2023-2024 Hunting Season Dates and Regulations in Andalusia, Spain
General Hunting Season
Dates
October 10 to November 28
Hunting Days
Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Species Allowed
- Rabbit (from August 15, potentially extended to December 12)
- Red-legged partridge
- Hare
- Quail
- Woodcock
- Other small game species
Dove, Thrush, Starling, and Waterfowl Hunting Season
Dates
October 10 to January 2
Hunting Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Species Allowed
- Doves
- Thrushes
- Starlings
- Waterfowl
- Hares (with hounds and Azor/Eagle Harriers until January 30)
- Partridges, mallard ducks, pheasants, quail, rock dove, and stock dove (released until March 27, or April 24 in intensive preserves)
Mid-Season Hunting for Quail, Common Pigeon, Pigeons, and Corvids
Dates
August 23 to September 20
Hunting Days
Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Coastal Area of Cadiz
September 6 to 20
Hunting Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Species Allowed
- Quail (except in a defined area of Huelva province)
- Common pigeon
- Pigeons (pigeon, zurita, and brave)
- Corvids
Woodpigeon, Thrush, Starling, Waterfowl, and Pigeon Hunting Season
Dates
October 10 to February 6
Hunting Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Species Allowed
- Woodpigeon
- Thrushes (from fixed positions only after January 1)
- Starlings (from fixed positions only after January 1)
- Waterfowl (except in Almería)
- Pigeon
Specific Regulations for Waterfowl Hunting
- Lead ammunition is prohibited in wetlands and protected natural areas.
- Doñana area (Trebujena, Almonte, Hinojos, Aznalcázar, La Puebla del Rio, Villamanrique, Lebrija, and Isla Mayor): November 14 to January 30 (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only).
Big Game Hunting Season
Dates
October 16 to February 13
Hunting Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Species Allowed
- Deer
- Fallow deer
- Mouflon
- Barbary sheep
- Wild boar
- Ibex
- Roe deer (July 10 to August 15 and March 5 to April 15, with specific regulations for driven hunts)
Red Partridge Male Claim Hunting Season
Dates and Areas
- Cadiz and Malaga: January 15 to February 25
- Cordoba, Huelva, and Seville:
- Low Zone: January 8 to February 18
- Added Area: January 15 to February 25
- Almeria, Granada, and Jaen: Holders of hunting rights can choose between:
- January 7 to February 17
- January 24 to March 6
Hunting Days
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Catch Quota per Hunter per Day
- Turtle Dove and Quail (combined): 10
- Pigeon (mid-season): 15
- Thrush: 25
- Waterfowl in Doñana: 15
- Red Partridge with claim: 4