Hunt Iberian Red Stag in Cantabrian Mountains
Iberian Red Stag in Cantabria Mountains
SEPTEMBER - FEBRARY
LATE SEPTEMBER- EARLY OCTOBER
FROM 1 UP TO 4
MEDIUM
Iberian red stag hunt method is by stalking in Government and Town halls game reserves. Its hunt during the roar (late September to early October) is an unforgettable experience. It takes place in wild areas combined by mountains and wide valleys.
Morphologically it is a little bit bigger than other stags in Centre or souhern Spain.
We manage hunting grounds for Iberian red stag huntin in northern Spain mountains located mainly in Cantabria and Castilla y León provinces.
Average shooting distance: 164 – 328 yd | 150 – 300 m
Best calibers: .300 Win Mag, .30-06 Springfield, 7 mm Rem. Magnum and similar calibers
Weather: temperatures can vary between 5 and 25 degrees during the deer rut
Terrain: rocky areas combined with wide valleys covered by beautiful native forest landscapes.
Hunting grounds location: Government and Town halls game reserves in Cantabria and Castilla y León provinces, at northern Spain. See Location: click here
(Source: dimensions.com)
Height: 3’3”-3’11” | 100-120 cm
Length: 5’6”-8’6” | 168-259 cm
Weight: 250-550 lb | 113-250 kg
Scientific name: Cervus elaphus
Lifespan: 10-15 years
We pick all our clients up at their arrival to the airport on request.
Travel to the hunting area
Travel by car to the hunting area. The trip will last one or two hours depending on the area chosen by our team to hunt.
Reception and dinner
All our guests will have a reception at the accommodation with our team where they will have dinner and can discuss the details of the hunt.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We usually have breakfast at the lodge or near the hunting ground. A time will be agreed to have breakfast during dinner the day before. After that, we will start to hunt.
Lunch
We usually hunt close to the lodge where we have lunch and have time to take rest before going again to hunt at the afternoon.
Departure to the lodge and dinner
We will go back at the lodge after the sunset. Once we get there, we will have dinner, discuss about the hunting day and agree what to do during the next hunting day if we were not successful during that day (Day 2).
We usually have breakfast at the lodge. A time will be agreed to have breakfast during dinner the day before.
Departure to the airport or other activities
We take all our clients to the airport upon request. Also, there are many activities in the area if the client wants to continue enjoying their vacation.
Hunting FAQS Iberian Red Stag
What makes Iberian red stag hunting in northern Spain such a memorable trophy hunt?
The hunting takes place in wild areas located at northern Spain covered by deep forests of oaks and open areas of mid-mountain. Iberian stag is unique with an smarter antler shape than the red stag, this makes a very elegant and amazing trophy for all hunters around the world.
When is the best season for Iberian red stag hunting and why is the rut period ideal?
The hunting takes place from September until early February but the best moment is during the rut time, from mid September until early October because it’s the moment when big stags start to leave deep and old forests looking for females in openings.
What types of terrain and conditions can hunters expect during Iberian red stag hunting adventures?
We hunt in mid-mountains terrains located close to Cantabria and Castilla y León mountains. The weather usually is 60 % sunny combined with rains. The average temperature during the rut is 8 ºC on early morning and 15-20 º at noon.
How does your Iberian red stag hunting package combine guided stalking with accommodation and meals?
The hunter will be lodged in comfortable hotels or rural lodges inside or nearby the hunting area where they serve typical Spanish cousine and the staff is very friendly. They will feel as their homes. We usually go for hunting very early morning after having breakfast at the lodge or in a place located in the hunting area. At noon, we do an small break to have lunch before going to hunt again. At the end of the day, we go back to the lodge to have dinner.
What are the key differences between Iberian red stag hunting in Cantabrian mountains and other regions of Spain?
Iberian stag located in northern Spain has a body shape bigger than the Iberian stag located at southern Spain but the trophy is more or less the same. The real value of its hunt is the scenery where you hunt then, inside the mountains.