Hunting a roe deer is not just a matter of marksmanship, but of patience and instinct. The roe deer is a symbol of elegance and cunning — one of the most elusive animals in Spain — and its hunt represents a challenge that tests every hunter.
Roe Deer Spain season officially opens on April 1st, and we wasted no time. Just three days later, on April 4th, we were already welcoming our hunter at Madrid Airport. From there, it’s only a 1 hour and 15-minute drive to our hunting grounds — one of the best areas for roe deer in Spain.
Traditional Spanish Cuisine and Our First Afternoon Roe Deer Hunt
After checking into a charming rural hotel — where roe deer can often be seen right from the window — we enjoyed a hearty lunch at the area’s top grill restaurant, savoring the region’s famous roast suckling pig. Despite a long flight, our hunter chose action over rest, and we set out that same afternoon. We took position on a hill overlooking fields where a remarkable buck often appears.
Waiting with Stunning Views on a Perfect Spring Afternoon
There are two ways to hunt roe deer in Spain: stalking through the fields or sitting and waiting where we’ve scouted a mature buck. This time, we opted to wait. April’s young green shoots make the fields irresistible to roe deer, and this spot had proven reliable. It was a warm, beautiful spring day — the perfect weather and season for hunting a roe deer, perhaps a bit too warm, causing the roe deer to delay movement. While our hunter soaked in his first Spanish hunting experience, Alfonso, CEO and lead guide of Top Spanish Hunting, scanned every shaded spot with binoculars in search of our buck.
We Spotted Our Roe Deer Resting in the Forest
About an hour in, young does began moving, but our buck remained unseen — unusual behavior. Suddenly, Alfonso spotted him, resting in the shade of a small woodland 500 yards away. The roe deer was calm but could rise at any moment as the afternoon progressed.
A Careful Stalk Toward Our Target Roe Deer
Time was running short. We explained our approach plan to the hunter, who agreed enthusiastically. Our goal: to close the distance to 250 yards, the closest we could get without being detected, using the terrain to our advantage.
In Position and Ready to Shoot
Thanks to Alfonso’s guidance, we reached the ideal position. The buck was still bedded, so the hunter got into position, lying prone and resting the rifle on a Harris bipod. After confirming he was steady and ready, we waited. Just five minutes later, with about 40 minutes of daylight left, the buck stood up and began feeding.
The Shot and the Wait
Everything was in place — Alfonso had the buck perfectly in frame on camera, and the hunter was calm. The buck presented a broadside shot, and the trigger was pulled. The buck reacted immediately and ran about 200 yards across a field into the nearby woods. The hit was clear, but watching him run left us with a sense of uncertainty.
Brezo, Our Bavarian Tracking Dog, Takes Over
After a short, respectful wait to allow the roe deer to bed down, we released Brezo, our expert Bavarian tracking hound. Without hesitation, he followed the exact path the buck had taken. Within seconds, his bark echoed — he had found him. The shot had hit a bit forward, but it was effective. We quickly arrived and recovered the animal.
Trophy Photos and Celebration
After honoring the animal with a moment of respect, we took some stunning trophy photos with this exceptional roe deer Spain specimen. The meat, untouched by the shot, was carefully prepared to be enjoyed later — a true field-to-table moment. It was a perfect end to our first outing in pursuit of roe deer in Spain.
Our hunter was eager for more — and the next morning, the hunt continued. But that’s a story for another entry…
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