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Caza Hispánica
Hunting in Spain is an unforgettable experience. Caza Hispanica offers the possibility of enjoying this adventure that will grant you the spectacular hunt of the Spanish Ibex, a majestic animal that you will hunt in the beautiful Spanish scenery, being surrounded by awesome views of the imposing mountains.
Apart from the Spanish Ibex we have many other species that can be hunted in Spain, like Red Stag, Roe deer, Fallow deer, Mouflon, Chamois (Cantabrian and Pyrenean), Barbary sheep, Balearean goat, Wild boar and Spanish Wolf. We also offer driven hunts for our special Red Legged Partridge.
Caza Hispanica has organized hunting trips for more than 22 years. All these years of experience allow us to offer our clients the possibility to hunt in the best hunting concessions in Spain. In each one of them we count on our qualified staff, expert guides and professional hunters that have a deep knowledge of these mountains and the species living there.
Beside the hunting experience Caza Hispanica also provides the finest accommodation, enriched by tradition, culture and art where the clientele gets emerged into the abundant Spanish heritage. Needless to say, the Spanish cuisine and wines will woo you with exquisiteness like nowhere else.
Hunting experience
Tourism and sightseeing
Game species
Hunting packages
A) Game Species
The geography and climate of Spain are extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife and species. Our Spanish animals, most of them spectacular mountain species like the Spanish Ibex and its four varieties: Beceite Ibex, Gredos Ibex, Southeastern Ibex and Ronda Ibex, have become some of the highlights of any assertive
hunter or huntress.
Spain offers a great deal of Spanish hunting trophies for hunters that want to complete the Capra Slam or the OVIS Slam. 4 types of Spanish Ibex, 2 types of Chamois: Cantabrian and Pyrenean and the Balearean Goat for the Capra Slam and the Mouflon Sheep and Barbary Sheep or Aoudad for the OVIS Slam.
Have a look at our available hunting species in Spain: Spanish Ibex, Spanish Chamois, Wild sheep, Deer: Red deer, Fallow deer and Roe deer, Spanish wolf, wild boar and bird hunting: Red legged partridge. Enhance your trophy collection with one of these majestic Spanish hunting species and amplify your hunting experience with a hunting trip in Spain.
SPANISH IBEX
DEER
CHAMOIS
WILD SHEEP
BALEARIAN GOAT
WILD BOARD
SPANISH WOLF
RED LEGGED PARTRIDGE
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1) SPANISH IBEX
Also known as Capra pyrenaica hispanica, the Ibex is our emblematic species in Spain. This majestic animal that lives in the high tops of the mountains, moves around gracefully, jumps on and over rocks with agility and conquers with vitality. No wonder in Spain it is called El Macho montés, the male of the mountain as the mountain is its home and empire. In Spain there are 4 main subspecies of ibex: Beceite, Southeastern, Gredos and Ronda. Hunting the four of them is called The Spanish Ibex Grand Slam.
Hunting season:
The hunting season for the Spanish Ibex is open from late October for some of them until the beginning of May, except the Ronda Ibex that can be hunted only until the beginning of April.
More on CIC and SCI measuring systems:
Have you ever been curious about the 2 different scoring systems for the Spanish Ibex CIC and SCI? Click here for a not- so-short summary of how they are different and how the Spanish Ibex is assessed.
BECEITE
This is the largest and darkest type with the largest horns. Typically, the horns are straighter than in Gredos ibex and have a spiral turn of less than 180 degrees. Horn thickness remains constant for half the length, then decreases toward the tip, which is not as thin as in the Gredos race. While this is the typical Beceite horn conformation, other horn shapes may be found in this region and even in the same herd.
Distribution: Mountains of Beceite and Tortosa in northeastern Spain.
Medals:
Gold: 80 1/8" SCI points
Silver: 75 4/8" SCI points
Bronze: 69" SCI points
GREDOS
This is the largest and darkest type with the largest horns. Typically, the horns are straighter than in Gredos ibex and have a spiral turn of less than 180 degrees. Horn thickness remains constant for half the length, then decreases toward the tip, which is not as thin as in the Gredos race. While this is the typical Beceite horn conformation, other horn shapes may be found in this region and even in the same herd.
Distribution: Mountains of Beceite and Tortosa in northeastern Spain.
Medals:
Gold: 80 1/8" SCI points
Silver: 75 4/8" SCI points
Bronze: 69" SCI points
SOUTHEASTERN
Smaller and lighter in color than the Beceite and Gredos types, but larger and darker than the Ronda type. Horn size and shape vary considerably from place to place, with those from the Sierra Nevada generally the largest. Horns from Tejeda-Almijara tend to be the most distinctive, forming a circle with the tips growing toward the neck like those of a mouflon. The keel is smooth, making the horns almost round in cross-section.
Distribution: The mountains and reserves of Tejeda, Almijara, Sierra Nevada,Lujar, Cazorla, and Muela de Cortes in southeastern Spain.
Medals:
Gold: 74 4/8" SCI points
Silver: 69" SCI points
Bronze: 63" SCI points
RONDA
The smallest type of Spanish ibex with the smallest horns. Overall color is a light brown. The horns resemble those of an Alpine ibex, typically growing upward in a V-shape, then backward with a spiral turn of only 90 degrees.
Horn thickness is constant for half the length, then decreases gradually to the broomed tips. While this is the typical Ronda horn conformation, other horn shapes may be found in this region and even in the same herd.
Distribution: Ronda Mountains in extreme southern Spain.
Medals:
Gold: 66 3/8" SCI points
Silver: 61 7/8" SCI points
Bronze: 56" SCI points
2) DEER
In Spain there are 3 different types of Deer. The Red Deer and the Fallow deer can be haunted from September until early February and the Roe Deer can be haunted from April until early October.
Hunting season:
The Red deer and the Fallow deer can be hunted since september until early February. The Roe deer can be hunted since April until early October.
RED STAG
In Spain we can find two kinds of Red Deer: European Red Deer and Iberian Red Deer. The European Red, Cervus elaphus hippelaphus, is the largest of all red
deer, with the finest specimens as regards weight and quality. Stags normally weigh 600-660 pounds (272-300 kg).
Distribution: Central area of SpainThe Iberian Red Deer, Cervus elaphus hispanicus, is a smaller race, withstags weighing 180-220 pounds (82-100 kg). Compared to the Europeanred deer, the coat is not as thick and is somewhat lighter in color.
Medals:
European Red Deer: Gold: 333 7/8" SCI points Silver: 291 5/8" SCI points Bronze: 220" SCI points
Iberian Red Deer: Gold: 253 /8" SCI points Silver: 230 6/8" SCI points Bronze: 190" SCI points
ROE DEER
European Roe Deer, Capreolus capreolus, The smallest and most elegant native deer in Europe. Coloration is rich reddish-brown in summer, with a gray face, white chin and black muzzle band. Rump patch is obscure.
Winter coat is grayish-brown, with two white throat patches and a prominent white rump patch of erectile hairs that can expand under stress to form a large white disk. Tail is small and white, invisible against the rump.
Usually solitary, but tends to form small groups in winter. During the rut in July and August, a buck will be with a single doe (unlike other deer species, which escort several) and will fight intruding males fiercely. The roe deer is the only deer species with delayed implantation, the fetal development not starting until December or January. Fawns (usually two, range is 1-3) are born in the spring. Normal lifespan in the wild is 10-12 years, with a
maximum of about 17 years. Roe deer are delicate in captivity, surviving only an average of 3-1/2 years. Active mainly at night, spending the day in cover. Senses are well developed. Excellent swimmer. Shy but curious.
Doglike bark when alarmed. The female makes a whistling noise during mating season and to call her fawns.
Distribution: Central North Region of Spain
Medals:
Gold: 51" SCI points
Silver: 45 4/8" SCI points
Bronze: 36" SCI points
FALLOW DEER
The Fallow Deer, Dama dama, is medium-sized, with more color variations than any other deer. The four principal ones are:
- Typical-summer coat of rich brown with white spots and lighter underparts, changing to dark gray-brown in winter with spots barely visible;
- Menil-pale fawn with white spots;
- White (but not albino);
- Black-not actually black, but very dark brown.
There are many intermediate color variations. Social behavior varies: in some areas gregarious, with herds as large as 30, but in other areas more or less solitary. Herds usually lead by does, although there does not seem to be a dominance hierarchy. Males establish small territories during the rut, when they bellow and grunt and do a good deal of fighting while gathering harems. Mating season is in October, with the (usually) single fawn born in the spring. Diurnal, with most activity early and late in the day. Essentially a grazer, but also browses shrubs and trees. Vision, hearing and sense of smell are good. When alarmed, it gives a short "bark" and runs off with stiff-legged bounces that serve as a warning. Not as wary or shy as most other deer.
Distribution: Central East Region of Spain
Medals:
Gold: 239 1/8" SCI points
Silver: 213 7/8" SCI points
Bronze: 170" SCI points
3) Chamois
Hunting season:
There are two kinds of Chamois on the Spanish territory. The Pyrenean Chamois can be haunted in April, May, late October, November and early
December. On the other hand, the hunting season for the Cantabrian Chamois is between May and November.
PYRENEAN
Rupricapra pyrenaica parva: Is this beautiful goat antelope that lives in the
Pyrenees Shoulder height 29-30 inches (74-76 cm). Weight 55-90 pounds
(25-41 kg). Summer coat is reddish, turning brown in winter. Underparts are
pale. Rump, throat, lower jaw and front of face are yellowish. Larger and
darker than the Cantabrian chamois, with longer, thicker horns.
Distribution: Locally in the Pyrenees Mountains of northeastern Spain
Medals:
Gold: 23 4/8" SCI points
Silver: 22" SCI points
Bronze: 20" SCI points
CANTABRIAN
Ovis gmelini musimon is the smallest chamois, with the lightest coloration.
Shoulder height for males is about 28 inches (71 cm). Weight 45-75 pounds
(20-34 kg). Summer coat is reddish, turning brown in winter. Underparts
are pale. Rump, throat, lower jaw and front of face are yellowish. Smaller
and paler than the Pyrenean chamois and with shorter, slimmer horns.
Distribution: Cantabrian Mountains of northwestern Spain.
Medals:
Gold: 20 4/8" SCI points
Silver: 19 4/8" SCI points
Bronze: 18" SCI points
4)WILD SHEEP
Hunting season:
There are also two types of Wild Sheep in Spain. They can be both hunted from late September until February.
BARBARY SHEEP (AUDAD)
Ammotragus lervia, is a biologically intermediate between a sheep and a goat, the aoudad is a strongly built animal with a short mane on neck and shoulders, and long, flowing hair on throat, chest, forelegs (where it forms pantaloons or chaps) and tail. Overall coloration is sandy brown with paler underparts. The thick, sheeplike horns (both sexes) are triangular in section and supracervical, which means they curve to form a semicircle above the neck. Females are lighter in color, and have much smaller horns and less hair.
Distribution: Introduced on several properties in Spain, the SierraEspuña National Park in Spain has a free-ranging population of about1,500.
Medals:
Gold: 125 3/8" SCI points
Silver: 119 3/8" SCI points
Bronze: 115" SCI points
MOUFLON
Ovis gmelini musimon, is one of the world's smallest wild sheep, resembling a slim domestic sheep except that it has a normal coat of hair, any wool being concealed beneath. Upper parts are reddish-brown with a pale (almost white) saddle patch in the winter coat. Underparts, rump, lower legs and muzzle are white. There is dark neck ruff but no bib. The horns usually grow in a tight circle, with the tips turned inward toward the face and broomed back to about a three-quarter curl.
Distribution: All over Spain, mainly central areas
Medals:
Gold: 121 3/8" SCI points
Silver: 114 1/8" SCI points
Bronze: 90" SCI points
5)BALEAREAN
The Balearean Goat, Capra aegagrus Erxleben, is indigenous to the Balearean Island of Mallorca. This animal can be haunted all through the year, without season restrictions. These animals are completely wild, the biggest threat to their existence being the cross-breeding with domestic livestock. Shoulder height of males is about 28 inches (71 cm), average weight is 100-110 pounds (45-50 kg). Females are smaller. The Balearean Goat browses on leaves, twigs and weeds and are therefore highly destructive feeders. Able to climb trees and feed in the branches. They are diurnal and all senses are good.
Distribution: Island of Mallorca, one of the Balearean Islands in theMediterranean Sea
Medals:
Gold: 60 3/8" SCI points
Silver: 55 4/8" SCI points
Bronze: 0" SCI points
6)WILD BOAR
Sus scrofa, just like the Balearean Goat, can be hunted during all year, without seasonal restrictions. Although a boar is actually a male pig or hog, the term is widely used as a common name for the species. Shoulder height 30-47 inches (76-119 cm). Weight 150-400 pounds (68-181 kg), sometimes as much as 700 pounds
(317 kg). Females are somewhat smaller than males and have much smaller tusks. A medium-sized animal with a thick body, relatively thin legs, a short neck, and a long, pointed head ending in a disklike snout. Coat is dense, bristly hair, brownish-gray in color, sometimes with cheek whiskers and a neck mane. Each foot has four toes, the middle two supporting the body. Canine teeth are usually well-developed, forming
tusks. Stomach is two-chambered and non-ruminating.Gregarious, living in family groups, though old boars may be solitary. When undisturbed, it is active morning and afternoon, resting midday and at night. Becomes nocturnal when harassed. Eats all kinds of vegetable matter, also small
animals and carrion. Sense of smell is very good, hearing good, eyesight only fair. Wary and alert. A fast runner and strong swimmer. Its habitat is undergrowth and forest, at any altitude. Requires water for drinking.
Distribution: All over Spain.
Medals:
Medals Gold: 22" SCI points
Silver: 19 4/16" SCI points
Bronze: 15" SCI points
7)RED LEGGED PARTRIDGE
The Spanish red legged partridge, Alectoris rufa, is a tough bird, whose flight is spectacular and it is highly valued by hunters. The method used to hunt the red legged partridges is called “ojeos” or riven hunt. Beaters walk through the brush flying the partridges downhill towards the line of shooters, at the base of the hill. Normally it is not a difficult shot but it depends on the terrain; the easiest is the flat terrain, but it's always more exciting to challenge yourself therefore shooting enthusiasts prefer abrupt scenery.
Distribution: Central- South part of Spain.
Hunting season: October-March
B) Hunting experience
TRANSPORT AND COMPANY
HOSTING AND ACCOMMODATION
MEALS AND BOARDS
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THE HUNT
DOCUMENTS
TAXIDERMY
PREPARE YOUR HUNT TO SPAIN
SPAIN HUNTING - PHOTO GALLERY
SPAIN HUNTING - VIDEO GALLERY
1)TRANSPORT AND COMPANY
Transport and ground transfers are also covered and taken care of throughout your stay in Spain. Caza Hispánica´s staff is in charge of picking up the hunters from the airport and accompanying them to their lodging in the hunting area, whenever the itinerary was settled that way.
Caza Hispánica has a team of professional hunters in charge of taking good care of our clients, for whom we have a fleet of 4×4 vehicles. These vehicles are prepared to run without problems throughout the hunting areas and to transport our clients and their companions in total comfort. During the day of the hunt the necessary equipment will be carried as well. All through the hunting expeditions these cars will reach any possible roads, and while out of the car our professional hunters and guides will make sure you will enjoy the thrill and the hunting experience.
A bilingual Caza Hispánica interpreter accompanies the hunter at all times during the stay in our country, not only during the hunt. You will feel welcome and entertained during your stay and during the transfer and transport from one point of your itinerary to the next one.
2)HOSTING AND ACCOMMODATION
For all hunting packages purchased at Caza Hispanica, accommodation has been carefully chosen. We have selected for our clients the best rural and modern hotels near hunting areas. These hotels and country houses are in serene places and are equipped with all the facilities and necessary comforts for a good rest after a day of hunting.
Whenever in towns or cities, the lodging is near fine tourist attractions and spectacular views, found in the interior of the countryside of Spain and its magnificent regions or in bigger cities like Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, Valencia, etc. Thus, your companion can enjoy simultaneous activities, such as guided visits and trips to explore the area while avoiding lengthy travel time.
4)THE HUNT
3)MEALS AND BOARDS
Who has ever visited Spain and has not been impressed by our
magnificent meals and traditional cuisine? Spanish olive oil and red wine are included in history books and legends as at least special and at most miraculous, but always wonderful.
Your hunting experience will always be accompanied by fine dishes at prestigious restaurants where you can try authentic Spanish recipes and ingredients. Sea food, fresh fish, orange juice, lamb, baby pig, wine, cured jam and cheese, paella, olive oil and other gourmet experiences will remain in your memory as a gastronomic landmark.
Don´t worry about a thing during your hunting trip to Spain. Caza
Hispanica´s hunting packages include full board accommodation with daily meals included.
Method
The hunting method that we will make use of in our hunting expeditions is
the spot and stalk method, where you actually search and pursue the
animal. The hunter is always accompanied by our professional hunters and
guides who are great experts in the hunting areas and the habits of the
animals at different times of the year.
hunting season
The hunting season for the Ibex goes from early November to the end of
May, although the best hunting dates would be between November and
December as many animals are passing through the rut season. Check the SPECIES link to see the hunting season for each type of animal.
devices
Our staff is equipped with the best optical devices available on the market, binoculars and telescopes up to 60 X.
firearms
Normally hunters prefer to bring their own gun as they feel more
comfortable using a firearm that they are used to, but if it's necessary we can rent rifles for you. The gun that we use is 7mm Remington magnum K95 Blaser rifles, equipped with Zeiss Diavari VM/V 3-12x56T viewfinders.
difficulty
Due to the great amount of acres that we manage, we can adapt the difficulty of the hunt to the physical training conditions of the hunter.
extra: pre-scouting
If you wish you can take benefit from our pre-scouting service, some of our guides can look for the animals several days before the hunting crew arrives in that particular area and in this way during the day of the hunt it
will be easier to locate them.
5)DOCUMENTS
The documentation that the hunter has to have in order to take it with himself is the following one:
• Passport
• Gun Licence
• Guide of arms
• Gun permit -From the Spanish Consulate
• Hunting insurance –provided by Caza Hispánica
• Hunting licence –provided by Caza Hispánica
Procedure on applying for the Gun Permit
• Before your arrival to Spain, Caza Hispanica is going to provide you with an invitation letter that you will have to take to the Spanish Consulate in your country that handles your area. We can send you this letter as soon as we have confirmation that you booked your flights.
• Get in touch with the Spanish Consulate that manages your area and follow their instructions.
• They are going to provide for you the Gun permit that allows you to use your gun on Spanish territory. This gun permit is needed in case you rent your gun in Spain as well. The permit will include the information of the gun that you are going to rent: type, serial number, caliber, gauge, etc.
6)TAXIDERMY
“When taxidermy is done right, it´s an amazing piece of art”
The taxidermy of your trophy is what is going to remind you of your hunt in Spain with Caza Hispanica forever. You can rely on your personal taxidermist or you can have it done in Spain by a professional of the taxidermy of the Spanish species.
After the animal is shot, our guides will handle the first preparation of the cape on the field (skinning). The next step is to take your trophy and prepare it for taxidermy.
In order to be allowed for exportation, the cape, skull and horns need to undergo a special treatment in Spain: skin salt, dip and in some cases early tanning. This process normally takes no more than 6 months as the cape needs to be completely cured and dry before exportation.
If the hunter wishes so, Caza Hispanica can handle the taxidermy for your trophies with the area's best taxidermists and send your trophies to your address when they are prepared.
7)PREPARE YOUR HUNT TO SPAIN
THERE ARE SOME ASPECTS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT ONCE YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR HUNTING TRIP IN SPAIN. HOW TO GET
READY? WHAT TO EXPECT? WHAT TO PREPARE FOR? WHAT TO WEAR? NOW THAT YOU ARE READY AND YOU STARTED PLANNING YOUR HUNT IN SPAIN YOU WILL NEED TO COVER UP SOME INFO ON THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. WE HAVE COMMENTED UPON MANY OF
THESE ASPECTS ON OUR BLOG, BUT HERE YOU CAN FIND DIRECT LINKS TO THE POSTS THAT YOU MAY BE MORE INTERESTED IN. GUN
PREPARATION, GEAR LIST, HUNTING DOCUMENTS, AIRPORT ASSISTANCE, CIC AND SCI MEASURING SYSTEMS AND TAXIDERMY AND
SHIPPING, ALL THE INFO YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL HUNT IN SPAIN IS RIGHT HERE:
hUNTING DOCUMENTS AND GUN PERMIT FOR SPAIN
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The documents and procedures you need to take care of in order to bring your gun to Spain, rent a gun in Spain and hunt legally in Spain.
gEAR LIST FOR YOUR HUNT IN SPAIN
A list of the type of equipment you would most probably need for your hunt in Spain.
hOW TO PERFECTLY SIGHT YOUR GUN FOR YOUR SPANISH IBEX HUNT
Some pieces of advice on how to properly prepare your gun for your hunt in Spain and how to train for shooting at a Spanish Ibex.
SPANISH AIRPORT GUN ASSISTANCE
A written guide on what happens once you arrive in Spain and the customs process you will go through in order to clear your gun at the airport.
TROPHY TAXIDERMY, EXPORTATION AND SHIPPING ASPECTS
What happens with your trophy after the hunt and when to expect to receive it in your home country.
SCI AND CIC MEASUREMENTS FOR THE SPANISH IBEX
Learn everything there is to know about the size of your ibex and about two of the main measuring systems: CIC and SCI.
