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Animals hunted
Spanish ibex (capra hispánica), a species unique in the world and high in the ranking of hunters' trophies. Deer is also abundant, especially in the Sierra Morena, fallow deer in Doñana in La Almoraima and the Sierras of Cazorla and Segura. Roebuck is found in some parts of the Sierra Morena, Serania de Ronda, as well as in the hills of Jerez and in La Almoraima .
Mouflon and arruits are found in lesser quantities, in contrast with the abundance of boar that is on the increase owing to a lack of natural enemies. Also plentiful, you can find fox and rabbit and, to a lesser degree, hare which is generally found in the fertile lowlands of Seville and Córdoba.

Birds hunted
The Spanish red-leg partridge is the most popular hunted bird. There is also plenty of turtledove, wood pigeon, quaill, pheasant, thrush and starling, all of them well suitable for eating, as well as many water birds.

Hunting methods
Hunts are generally organized on private estates in beats that require a lot of preparation. Hunters wait for the moment when the dogs are set loose then they will aim at any game provided it is of the permitted size and age.
Stalking and watching is quite a different approach, in this case the hunter is hiding alone, waiting for the animal to pass nearby in search of water or food. Turtledove, wood pigeon and thrush are stalked by hiding in places where it is easy to see them fly over. Decoys are also used, even for some water birds.
Lancing from horseback is an old method used on only flat, open land like that of Coto de Doñana. The rider gallops alongside a boar, and then lances it. Skill and dexterity are needed for this approach to hunting.

Clay pigeon shooting
For those who want the fun of shooting, but don't want to kill, the answer is clay pigeon shooting. It is fun, economical and, can at places like the Marbella Gun and Country Club, be combined with a full day out in the countryside. It is the only shooting club in Spain which is British-owned and is set in 85 acres of wooded land in the foothills of the Sierra de la Nieves mountains, just on the edge of the village of Ronda. Horseback riding is also available nearby and the attractive shooting lodge, restaurant and clay pigeon range can also be hired privately.

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