Big game hunting in Spain: tradition, trophies and unique landscapes
Big game hunting in Spain offers the discerning hunter an exceptional combination: an outstanding variety of native species (wild boar, red stag, fallow deer, Spanish ibex in four varieties, mouflon, chamois and aoudad), unique traditional methods such as the Spanish montería and high-mountain stalking, and mountain, dehesa and reserve landscapes considered among the finest in the world. At Corsini Hunts we organise hunts in the best areas of the country, with results that include several world and international records.
Spain is one of the most privileged destinations in the world for lovers of big game hunting. Our country offers unparalleled natural wealth, perfect for those seeking an authentic and demanding mountain hunting experience.
Here it is possible to hunt six species of the genus Capra (four varieties of Spanish ibex: Beceite, Gredos, Almijara and Ronda) and two species of chamois (Pyrenean and Cantabrian), as well as two species of the genus Ovis: the aoudad and the mouflon. This variety makes Spain a true hunter's paradise.
Specialists in great trophies
At Corsini Hunts we operate in the best hunting areas in the country, both in prestigious private estates and in national hunting reserves. Our speciality is securing great trophies, with an approach based on excellence and conservation.
Our results speak for themselves:
- World record Spanish ibex taken in Spain.
- World record wild boar taken in Hungary.
- Spanish national record for fallow deer.
We work with an expert team that accompanies each hunter, ensuring a unique, safe and memorable experience.
Traditional big game hunting methods in Spain
Each method demands a different approach, specific knowledge of the terrain and a distinct hunter profile.
The Montería: a living tradition
The montería is the oldest and most traditional form of driven big game hunting in Spain. This method targets species such as red stag, wild boar, fallow deer and mouflon, combining colour, natural beauty and incomparable emotion.
Every montería involves numerous hounds, horses, beaters and hunters, in a spectacle that reflects the purest essence of Spanish sporting tradition.
Stalking: technique and silence
Stalking is the method of choice for hunters seeking an individual, intimate shot on a specific animal. The hunter and the local guide locate the quarry, approach silently reading the wind and the terrain, and take a precise shot at a controlled distance.
It is the preferred method for Spanish ibex, chamois and red stag during the rut, especially in high-mountain scenarios.
Driven battue and gancho
The driven battue and the gancho are smaller collective methods than the montería, but equally effective. A group of beaters with hounds pushes the ground towards a line of pegs. They are common methods for wild boar and red stag, especially in demanding terrain.
Stand hunting
Stand hunting or waiting is carried out from a fixed position, generally at dawn or dusk, waiting for game to pass by feeders, water points or natural trails. It is the method most used for wild boar control and for selective hunting of specific animals.
Seasons and planning
Big game hunting seasons in Spain vary by species and autonomous region. In broad terms:
- Wild boar: year-round in many regions due to its status as an overabundant species.
- Red stag: general season from September to February, with the rut as the peak moment (mid-September to mid-October).
- Spanish ibex and chamois: generally October to May.
- Fallow deer: general season from September to February.
At Corsini Hunts we plan each hunt according to the optimal biological window for each species, maximising trophy quality and overall experience.
Specialists in great trophies
At Corsini Hunts we operate in the best hunting areas in the country, both in prestigious private estates and in national hunting reserves. Our speciality is securing great trophies, with an approach based on excellence and conservation.
Our results speak for themselves:
- World record Spanish ibex taken in Spain.
- World record wild boar taken in Hungary.
- Spanish national record for fallow deer.
We work with an expert team that accompanies each hunter, ensuring a unique, safe and memorable experience.
Exclusive big game hunting experiences in Spain
We organise exclusive big game hunting experiences in Spain for international guns who want to hunt here without worrying about the logistics. As one of the leading hunting outfitters in Spain, our full-service approach includes:
- Complete handling of hunting licences and permits.
- Transfers from the airport and between estates.
- Professional guides and personalised accompaniment.
- Premium accommodation in pazos, cortijos and reference hotels.
- Trophy documentation and management of international taxidermy.
- Possibility to combine several species in a single trip.
If your trip is based in the capital, you can combine big game with a Madrid hunting experience that pairs days in the field with accommodation in the city centre.
Beyond big game: our other specialities
Although big game is one of our signature programmes, at Corsini Hunts we are also leading specialists in small game. Our international guests often combine their monterías or stalks with red-legged partridge hunting at the La Flamenca Estate, in Aranjuez, or with duck hunts in nearby wetlands.
This flexibility allows the hunter to enjoy several Spanish hunting experiences in a single trip.
Why choose Corsini Hunts?
At Corsini Hunts we have spent more than 45 years organising big game hunts in the best areas of Spain, with a philosophy based on excellence, safety and conservation.
Our distinctive advantages:
- Access to the finest reserves and private estates in the country.
- Accredited world and international records (Spanish ibex, wild boar, fallow deer).
- Scientific partnerships with CSIC, IREC, Fundación Artemisan, ADEMAC, SCI and Silva Venatio.
- Our own team of gamekeepers, guides and houndsmen with decades of experience.
- Premium full-service for international hunters, with attention in Spanish, English and French.
- Responsible management of territory and game populations.
If you want to experience a big Spanish game at the highest level, you are in the right place.
If you want to experience a big Spanish game, you are in the right place
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Editorial Review
October 2026
Big game hunts organised directly by the Corsini Hunts team, with over 45 years of experience in Spain's finest private estates and reserves and accredited world and international records. We work in official partnership with Fundación Artemisan, CSIC, IREC, SCI, ADEMAC and Silva Venatio.