Red Stag Montería — Castile & León, Spain

The Castile & León region of central-western Spain holds the largest red deer population in western Europe, with the Salamanca and Zamora provinces producing exceptional trophy stags in diverse dehesa landscape of holm oak, rockrose, and grassland. The classic Spanish montería (battue) is conducted from October through February — hundreds of beaters and podenco hounds push deer and boar through designated shooting lines.

Castile Montería Outfitters manages exclusive access to 50,000+ acres of prime private finca land. Your shooting position (puesto) is assigned for the morning drive, and with deer densities among Spain's highest, action is near-guaranteed. Evenings in converted monastery lodges with traditional Castilian roast lamb and Ribera del Duero wine make this a luxury sporting experience.