Spain offers some of the most diverse and rewarding big game hunting experiences in Europe. We provide hunts across both expansive free-range properties and large-acreage fenced ranches, allowing clients to pursue a wide variety of species in authentic and well-managed environments.
Hunts may be conducted as traditional stalks, from comfortable seated blinds or tree stands, or as classic driven Monterías. These opportunities are available on both privately owned land and government-managed areas, with hunting seasons offered throughout much of the year. The country’s varied landscapes, from rugged mountains to open plains and dense forests, provide a truly unique hunting experience combined with the rich culture and hospitality of Spain.
Our philosophy is simple: every hunt should feel personal and exceptional. We treat our clients as friends and are fully committed to delivering a tailored experience. From the moment you arrive, we can handle every detail — from the hunt itself to organizing complementary activities — ensuring your trip is seamless, memorable, and perfectly suited to your goals.
Whether hunting on these private estates or within Spain’s scenic national parks, guests enjoy the countryside in its purest form, surrounded by a warm, family-like atmosphere.
At Outdoors International, we understand the importance of meticulous planning and seamless logistics for a successful and stress-free trip. Our fully vetted outfitters will do their best to help take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on your adventure.
*These are the middle and southern property options that will be the main ones hunted. These do not include the Ibex and Chamois hunting areas to the north.
Hunt Fee includes:
Not Included in Hunting Fee:
Hunters will arrive, get picked up at airport/train station, and then transported to hunting area. Generally they will be able to hunt that afternoon. This will be day 1 (in regards to Hunt fee). They will then hunt full days for their desired animal. On the last day, they may hunt in the morning if needed to decide to do some sightseeing (this will be the final day in regards to the "hunt fee").
For example, a 4 day hunt would be (4 days/3 nights):
Day 1: Arrival and transport to hunting area, hunt in afternoon
Night 1 lodging
Night 2 lodging
Night 3 lodging
Day 4: Hunt in morning if needed, then depart or sightsee and get dropped off
Hunt days can vary depending on hunter desire, and can be customized to add in sightseeing as well as hunting of different animals in different areas.
January: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
February: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
March: Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
April: Roe Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
May: Ibex, and Roe Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Belearian Goat
June: Roe Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Belearian Goat
July: Roe Deer, Chamois, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar
August: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar
September: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, Chamois, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
October: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Chamois, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
November: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Chamois, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
December: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Chamois, Mouflon Sheep, Wild Boar, Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Belearian Goat
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Mouflon Sheep: All Year
Wild Boar: All Year
Red Deer: Aug – Feb
Fallow Deer: Aug – Feb
Belearian Goat: Sept – July
Roe deer: Apr – Sept
Barbary Sheep (Audad): Sept-April
Ibex: May
Chamois: Sept – Dec & mid-summer
Accommodations on this trip range from working hunting lodges on private estates to full-service hotels — and in some cases, to Spain’s remarkable Paradores network, a government-operated chain of more than 90 hotels housed in converted castles, monasteries, and other historic buildings distributed across the country. These are not generic business hotels; they are landmark properties chosen specifically for their location in or near prime hunting country.
On the private ranch side, the flagship on-site option is a restored country farmhouse estate where red stag, mouflon, roe deer, fallow deer, and wild boar can all be hunted from the same property. The lodge is a working hunting base with first-class amenities — the kind of place where you can walk from dinner to your room without leaving the hunt behind.
For hunts that cover multiple regions or require travel between hunting areas, our outfitter books hotels and lodgings that meet the same above-average standard. A specific accommodation list for your planned hunt and species can be provided — ask your consultant to request it. The short version: you will not be roughing it. Spain’s hospitality infrastructure is strong, and our outfitter has put the time in to select properties that match the quality of the hunting.
Madrid (MAD): great international option and centrally located to everything. Can take a speed train to pretty much any of the other hunting areas. Great city for vacation activities.
Valencia (VLC): good option to fly into the for the Alcoi Mouflon and Barbary Sheep hunts. It’s a phenomenal coastal city with a lot of history and sightseeing options. This is a really good city for additional vacationing.
Benimaurel: Area near the trophy Barbary Sheep hunting area.
Cazorla: if hunting Free Range Fallow near Sierras de Cazorla National Park, there are a couple of options for lodging that are great. There is a small town called Aroyo Frillo that would be great for non-hunters to go to during the day with shops and restaurants. Also has Pentano Del Franco, a beautiful lake with wild views.
Viso Del Marques: Town near San Bruno Ranch. There isn’t much to do in and around the San Bruno Ranch and it would be best suited for hunters that are good with remaining on the ranch during the property. See description of beautiful ranch.
January-March:
April-June:
July-September:
October-December:
**Keep in mind that the coastal hunts will be less hot in the warmer months and less cold in the cooler months than the inland hunts. This includes the Mallorca hunt for Balearia Goats.
Spain requires a hunting license and mandatory hunting insurance for all hunters. Your outfitter handles the procurement of both the in-country hunting license and the required insurance on your behalf — these are included as part of the hunt logistics they manage for you.
If you plan to bring your own rifle or bow, you will need a Spanish firearms permit obtained through the Spanish consulate before you depart. The process requires a legalized (notary-certified) copy of your passport, a legalized copy of your U.S. hunting license, and a completed application for special authorization to use your firearm in Spain — a form that will ask for your gun’s caliber or gauge, manufacturer, and serial number, along with your travel dates and hunting location. You will also need an invite letter from your outfitter and a prepaid self-addressed return envelope. Note that each Spanish consulate uses its own specific forms; do not attempt to use forms downloaded from a different consulate’s website.
If you prefer to rent a firearm in Spain rather than travel with your own, the same permit process applies. Your outfitter will supply the specific gun information — make, caliber, and serial number — so the consulate can issue a permit for that particular firearm.
Spain is also one of the few European countries where bowhunting for big game is permitted, which makes it an attractive destination for archery hunters pursuing ibex, stag, or other species.
Regulations, required documents, and any applicable fees are subject to change. Your consultant can walk you through the current requirements and connect you with our outfitter’s team, who manages this process regularly for international clients.
This trip is rated moderate overall, but that rating covers a wide spectrum depending on which species you’re after and which hunting area you’re in. It is worth understanding the differences before you book.
For red stag, fallow deer, wild boar, and some mouflon areas — particularly on private ranches in the lowlands and rolling hill country — the terrain is manageable for hunters of average fitness. You will walk, you will glass, and you will stalk, but the ground is not severe.
The mountain species are a different matter. Ibex hunting in Spain takes place in four distinct subspecies ranges — Gredos, Beceite, Ronda, and Southeastern — and all of them involve genuine mountain terrain: steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and elevation gain that will test your legs and lungs. Barbary sheep (Aoudad) and some mouflon areas present similar demands. Chamois, where available, adds technical alpine terrain to the equation. If you are targeting any of these species, treat the physical preparation seriously. Time on steep ground — hiking with a pack, gaining elevation — is the most useful preparation you can do.
The honest answer is that our outfitter has configured hunts across a range of physical profiles. If you have mobility limitations or are not prepared for hard mountain days, there are options for most of these animals that can be structured around your condition. Talk to your consultant about which specific hunt configuration makes sense for where you are physically. Do not assume the mountain version of any of these hunts is within reach without putting in preparation time — and do not assume you are locked out of the species just because the hardest version is too demanding. Both of those assumptions would likely cost you a hunt you could have had.
Most hunting will be 1×1 or 2×1 if it’s friends or relatives and they want to hunt together. In general, parties that don’t know each other will not hunt together.
If bringing their own rifle, hunters will need to work through the Spanish consulate in their state to obtain proper paperwork and approval. It’s a task, but your guide can help.
Taxidermy thoughts: Plan on 6-8 months depending on the desired product.
First preperation of the trophy: The animal will be dressed according to how the hunter wants to mount their trophy.
Outfitter will deliver it to the taxidermist for the hunter. They will then either mount or dip and pack the trophy, depending on the clients desire.
After the trophy is cleaned, mounted, or dipped and packed; the taxidermist will work with a local Vet to obtain the proper documentation required to export the trophy from Spain.
The taxidermist will then work with the hunter’s broker in the US to get trophy shipped and imported properly, and ultimately delivered to the hunter.
CITES paperwork will be required for Barbary Sheep.
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