The beautiful region of Pallars Sobirà is a natural space that hides numerous animal species on its land, a space capable of intoxicating the five senses of its visitors. The extensive fauna that inhabits the place gives rise to the practice of activities such as hunting as well as fishing.
Hunting has become one of the favorite activities for many visitors and locals of Pallars Sobirà, and it is a perfect place to enjoy this hobby, always doing it in a controlled and legal way. The great wild fauna that inhabits these lands makes it possible to practice this traditional activity, an activity with many fans who come to Pallars Sobirà every year to enjoy a few moments of fun and entertainment with colleagues, friends or family.
And it is that in this region of the north of Lleida, hunting is usually practiced mostly in groups and through the well-known batida system. One of the hunting modalities is the big game hunting of ungulates, or what is the same, fallow deer, roe deer, chamois, wild boar, deer, among others. Small game hunting in Pallars Sobirà also acquires great relevance in the region, being able to cite animal species such as rabbit, quail, hare, red partridge, thrush and woodcock.
The weapons that are used for hunting are the rifle, the shotgun and even bow hunting. Hunting is one of the most common activities in Pallars Sobirà, as in the area where the Valls d'Àneu are found, one of the pearls located in the heart of the Pyrenees. In the Valls d'Àneu area you have two specially indicated places designed for the enjoyment of hunting lovers. On the one hand, you have the National Hunting Reserve (RNC), which is made up of Esterri d'Àneu, Alt Àneu and Guingueta d'Àneu, and, on the other hand, you have the Espot Reserve. And it is that in the Valls d'Àneu you will find a great diversity of ravines, rivers, high mountain lakes, reservoirs, source of life and perfect refuge for many animal species, becoming a favorite destination for hunters, as well as for fishermen.
In the Alt Pallars area, in the heart of the western Catalan Pyrenees, you will find the largest national hunting reserve in Catalonia and one of the largest in the entire country, with dimensions that exceed 81,000 hectares. This reserve affects three counties, and one of them is Pallars Sobirà, together with L'Alt Urgell and L'Alta Ribagorça. This region of great wealth and diversity of fauna has become one of the most visited destinations by hunting lovers, especially with regard to hunting species such as roe deer, wild boar, fallow deer, deer, chamois and mouflon.
It is obvious that before proceeding to enjoy a day of hunting in any of the hunting grounds or reserves located in Pallars Sobirà, it will be necessary to request authorization or a license to do so, as well as to go with the essential clothing and utensils to be able to proceed to carry out this activity, since it is key to have adequate equipment that meets two fundamental aspects: comfort and being mimetic with the environment (avoid strong colors). El Pallars Sobirà will become a perfect place to enjoy hunting in a safe, controlled, legal and entertaining way.
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