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How old must harp and hooded seals be before hunters can take them?

April 26, 2017Harp hooded Hunters seals

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How old must harp and hooded seals be before hunters can take them?

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Harp seals can be legally hunted once they have moulted their white coat, which occurs at about 12-14 days of age. However, they are not usually hunted until they reach the “beater” stage of development at around 25 days old.