Beceite Ibex Hunts in Spain

This hunt is for the Beceite Ibex - Capra Pyrenaica Hispanica. Beceite Ibex live in separate herd groups, one composed of females and young males and another one composed of adult males. Ibex hunting season is from mid-October to late May, but the best period is from mid November-December, during the rutting season. It's not necessary, but as it is with all species, when animals are in their mating season, it's easier to approach them due them being preoccupied. Hunting during the rut does not affect the success or opportunity ratio whatsoever.

The Beceite Ibex fur in summer is quite short and dark-grey color; in the winter the fur becomes longer with black mark’s on its back. The Ibex body is strong and robust. Both males and females have horns, but females horns are smaller.

The Males´ horns are big, ringed and have a wrinkled surface. The horns rise vertically and lean out in a very open way. While this is the typical Beceite horn conformation, the horns grow proportionately with age; and add one ring per year.

This hunt is one of our outfitter's who is based in Europe, and has been organizing hunts in Asia & Europe for over 20+ years. They have traveled countless times to each of their destinations over the years and have built teams of highly skilled and professional staff at each camp, airport and city to make sure that everyone has an experience of a lifetime. In Spain, there are full time managers, guides, and employees who live in the exact location(s) that you will be hunting. With close to 4,000 successful hunts, of which many hunters harvested World Record trophies, we are confident in stating that our combined efforts are simply unmatched!

Spain, because of its privileged position and the quality of its hunts, is now considered one of the most popular hunting destinations of Huntin' Fool Adventures. The abundance of game animals, the variety of species, and the quality of the hunts and trophies, have positioned Spain as one of the most desired destinations for the great number of hunters who have relied on Huntin' Fool Adventures.

Spain is located in the Northern hemisphere and is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. During the Autumn and Spring time, you can expect any kind of weather: hot, windy, rainy. Winter time is usually sunny but chilly in the mornings. In the Pyrenees, they can also have some snow. In Gredos it can be colder but sunny, having some snow in November and December. In Beceite, it can be windy but sunny, and also chilly in the mornings. In the Sierra Nevada's, it can get really hot in October, but starts to cool down in November, and can have some snow in December. In Ronda, the weather is usually pleasant.

Hunting is arranged in National Reserves and on private game reserves (all free-range/fair chase). You can hunt directly from the very well situated hunting lodges. Depending on the hunting area, accommodations may vary. Some of the areas offer good hotel accommodations. Private exclusive guest houses in hunting areas may also be used. Sometimes in that area a short drive may be needed (30-45 min.) or horse riding.

The diversity of ecosystems, with many mountain ranges (Cantabrian, Pyrenees, Gredos, Beceite, Tortosa, Sierra Nevada and Ronda Mountains) and plains, are the living areas for the following hunting species: Ibex (4 subspecies), Chamois (2 Subspecies), Barbary Sheep, Mouflon Sheep, Balearian Goat, Red Stag, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, Wild Boar, and Wolf.