Hunting ranches / hunting preserves for sale in Cantabria

The best areas to acquire a hunting ground in Cantabria are Valderredible (especially for hunting wild boar, roe deer, hare, quail, and woodcock), as well as Liébana and Soba.

The minimum size to create a hunting ground in Cantabria is 750 hectares. However, if the ground covers the entire area eligible for hunting use within a municipality, the minimum required surface area is 250 hectares.

To hunt in a hunting ground in Cantabria, it is necessary to have a hunting license issued by the Ministry of Rural Affairs, Fisheries, and Food. The hunter must also have mandatory civil liability insurance and authorization from the landowner. Additionally, if using a firearm, the corresponding weapon license or firearm certificate is required. To hunt in the Saja Regional Game Reserve, an additional permit is needed, which is obtained by participating in the hunting permit lotteries organized by the Directorate-General of Forests and Biodiversity.

In Cantabria, there are two types of hunting: big game and small game. As a result, large species such as wild boar, roe deer, red deer, and chamois can be hunted in the region. Small game species such as fox, hare, and rabbit may also be hunted, along with various birds. Among the most characteristic bird species in the region are the red-legged partridge, woodcock, wood pigeon, common pheasant, and quail.

87% of Cantabria's territory is designated for hunting, which corresponds to more than 462,000 hectares.

Yes, it is possible to visit a hunting ground before buying it. In fact, at Cocampo we always recommend visiting the property in person before finalizing the purchase in order to understand its condition and avoid any surprises.