La Gomera's Hunting Dog Training Zones for 2025-2026

Designated Training Areas

The government of La Gomera has officially designated several zones as training grounds for hunting dogs during the upcoming winter and summer seasons of 2025-2026. These areas include:

• Las Toscas
• Vega del Conde-El Higueral
• Quise
• Hondura
• La Caleta-El Moralito
• Erque-Erquito

Objectives and Regulations

The decision aims to regulate dog training activities amid ongoing hunting regulations, which strictly prohibit hunting or capturing animals during training periods.

Training fields will operate with specific rules to minimize environmental impact, such as:

• Limits on the number of dogs per hunter
• Prohibitions on using weapons
• Restrictions on disturbing wildlife

Schedule

• Las Toscas and Erque-Erquito zones will be active from December 2, 2025, until the start of summer training on June 7, 2026.
• The full list of six zones will be available for training beginning in June.

Context and Conservation

This move aligns with Spain’s broader wildlife management policies, emphasizing the balance between hunting traditions and environmental conservation.

It ensures that dog training related to hunting occurs responsibly, with proper oversight and environmental safeguards, particularly during breeding seasons.

Requirements for Hunters and Residents

Residents and hunters are advised to carry current hunting documentation when using these zones.

Summary

The decision highlights ongoing efforts to regulate hunting practices while maintaining cultural traditions on the island.