The Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus), an emblematic subspecies of the Iberian Peninsula, is a majestic herbivorous ruminant mammal, easily recognizable by its large branched antlers that only males possess and renew annually, and its chestnut-brown coat. It inhabits dehesas, Mediterranean forests, and mountains.
Famous for "the rut," its spectacular autumn mating season of bellowing and battles, key to its reproduction, making it a symbol of the Iberian forest. The Iberian red deer is an emblematic species of our mountains, forests, and wilderness, very present throughout the different geographies of Spain.
The Iberian red deer offers hunters an exceptional hunting experience full of tradition and excitement, especially during the rut season.
The rut is the spectacular autumn mating season of the Iberian red deer, characterized by the powerful bellowing of males and the impressive battles between them for control of females. This natural phenomenon takes place from late September to mid-October.
During this period, the largest specimens emerge from the most remote areas of mountains and forests. Males become more active and easier to locate, making it the optimal time for red deer hunting.
Red deer hunting during the rut, in the mating period, is especially popular and exciting. It primarily takes place in September and October, when the largest specimens are most active.
This hunting modality offers a unique experience full of tradition and excitement, allowing hunters to witness up close one of the most impressive spectacles of Iberian nature.
Red deer are present in many parts of Spain, being particularly abundant in the regions of Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia, Castilla y León, and parts of Aragon.
The distribution of the Iberian red deer ranges from low mountain areas to highland zones, adapting to diverse ecosystems such as dehesas, Mediterranean forests, and mountainous areas, making it one of the most versatile and accessible hunting species in our country.
The red deer hunting season in Spain varies by region, but generally runs from October through February.
The most outstanding and popular period is during the rut (September-October), when males are most active and easier to locate, offering an exceptional hunting experience.
The Iberian red deer offers hunters an exceptional hunting experience full of tradition and excitement. Red deer hunting combines the technical challenge of stalking with the beauty of the natural environment.
We will advise you on the best areas, times, and hunting methods according to your preferences and the type of trophy you wish to pursue.
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