El Hierro Approves 2025 Hunting License Candidate Call

Overview

The Cabildo of El Hierro has approved the 2025 call for candidates seeking their first hunting license on the island.

Candidate Requirements and Testing

• Aspiring hunters aged 14 and over must pass aptitude tests, which include:
  • A theoretical quiz
  • A practical species identification exercise

These exams aim to ensure that new hunters understand conservation laws, local wildlife, and responsible hunting practices.

• Tests will be held on June 4th and 18th at the island’s Environmental Department offices in Valverde.
• Application deadlines are just before each exam.

Objectives and Significance

This initiative underscores the growing focus on regulated hunting and wildlife conservation in the Canary Islands.

• By requiring proper testing, local authorities hope to promote responsible hunting practices that protect biodiversity while allowing for sustainable game management.
• The new licensing process is part of larger efforts to ensure hunters are knowledgeable about legal obligations and ethical standards.

Application Process and Certification

• Candidates can apply via the island’s digital service platform or in person.
• Results will be publicly posted with regular updates.
• Passing the tests grants a certificate valid across the Canary Islands, facilitating legal hunting throughout the autonomous community.

Goals and Impact

With wildlife and conservation becoming more prominent issues, this move aims to:

• Balance human activity with environmental protection.
• Modernize hunting regulation on El Hierro.