The Cabildo of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, through the Environment Area led by counselor Samuel Martín, has launched a special inspection and surveillance device in various hunting grounds of Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The operation is carried out with the collaboration of environmental agents and the Gesplan Canine Unit, which participates in preventive control tasks.
The main objective of this action is to guarantee compliance with hunting regulations and reinforce the protection of the natural environment before the start of the activity. Among the planned actions are the inspection of hunting grounds to detect the possible presence of poisoned bait, illegal capture devices, and other prohibited practices, as well as to verify compliance with the closed season and the limitations established for fauna conservation.
Preventive surveillance to protect fauna
The participation of the Canine Unit constitutes important technical support for inspection and surveillance tasks in the natural environment. The specialized dogs are trained to locate poisoned bait, one of the main threats to wildlife, as well as to detect the presence of traps, snares, jaws, and other prohibited capture methods.
The operation will also allow for the inspection of habitats and hunting grounds to verify compliance with the restrictions established in protected areas, ensure that there are no loose dogs outside authorized periods and zones, and reinforce control over possible infractions related to hunting activity.
These actions have an eminently preventive and deterrent character, contributing to ensuring that the season takes place within the law and in safe conditions for both hunters and the conservation of the natural environment.
A calendar approved by consensus
The device coincides with the start of the 2026 hunting season, the calendar for which was unanimously approved by the Insular Hunting Council of Lanzarote. The agreement was supported by the competent Ministry of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Insular Hunting Federation, the hunting societies of Lanzarote, the Timanfaya National Park, the Insular Directorate of the General Administration of the State, SEPRONA, the Agriculture and Livestock Area of the Cabildo, and environmental groups.
Samuel Martín emphasizes that "we have managed to agree on a proposal that guarantees the development of hunting activities within parameters of sustainability, respect for the natural environment, and safety, incorporating the necessary measures for the protection of the most sensitive spaces and species".
The rabbit season will begin on August 16 and will last until November 29, with open days on Thursdays and Sundays. For its part, the hunting of the Barbary partridge and the rock dove will take place between September 20 and November 22, on Sundays and two Thursdays in October.
Likewise, restrictions are maintained in protected natural spaces, areas integrated into the Natura 2000 Network, and other areas of special interest for fauna conservation, in addition to a special controlled hunting regime for a maximum of 25 non-resident hunters in Lanzarote.
The Minister of Environment and Hunting, Samuel Martín, highlights that "this operation responds to the Cabildo's commitment to responsible management of hunting activities and to the protection of our natural heritage. The collaboration between the Canine Unit and environmental agents allows for reinforced prevention and inspection efforts before the start of the season, acting against illegal practices that put the island's fauna and ecosystems at risk".
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