Bow Hunting in Orivesi

Archery deer season in Pirkanmaa's lake-riddled forests

📍Orivesi, Pirkanmaa, Finland

About This Experience

Orivesi sits at the heart of the Finnish lake district in Pirkanmaa, where dense mixed forest and dozens of lake inlets create perfect edge habitat for white-tailed deer and roe deer. The bow season opens in August — weeks before rifle hunters arrive — giving bowhunters a distinct advantage. Our guide has built and maintains 22 permanent ground blinds across 2,100 hectares, all pre-baited and tested for wind direction. Shots are typically under 30 metres. The guide teaches shot placement, blood-trailing, and field dressing. No prior bowhunting experience required; compound or recurve bows welcome. Maximum draw weight Finland: no legal minimum, but 45 lbs recommended.

Highlights

• ✓22 permanent pre-baited blinds
• ✓Early season before rifle hunters
• ✓Shot placement and tracking instruction
• ✓No prior bowhunting experience required

Target Species / Game

What to Bring

• —Compound or recurve bow ≥ 45 lbs
• —Scent-free camo
• —Face mask
• —Rangefinder