# European hunting sector and economic impact > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-hunting-sector-and-economic-impact > Updated: 2026-09-19T14:03:07.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Major hunting organizations from several European nations, including Spain, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France, convened in Almagro, Spain, for the Big Five FACE summit. Hosted by the International Center for Hunting Gastronomy, the meeting focused on the role of hunting in environmental conservation and its capacity to drive economic and social opportunities. Following these discussions, regional authorities in Spain have emphasized the sector’s economic impact. In Extremadura, provincial councils in Badajoz and Cáceres have implemented aid programs totaling 1.2 million euros to support local hunting societies in species recovery and population management. In Castilla-La Mancha, the hunting sector is recognized as a significant driver of the rural economy, contributing approximately 1,000 million euros annually and accounting for over 2 percent of the regional GDP. The industry supports more than 21,000 jobs and facilitates hunting tourism, with a significant portion of participants traveling from other autonomous communities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Hunting sector drives rural economy in Spain Spanish regional leaders emphasize the economic impact of hunting, noting it generates 1,000 million euros in Castilla-La Mancha and prompting new social hunting aid in Extremadura. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hunting-sector-drives-rural-economy-in-spain ### 2026-08-31: European hunting organizations meet in Almagro, Spain Hunting organizations from Spain, Germany, Italy, the UK, and France are meeting in Almagro, Spain, to discuss conservation and economic opportunities within the European hunting sector. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-hunting-organizations-meet-in-almagro-spain --- Cite as: European hunting sector and economic impact. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-hunting-sector-and-economic-impact