There are two kinds of Chamois on the Spanish territory, Pyrenean Chamois and Cantabrian Chamois.
Hunting season:
The Pyrenean Chamois can he hunted between March and end of June, starting again in mid October until end of January.
On the other hand, the hunting season for the Cantabrian Chamois is between April and November and then during February.
Rupricapra pyrenaica parva: Is this beautiful goat antelope that lives in the Pyrenees Shoulder height 29-30 inches (74-76 cm). Weight 55-90 pounds (25-41 kg). Summer coat is reddish, turning brown in winter. Underparts are pale. Rump, throat, lower jaw and front of face are yellowish. Larger and darker than the Cantabrian chamois, with longer, thicker horns.
Distribution: Locally in the Pyrenees Mountains of northeastern Spain
Medals
Gold: 23 4/8″ SCI points
Silver: 22″ SCI points
Bronze: 20″ SCI points
Ovis gmelini musimon is the smallest chamois, with the lightest coloration. Shoulder height for males is about 28 inches (71 cm). Weight 45-75 pounds (20-34 kg). Summer coat is reddish, turning brown in winter. Underparts are pale. Rump, throat, lower jaw and front of face are yellowish. Smaller and paler than the Pyrenean chamois and with shorter, slimmer horns.
Distribution: Cantabrian Mountains of northwestern Spain.
Medals
Gold: 20 4/8″ SCI points
Silver: 19 4/8″ SCI points
Bronze: 18″ SCI points
Testimonial
Spain!!!!! So many good menories were made on this trip. The food was absolutely incredible. La paella is the best. The hunting was amazing, beautiful trophies and beautiful scenery, but most importantly the people were fantastic, always kind and willing to help.
Thank you Vicente and Vicente Jr, Alberto and everyone else who made this the best trip. I wish you all many blessings and good luck with future hunts.
Viva España!!!!!!
Carson T. Hoffman
