In Andalusia, new actions have been implemented to control the overpopulation of wild boar and feral pig. The Minister of Sustainability and Environment, Fina Martínez, communicated these measures in the Plenary of Parliament on November 12, 2026.
Andalusia currently has around 163,000 licensed hunters and more than 7,500 private or sporting hunting grounds. Hunting activities contribute over 1.7 billion euros to the regional Gross Domestic Product and generate nearly 33,000 jobs, of which 9,168 are direct jobs in the sector.
Hunting management measures
The announced measures aim to reduce the damage caused by the overpopulation of these animals in agriculture and the environment, as well as to protect livestock and reduce health risks and traffic accidents. The Resolution of May 26, 2026 establishes hunting emergency for the 2026-2027 season, which includes exceptional measures such as night waits and traps.
Additionally, restocking of wild boar will be generally suspended to prevent the spread of African swine fever, especially following outbreaks detected in wild boars in Catalonia.
Control and monitoring of species
The minister also announced that control of suids will be carried out in public mountains of Cádiz and Málaga, as well as monitoring in the national parks of Sierra Nevada and Sierra de las Nieves. These actions are part of the Andalusian Hunting Plan 2023-2033 and are aligned with the Andalusian Hunting Agenda 2026-2030.
Among the additional measures is the development of a system for accrediting predator controllers, which will be carried out using selective methods and animal welfare guarantees. A strengthening of the Hunting Observatory is also planned for better monitoring of species and their conservation status.
Finally, Fina Martínez mentioned the importance of moving towards a digital seal and adaptive management that adjusts captures to the evolution of species, as well as facilitating the incorporation of young people and women into hunting activities.
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