Doves High End

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The hunt

Early morning, after a full breakfast, we drive (5 to 45 min.) to the field where the guides will have the blinds set and cases of shells ready. About half hour after light breaks, clouds of doves will start swarming over the hunters. There is no way to describe it; you must see to believe it.

The birds will fly all day long, but anyway we take a break for lunch in the field or at the lodge.

Depending on the time of the year, we shoot on grain fields or close to the roosts. This is the highest volume shooting ever seen; the use of shoulder pads and semiautomatic guns are highly recommended. For those who REALLY want to shoot a lot, we recommend two guns of same caliber, and a bird boy plus a loader. The limit is set by the hunter’s capacity; there are always more birds than anybody can shoot.

Species

Eared dove

The lodge

This magnificent house was built for a former dictator of Paraguay.

It has, 2 living rooms, a huge dining room, bar, 6 double bedrooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning and fireplace. It also has a swimming pool, tennis court, gazebo with a billiard table and bar. A 6000 ft. grass landing strip by the house.

It is surrounded by 33.000 acres of prime farmlands, where zillions of doves feed on Milo, corn, wheat and other crops.

Season

March through October 15th

Weather

The Argentinean Chaco area is very hot in summer, that’s why we don’t hunt from mid October to March.

March and April (Fall): 65º F to 80º. Some rains

June, July and August (Winter): 35º F to 75º F. Cool mornings and warm days. Dry.

September, October (Spring): 65º F to 85º F. Some rains

How to get

From Buenos Aires:

	Charter flight departing from the international airport and landing at La Guarida. Highly recommended (check prices). Not included in price.
	Commercial flight to Santiago del Estero and 2 1/2 hours of driving by good paved road.
	Commercial flight to Tucuman and 4 hrs. drive to the lodge.

Program

ARGENTINA

DOVE HUNTING (3 days)

Santiago del Estero Province

Day 1:

Departure from home city.

Overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Day 2:

Early morning arrival to Buenos Aires. Our host will greet you and provide assistance through customs.

Van transportation to the domestic airport to take the flight to Santiago.

Transportation will be provided to Estancia La Guarida (2-½ hrs drive).

Time permitting enjoy evening hunt.

Days 3 and 4:

Full days of dove hunting.

Day 5:

Morning dove hunting.

Van transportation provided to the Santiago del Estero airport.

Commercial flight to Buenos Aires.

Host will greet you upon arrival at the domestic airport in Buenos Aires and provide transportation to the international airport.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

· All ground transportation as required by itinerary.

· Bilingual host provided from arrival into Buenos Aires through departure back.

· 2 full days and 2 half day of dove hunting .

· Accommodation in private estancia.

· Double rooms with fireplace, air conditioning and private bathrooms.

· Hunting license.

· Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wine and beer.

YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

· Gun introduction papers to Argentina.

· Laundry.

· Communications.

· Tips.

· Gun rental. (U$S 20 per day )

· Extra Shells (U$S 9 per box)

· Bird boy (U$ 20 a day).

· Any airfare.

· Transfers, tours or extensions of this program of any kind.

What to bring

A laundry service (not included in the package) is available at very reasonable price, so there’s no need to pack a lot of cloth.

Rain Jacket

Hunting jacket not very heavy

Flash light

Shooting gloves

Shooting glasses

Earplugs

Walking boots

Shoulder pad and shell pad.

Sunscreen.