Hunt Iberian Red Stag
Iberian red Stag
SEPTEMBER - FEBRARY
MID SEPTEMBER- EARLY OCTOBER
FROM 1 UP TO 4
LOW-MEDIUM
Iberian red stag hunt method is by stalking in private estates. Its hunt during the rut (mid-September to early October) is an unforgettable experience. This spectacle of nature owes its name to the bellows that males make to attract females and deter other rival males during the mating season. It takes place in Mediterranean forests of oaks called ‘Dehesas’.
Dehesa is an agrosilvopastoral system formed from the clearing of evergreen woodlands where trees, native grasses, crops, and livestock interact positively under management.
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 10 and 35 degrees during the deer rut
Terrain: low hills covered by beautiful Mediterranean native forest landscapes. Mainly, in ‘Dehesas’
Hunting ground location: private estates in ‘Sierra Morena’, southern 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 Spain unique compared to other deer hunts?
The hunting takes place in wild areas located at southern Spain covered by native Mediterranean forests. 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 in Spain and why?
The hunting takes place from September until early February but the best moment is during the rut time, from mid September until early October.
What hunting methods are typically used for Iberian red stag hunting in your estates?
We usually hunt by stalking and waiting in stands.
What should hunters expect in terms of terrain and conditions during an Iberian red stag hunting trip?
The hunting difficulty is medium. The terrain is flat with low hills and the weather usually is 85 % sunny combined with rains. The average temperature during the rut is 10 ºC on early morning and 20-30 º at noon.
How does your Iberian red stag hunting experience package accommodate hunters from arrival to departure?
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.