friluftslivets år 2025 and Barnas Skogdag events. Joint initiative to inspire children, youth, and outdoor enthusiasts to explore forests. Events held at 16 locations across Norway.
• Kongsvinger kommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partnership for environmental projects. Provided 50,000 NOK funding for stream restoration project at Damtjernsbekken to strengthen fish populations.
• Brandval jeger- og fiskerforening and NJFF HedmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hunting and fishing association partnership for stream restoration project. Collaborated on measures to improve trout spawning conditions including placement of large stones and spawning gravel.
• TMM ProduksjonmajorOthersProduction company for the TV series 'Med naturen som arbeidsplass'. Series showcases Statskog field staff work and is distributed via NRK and YouTube.
• Orkla/Yara (as sponsors for ørekyte competition)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrize sponsors for the ørekyte (minnow) removal competition in Sør-Helgeland. Competition aims to protect trout populations from invasive species.
• Universitetet i Innlandet (Evenstad)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership in wildlife research. Contributes expertise to the Høstingsprosjektet and provides education for future outdoor management professionals.
• Andrå utmarkslagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal land management organization collaborating on fish relocation projects to balance fish populations and improve fishing opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StatskogSF
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fjelltjenesten
• Xx.com/statskog

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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