Exposing the Brutality of Spanish Hunting from the Inside

• The book '¡No vais a quedar ni uno!' by Francisco Hughes offers a firsthand account of Spanish hunting practices, written after the author spent over a year infiltrating hunting circles.
• The work challenges the romanticized notion of ethical hunting by documenting the cruelty inflicted on both game animals and hunting dogs.

The Reality of Infiltration

• Hughes and fellow activists posed as audiovisual production staff, earning the trust of hunters to observe the montería—a traditional hunting method using large packs of dogs to corner prey for shooters.
• The narrative highlights the disturbing contrast between the hunters' often friendly, hospitable exterior and the brutal, often sadistic treatment of the animals in their care.
• The book details harrowing scenes, including severely injured dogs treated with DIY sutures and the systematic slaughter of wildlife cornered by packs.

Challenging Hunting Myths

• The author critiques the defensive claims of some hunters who disparage the montería in favor of rececho (stalking without dogs), noting that many animals are simply farm-raised for slaughter rather than truly wild.
• The project, supplemented by photographer Aitor Garmendia’s work and video evidence from AnimaNaturalis, strips away the justification for the sport.
• Ultimately, the book serves as a reflection on the human cost of a life dedicated to killing, arguing that the cycle of violence degrades not only the animals but the humans involved in these practices.