The lodge terrace at dusk, Finca El Encinarejo

Good to know

How your hunt works

Everything we handle on the ground, what’s included, and the practical detail — transfers, licences, firearms, trophy import and shipping — so there are no surprises.

Plan Your Hunt

What We Handle

We organise and manage all aspects of the hunt once you arrive in Spain. This includes accommodation, meals, guiding, in-country transport, and all day-to-day logistics during the hunt. We also assist with hunting licences, permits, rifle import or rental, and coordination with taxidermists and trophy export agents where needed.

Whether you are hunting on our finca or travelling to other regions of Spain for specific species, we handle the planning, timing, and movement between areas. You’ll be hunting with people who know the country, the systems, and how things actually work here.

What’s included

Accommodation
Meals
Guiding
In-country transport
Airport pickups & transfers
Hunting licences (per province)
General hunting insurance
Rifle rental — 7mm PRC; ammunition at cost
Taxidermy coordination
Trophy export coordination

What You Take Care Of

Clients are responsible for international flights, travel insurance, and any accommodation required before or after the hunt unless arranged otherwise. Trophy fees, taxidermy, and shipping costs are also handled separately and paid directly or as agreed in advance.

We provide clear guidance on what to expect, what to bring, and how everything works long before you arrive, so there are no surprises once the hunt begins.

You handle

International flights
Travel insurance
Accommodation before or after the hunt (unless arranged)
Trophy fees
Taxidermy & shipping costs
Personal gear

Before You Arrive

Once your hunt is confirmed, you’ll receive detailed pre-arrival information covering travel routes, paperwork, firearms or bow transport, clothing and gear, and what a typical hunting day looks like. We stay in direct contact leading up to your trip and are available to answer questions at any stage.

The goal is simple: when you arrive in Spain, everything is organised, understood, and ready — so the hunt can unfold naturally.

Getting here

Transfers, licences & insurance

Airport pickups and in-country transfers are part of every hunt. Airports and flights are planned and chosen according to the species you're hunting — each species page lists the nearest airport and drive time for that hunt.

In Spain, hunting is licensed region by region — each autonomous community issues its own licence, and a Spanish Ibex Grand Slam can span several of them. Every hunter must also carry mandatory third-party liability insurance (required by law). We arrange the right regional licences and the compulsory insurance for your hunt, so the only thing you organise is getting here.

Documents & permits

Firearms & trophy import

Bringing your own rifle is straightforward — we manage the process. Hunters from EU countries travel on the European Firearms Pass. Hunters from outside the EU (including the United States) obtain a hunter's firearm certificate from their nearest Spanish consulate before travelling — applied for in person, with a valid passport, your home hunting licence, and proof that you own and have registered the firearm. Spain permits up to three rifles or shotguns per hunter; the certificate is valid for three months, so we help you time the application, and on arrival your firearm is cleared with the Guardia Civil. US hunters, in particular, face extra documentation because there is no federal firearms licence to present — handling that complexity is part of what we do. (Suppressors are not permitted in Spain; rifle and ammunition travel in separate locked cases.)

Unlike many African species, the Spanish ibex is not listed under CITES, so no CITES permit is needed to bring your trophy home. For hunters returning to the United States, importation is straightforward but not paperwork-free: a USFWS Form 3-177 declaration is filed on entry (through a designated wildlife port), and your trophy travels with the standard veterinary export health certificate to meet US Department of Agriculture rules. We handle the export side and work with an experienced trophy shipper so nothing is left to chance. (Import rules change — confirm the current requirements with your shipper and your country's wildlife authority before you travel.)

We confirm the current firearm, licence and import requirements for your nationality and travel dates before you go.

Rifles, shooting & what to pack

Rifles & shooting

Bring your own, or rent ours

Quality rifles and ammunition are available on request — rifle rental is included in the day-fee price, with ammunition charged at cost. Our rifles are fitted with ballistic turrets; if you bring your own, we highly recommend having them installed too. All rifles are checked and confirmed before hunting.

Typical shots run between 100 and 500 metres depending on terrain, species and your comfort at longer ranges — we adapt the hunt to your preferences.

What to pack

A full list, before you fly

You’ll receive a complete packing list tailored to your hunt and season — rut hunts and winter mountain hunts call for different layers. The essentials: layered hunting clothing, sturdy broken-in boots, binoculars (8×42 or bigger), a daypack, headlamp, and EU adapters for your devices.

Bowhunters: bring your bow, release, quiver, twelve arrows, broadheads and a rangefinder. Tell us your dietary needs in advance and we’ll handle the rest.

Good to know

Firearms, licences & trophy import

Is the Spanish ibex CITES-listed?

No. The Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) is not listed on any CITES appendix, so no CITES permit is required to export your trophy or bring it home. A USFWS Form 3-177 declaration and a veterinary export health certificate still apply on entry to the United States.

Do I need a CITES permit to import an ibex trophy to the US?

No — the species isn't CITES-listed. On entry you file a USFWS Form 3-177 declaration (a declaration, not a permit) through a designated wildlife port, and the trophy travels with a veterinary export health certificate for USDA/APHIS. We coordinate the export side with an experienced trophy shipper.

Can a hunter from outside the EU bring a rifle to Spain?

Yes. Non-EU hunters, including those from the United States, obtain a hunter's firearm certificate from their nearest Spanish consulate before travelling — applied for in person with a valid passport, a home hunting licence, and proof that they own and have registered the firearm. On arrival the firearm is cleared with the Guardia Civil, and we manage the process.

How many firearms can I bring to Spain?

Spain permits up to three rifles or shotguns per hunter. The consular hunter's certificate is valid for three months, so we help you time the application to your travel dates. Suppressors are not permitted, and rifle and ammunition must travel in separate locked cases.

Do I need a hunting licence and insurance to hunt in Spain?

Yes. Hunting is licensed region by region — each autonomous community issues its own licence, and a Spanish Ibex Grand Slam can span several. Every hunter must also carry mandatory third-party liability insurance by law. We arrange the correct regional licences and the compulsory insurance for your hunt.

Regulations change — we reconfirm the current firearm, licence and import requirements for your nationality and travel dates before you go. Full guides: firearms & permits · importing your trophy.

After the hunt

Taxidermy & trophy shipping

We assist with field preparation of trophies, delivery to trusted local taxidermists, and coordination of export documentation. Taxidermy is handled directly through Encinarejo Outfitters and our trusted taxidermists — whether Dip & Pack or completed work — and we keep you updated on progress once it begins.

We work with Global Trophy Logistics, who can quote shipping and trophy management before the hunt even starts. It’s important to us that there are no hidden costs and that you arrive with your hunt fully budgeted.

Full detail on the import side: importing your trophy.

Field-prepared · shipped to your door

Mealtimes

Lunch from 13:30, dinner from 20:00 — Spanish meals are social and unhurried. At the finca we adapt to what you need. English is spoken throughout.

Connectivity

Most of Spain has good coverage; service can be limited high in the mountains. An eSIM before travel is recommended, and Wi-Fi is available at most lodges and hotels.

Gratuities

Tipping is appreciated but always at your discretion — a rough guide is €100–150 per day for guides and €50 per day for lodge staff. We’re glad to advise during your hunt.

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