Chamois hunting in Spain

Chamois hunting in Spain is pure, old-world mountain stalking—fast legs, sharp glass, and a guide who knows which ridge holds horns when the wind won’t quit. Spain gives you two headline trophies: the Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica pyrenaica) in the Pyrenees (think Catalonia/Aragón/Navarre, with Barcelona often the easiest gateway), and the Cantabrian chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica parva) in the Cantabrian Mountains, including the legendary Picos de Europa. Most guided chamois hunts are true free-range affairs in steep public reserves and managed mountain concessions. Chamois hunting season in Spain are often split into an early summer window (May–mid-July) and a fall window (September–mid-November), with November often brushing the start of rut activity. Expect lots of hiking, careful wind play, and precise shooting on small targets in tricky mountain air. Budget-wise, Spanish chamois hunts typically run $4,000–$7,000 (Pyrenean often $5,000–$7,000), and the priciest options are combo trips that let you chase both subspecies in one swing. U.S. and Canadian hunters can visit Spain visa-free for short stays (90/180 Schengen rules), and EU nationals can enter with passport or national ID. For EU hunters, the EU Firearms Pass suffices, while non-EU hunters need a Spanish consulate permit, plus regional license and liability insurance. Outfitters usually help with that. Explore and book guided chamois hunts in Spain on BookYourHunt.com.