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Is there a minimum land area required to establish a hunting ground in Navarra?
Yes, to establish a hunting ground in Navarra, it is essential to have a minimum area of 2,000 hectares. However, there are exceptional cases where it is possible to create a hunting ground with less surface. In municipalities that do not have enough land to reach 2,000 hectares, local hunting grounds are allowed with less than 15 hectares per local resident hunter. Local hunting grounds may have a minimum of 1,000 hectares, provided that big game is the main activity and that the ground is managed by the municipality or awarded through a public tender.
What are the requirements to create a hunting ground in Navarra?
To create a hunting ground in Navarra, considering it is a private ground, a constitution request must be submitted to the Director General of the Environment. The application must include the proposed boundaries of the ground, cartography at a 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 scale, and cadastral justification of the included land and ownership. If there are several owners, all must sign the application and appoint a representative for notifications.
What options exist when creating a hunting ground in Navarra?
Hunting grounds in Navarra can be private (managed by individuals) or local (managed by one or more municipal entities). There are also intensive-use hunting grounds at the regional level. Currently, the only authorized intensive hunting grounds in the region are those of Valdorba and Buñuel Pestriz.
Are there any publicly owned hunting grounds in Navarra?
Yes, Navarra also has hunting grounds managed by the Department of Rural Development and Environment of the Government of Navarra. Examples include the Ezprogui-Sabaiza hunting ground, the Aralar hunting ground, and the Rala hunting ground.
What species can be hunted in a Navarra hunting ground?
In a Navarra hunting ground, large game species such as wild boar, roe deer, red deer, fallow deer, and Iberian ibex may be hunted. Hunting of small game species is also allowed, including mammals like rabbit and hare, and birds such as quail, turtle doves, pigeons, red-legged partridge, and pheasant. Some waterfowl and migratory bird species are also authorized.
How much does it cost to buy a hunting ground in Navarra?
The price of a hunting ground in Navarra varies depending on the land area, location within the region, the type of hunting (big or small game), and the density of game species. The reputation of the hunting ground is another factor that influences the price.