Hunting in Spain: Seasons, Species, Licenses & What to Expect
The only country where you can hunt all four ibex subspecies, a traditional montería, the red stag rut and world-famous driven partridge — all in one guide.
Spain is one of Europe's premier hunting destinations — the only country where you can hunt all four subspecies of the Spanish ibex, experience the grandeur of a traditional montería, hunt the red stag rut in classic dehesa, and enjoy world-famous driven partridge shooting.
The species you can hunt
- Spanish ibex — four subspecies making up the grand slam.
- Red stag — best hunted during the rut (berrea), mid-September to mid-October.
- Montería — wild boar and red deer driven by hounds.
- Chamois — a demanding high-mountain trophy in the Pyrenees.
- Driven partridge — the ojeo, Spain's elegant wingshooting tradition.
- Mouflon, fallow deer, roe deer and Iberian wild boar round out the offer.
Hunting seasons at a glance
Seasons are set each year by regional hunting orders, so always confirm exact dates with your operator. As a general guide: red stag rut mid-Sept to mid-Oct; ibex Nov to Apr; montería Oct to Feb; driven partridge autumn to winter.
Licenses, insurance and trophies
International hunters need a regional hunting license and mandatory insurance. Firearms can be imported with the correct permits, or rifles provided. European trophies are measured on the CIC system, and the Spanish ibex is a CITES species requiring an export permit — all handled for you.
Why hunt with a local operator
Booking direct with a foreign agency can add cost and lose control on the ground. High Class Hunts is based in Spain: we know the estates, speak the language, hold confirmed dates, and handle every permit and logistic ourselves. For US and international booking agents, we work on net pricing so you keep your client and your margin.
Plan your Spanish hunt
Tell us your target species, group size and travel window, and we send confirmed availability and net pricing within 24 hours.