# Hunting and animal poisoning in Lanzarote

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hunting-and-animal-poisoning-in-lanzarote
> Updated: 2026-08-21T09:27:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 2026 hunting season in Lanzarote and La Graciosa commenced in mid-August, beginning with rabbit hunting and followed by partridge and wood pigeon seasons. The season follows a period of disruption in Haría in 2025, when hunting was suspended due to animal poisonings.

Concerns regarding toxic substances resurfaced in August 2026 following the deaths of several dogs. In response, the Cabildo de Lanzarote activated a poisoning protocol established in 2014 and issued a recommendation for hunters to avoid bringing dogs to the municipality of Haría. Environmental agents and local authorities have been deployed to monitor the area, and officials have advised the public not to handle suspicious substances or food remains.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Lanzarote authorities advise against hunting with dogs in Haría

The Cabildo de Lanzarote has advised hunters to avoid bringing dogs to Haría due to suspected animal poisoning following several canine deaths in the area.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-authorities-advise-against-hunting-with-dogs-in-hara

### 2026-08-13: Lanzarote begins new 2026 hunting season

The 2026 hunting season begins in Lanzarote on August 16, featuring rabbit hunting and strict conservation rules following previous poisoning incidents in the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lanzarote-begins-new-2026-hunting-season

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