Hunting in Spain

Hunting in Spain means stalking free-ranging Iberian game in the mountains, cork oak forests and open estates of Andalusia, guided by people born and raised in these valleys. We are a local outfitter based in the province of Cádiz, in southern Spain, and we organise fully guided hunts for Ronda ibex, Southeastern ibex, Gredos ibex, Iberian red stag, fallow buck, mouflon, Morisco roe deer and wild boar.

Every hunt is 1×1 guiding: one hunter, one professional guide, all day. No shared blinds, no groups you did not choose, no surprises when you land. You hunt with the outfitter himself and with local rangers who know exactly where the good trophies are feeding this week.

Why hunters in Spain choose Andalusia

Andalusia holds the highest concentration of Spanish ibex in the country and some of the best preserved Mediterranean forest in Europe. Two of our main hunting areas are Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, where the Atlantic influence produces a dense, lush habitat that shelters the Morisco roe deer, a subspecies you will not find anywhere else in the world.

Most international hunters in Spain come for three reasons:

• Free-range game. Our ibex and roe deer are wild, mountain animals hunted by stalk, not released stock.
• Short, easy logistics. Fly into Jerez (XRY), Seville (SVQ), Málaga (AGP), Granada (GRX) or Gibraltar (GIB) and you are at base camp within a couple of hours.
• The country around the hunt. Rural villages, Andalusian cuisine, cortijos and traditions that have nothing to do with a standard tourist trip.

Game species you can hunt with us

Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica)

The most requested trophy in Spain and the reason many hunters travel here in the first place. We hunt three of the four recognised varieties, always by stalk in steep terrain:

• Ronda ibex — the classic Andalusian ibex, hunted in the Serranía de Ronda.
• Southeastern ibex — hunted in the arid ranges of eastern Andalusia.
• Gredos ibex — the high-mountain variety of central Spain, reached from Madrid (MAD) or Seville (SVQ).

Iberian red stag

Hunted during the roar in late September and early October, when the stags come down to open ground and answer from the ridges. One of the most intense hunting experiences in Spain, and the shortest window of the year.

Fallow buck and mouflon

Long, comfortable seasons and excellent trophy quality. Mouflon is often combined with ibex or fallow in the same trip, which makes it the best value multi-trophy option we offer.

Morisco roe deer

A small, shy cervid hunted deep inside the cork oak forest of Los Alcornocales. Morisco roebuck is the most technical hunt on our list and the one experienced hunters ask for once they have already taken an ibex.

Wild boar

Available both as individual stalking and as montería, the traditional Spanish driven hunt where beaters and hound packs work a whole estate towards fixed stands. If you want to understand Spanish hunting culture in a single day, this is it.

Hunting season in Spain: dates by species

The hunting season in Spain is set each year by regional government, so exact dates shift slightly. These are the usual windows for our Andalusian areas:

Dates fill from the inside out. The roar and the best ibex weeks are usually booked six to twelve months ahead, so tell us your target species early and we will hold the dates.

What your hunting trip in Spain includes

A hunting trip in Spain with us is organised as a full package, so you only think about the hunt:

• All transport during the hunt, from airport pick-up to base camp and hunting grounds.
• Professional guide, 1×1, plus local rangers on the ground.
• Rifle rental and ammunition, if you prefer to travel without your own firearm.
• Full board accommodation close to the hunting areas: meals, drinks and lodging during hunting days.
• Spanish hunting licence and permits arranged on your behalf.
• Trophy fee for the species you contract.

Not included: veterinary certificate, export permit and trophy delivery; trophy skinning, cleaning and tanning; alcoholic beverages; and activities once the hunt is over. We quote all of these separately and in writing before you travel, so there are no additions at the end of your trip.

Hunt Spain prices: what a guided hunt costs

Hunt Spain prices are built from two figures: a daily rate and a trophy fee per animal. The daily rate covers the service; the trophy fee depends on the species and the score of the animal you harvest.

A typical three-day, one-trophy hunt therefore has a clear, closed price before you book. Send us your species and your dates and you get a written quote with the full figure, taxes included.

The hunting experience in Spain, day by day

The hunting experience in Spain is not only the shot. This is how a standard trip runs:

• Arrival day. We pick you up at the airport, drive you to the lodge, sight in the rifle and go over the plan for the following morning.
• Hunting days. Early start, glassing at first light, stalk on foot. You have three fair opportunities per trophy; after the third, the hunt is considered complete.
• Evenings. Andalusian food, local wine and the day retold at the table with the guides and rangers.
• Departure. Trophy preparation and paperwork handled by us, transfer back to the airport.

Companions who do not hunt are welcome and can join the culture, cuisine and village side of the trip while you are in the field.

Licences, firearms and paperwork for international hunters

You need a Spanish hunting licence and insurance, and we arrange both as part of your booking. If you bring your own rifle, you will need a firearms certificate from the Spanish Consulate in your country, requested no earlier than two months before the hunt. We prepare the invitation and hunt documentation you have to attach, meet you at the airport police office and take care of the temporary permit on arrival. If you prefer to travel light, rifle and ammunition are already included in the daily rate.

How to book a hunting trip in Spain

To book a hunt trip in Spain with us, the process is four steps:

• 1. Tell us your species and dates. Write to us with the trophy you want and the weeks you have available.
• 2. Receive a written quote. Daily rate, trophy fee, what is included and what is not, all in one document.
• 3. Confirm with a 50% deposit. The deposit blocks your dates. The balance is due 60 days before arrival, or on arrival if agreed in advance. Bookings made within 60 days of the hunt are paid in full.
• 4. We handle the rest. Licences, firearm paperwork, transfers, lodging and guides.

Ready to hunt Spain? Contact us with your dates and we will tell you honestly what is realistic for that week and that species. If it is not the right time of year for the trophy you want, we will say so and propose the week that is.

Frequently asked questions about hunting in Spain

Is hunting legal in Spain for foreigners?

Yes. Foreign hunters can hunt legally in Spain with a valid regional hunting licence, liability insurance and, if bringing a firearm, a permit issued by the Spanish Consulate. Your outfitter arranges the licence and guides you through the firearms process.

How many days do I need for a hunting trip in Spain?

Three hunting days is the usual length for one trophy. Two species normally require four to five days, depending on how far apart the hunting areas are.

What is the best time of year to hunt in Spain?

Late September and early October for the Iberian red stag roar; winter, from November to March, for ibex, mouflon and fallow; spring for Morisco roe deer.

Do I need to bring my own rifle?

No. Rifle rental and ammunition are included in the daily rate. Bringing your own firearm is possible with a consular permit requested up to two months before the hunt.

Can non-hunting companions join the trip?

Yes. Partners and family stay at the same lodge and can spend the day visiting villages, natural parks and wineries in Andalusia.

How far in advance should I book?

Six to twelve months for the roar and for prime ibex weeks. Other species can often be arranged with a few months’ notice.

Where exactly do you hunt?

Mainly in the province of Cádiz and across Andalusia, including Los Alcornocales and Sierra de Grazalema natural parks, plus the Sierra de Gredos in central Spain for Gredos ibex.