Doves & Pidgeons

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The hunt

Pigeons:

When we get to the field the decoys are spread and blinds built. The guides will carry the shells, stools and shotgun and as soon as we are set, the Pigeons will start decoying.

Pigeon decoy very well what makes this a very classic hunt. We hunt where they feed, in the morning or where they water in the afternoon. We pigeon hunt half a day and doves hunt the rest of the day.

A good afternoon the hunter can expect to shoot 80 to 120 decoying birds. Most of the times there will be much more available, but we quit around 100 birds per hunter.

Doves:

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 dove 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

Spotted and blue pigeon.

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

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 AND PIGEON HUNTING

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO PROVINCE

Season: March to October.

Day 1:

Depart from hometown, overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Early morning arrival to Buenos Aires.

Day 2:

Our host will greet you and provide assistance through customs.

Flight to Santiago del Estero and 2 ½ hr. drive to the lodge or private air charter to Santiago del Estero (not included in price).

Enjoy ½ day of dove or pigeon hunting.

Day 3 through day 5:

Enjoy 3 full days of dove & pigeon hunting over decoys.

Day 6:

Enjoy ½ day of dove or pigeon hunting.

Van transportation to Santiago del Estero and flight to B.A. or private air charter the international airport to get the evening flight of departure.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

	3 full days and 2 half days of dove and pigeon hunting.
	4 overnights in private estancia.
	Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wine and beer.
	Bilingual host provided from arrival into Buenos Aires through departure back.
	Bird boy.
	Hunting license.

YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

· Shells (U$S 10 per box)

· Any airfare.

· Laundry.

· Communications.

· Tips.

· Guns introduction papers.

· Gun rental. (U$S 25 per day)

· Extra Shells (U$S 9 per box)

· Bird boy ($ 25 a day).

· Transfers, tours or extensions of the trip 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