Gredos Ibex Hunts in Spain

This particular hunt is for the Gredos Ibex - Capra Pyrenaica Victoriae. Gredos Ibex are strong mountainous animals characterized by their large and flexible hooves and short legs. These physical adaptations allow them to be able to run and leap on bare, rocky and rough slopes. Their bodies are strong and robust. This Ibex has the darkest color skin. Male horns are big, ringed, and have a wrinkled surface. The horns rise vertically and lean out and back in a lyre form with the top turn inwards. The horns grow proportionately with age, and produce one ring per year.

The Gredos Ibex live in two separate herds; one is composed of females, kids, and young males, while the other is composed of adult males. The male group only approaches the female group during the rutting season. It is at this time (December-January) that spectacular fights to determine group hierarchy, can be seen between adult males. After six months of gestation, the Ibex females give birth to one kid.

Hunting is arranged in National Reserves and in private game reserves. 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. 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.

Spain is one of the most desired hunting destinations in the world! 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. Gredos 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.

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.