Program Information

Beceite Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) is the king of the Beceite Mountains. Horns are big, high, wrinkled and ringed and it can measure over 90 cm. Spanish hunters named its horns “airplane trophy” due the similar form with an aircraft wings. The Beceite ibex trophy is the second largest size of our 4 Spanish ibex species.

Hunting is carried out in private areas, close the Beceite National Game Reserve, the highest density game area. You´ll be guided by National Reserve official gamekeepers always with the support of an English speaker guide from Pyrenean Outfitters. We can offer from representative trophies to the best trophy class ibex from Beceite mountains.

The hunting area is mountainous with plateaus in altitudes between 1000 and 1700 meters above the sea level. Hunting method is by stalking with the support of 4×4 vehicles. Some areas are easy to walk and other more steep,   we will plan the hunting depending of the physical condition of each hunter.

Beceite range is located in the north east of Spain, near Barcelona and the Mediterranean coast. It´s a perfect trip for a tourism combo, sightseeing tours, wine tasting and discovering Catalan cuisine. Beceite ibex is part of the Spanish ibex Grand Slam and one of the 9 different mountain species of Spain, don´t hesitate to ask us for combined programs with Gredos, Ronda and Sierra Nevada ibex, Pyrenean and Cantabrian chamois, barbary sheep, mouflon and Balearian goat.

Hunting season

From 1 October to 30 May. There best seasons are two:  December, during the rut time. The old males run around the herds of females and it´s the moment where we can find this old and cautious billy who remains hided the whole year. The other season is March and April, when the males are in herds of 10-20 animals and come down in the fields to feed the first sprouts of tender spring grass.

Location

Beceite mountains are located in the northeast of Spain, in between Teruel, Castellon and Tarragona provinces. Depending of the chosen area, the distance to the Barcelona Airport is  2 to 4 hours-drive.

Trip plan

Day 1: Meeting and greetings in Barcelona airport, transfer to the lodge and rest.

Day 2: hunting ibex.

Day 3: Hunting ibex

Day 4: Hunting ibex if necessary or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport or another hunting area in case of combo with other species.

In our hunting areas the population and quality of the ibex are really high. Usually, in one or two days the hunting is done, so this schedule may change. We can offer alternative activities for hunters and observers once the ibex is harvested.

Lodging

Usually the hunters are lodged in comfortable mountain hotels or agritourism houses. In Spain the cuisine is part of our culture, you will discover during your trip the Spanish gastronomy and some of  the most famous dishes and wines of our country.

  • Include
  • • Trophy fee of the chosen species and category.
    • Meeting and greetings in Barcelona airport.
    • All ground transportation.
    • 3 lodging nights and 3 hunting days.
    • 1×1 hunting with English/ Spanish speaker professional guide
    • full board lodging with 3 meals per day.
    • Soft drinks and wines.
    • Rifle rental.
    • First preparation of trophies
  • Not Included
  • • International and domestic flights.
    • Spanish hunting permit: 150€
    • Additional hunting day: 750€
    • Observers/additional night without hunting: 250€/day
    • Spirits.
    • Travel insurances.
    • Sightseeing tours for observers.
    • Taxidermy and trophy shipment.
    • Tips.

possible combinations

Beceite ibex is one of the 4th species of the Spanish Ibex Slam. Ask us for a tailored budget including all ibex species.

This hunting trip can also be combined with Pyrenean and Cantabrian Chamois, Ronda, Southeastern and Gredos Ibex, Iberian Red deer, Mouflon, Roe deer, wild boar and Barbary sheep. Ask us for the combination you wish to do.

Additional information

Guns and ammunition

Light rifles in  6,5 and 7 mm calibers are the most adapted for this hunting: 6,5 Creedmoor, 270 Win and WSM, 7 mmRM, 300 Win Mag, Weatherby and WSM… with bullets from 130 to 180 grains.

Thanks to our sponsors Leica Sport Optics and Dorleac&Dorleac rifles, we courteously offer completely for free to our customers  light, custom-made and extremely accurate rifles equipped with the last models of HD Leica Scopes.

Request detailed program: info@pyreneanoutfitters.com

Request information by phone or whatsapp: +34 619 788 789

Note: Is the hunters responsibility to obtain a hunting or travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances. Pyrenean Outfitters can provide insurance coverage hunting in any country.