He operated a farm in addition to writing a series of novels, children's books and plays.
In 1965, Hauge won the Sunnmørsprisen for his novel, Kross og kvitsymre.
He was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment (Mads Wiel Nygaards legat) in 1967, Aschehoug Prize (Aschehougprisen) in 1977 and Dobloug Prize (Doblougprisen) in 1986.
A bust of Hauge was installed at the Valdres Folkemuseum at Nord-Aurdal in Oppland during 2007.
The sculpture was designed by artist Laila Olava Unhjem and Knut Olav Dokken from Vestre Slidre.