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The hunt

Dark in the morning, after a good breakfast, we drive to the pond (15 to 45 min.) and wade to the blinds. The blinds are built in the natural reeds and except for few spots are not dry blinds. The guide spreads the decoys and as soon as light comes, the marsh rises in thousand of noises and the ducks start flying, flock after flock to the decoys while the guide calls them.

After shooting over 20 ducks, we head back to the lodge, for a snack and a gourmet lunch, with wonderful Argentinean wines.

During the afternoon, we hunt ducks until is dark or we limit 30. Two or three evenings out of five, we hunt Perdiz over dogs or Pigeon. Then enjoy some drinks and another outstanding meal and get ready for the next day.

Species

Brown and White Cheek pintails, Fulvous and White face tree ducks.

Rosy billed Pochard, Chilean Widgeon, Red Shoveler.

Teals: Cinnamon, Silver, Speckled, Black head and Brazilian teal.

The lodge

a) La Mariana

250 miles SW of Buenos Aires. Two houses: One (Big house) a big living room and bar, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, can host seven pax. The other one, (Small house) has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dinning room and a very cozy living room and can host 4 hunters or 2 couples. Both houses are independent and can be used to lodge two different groups or one big group (up to 12). We have an excellent cook.

b) El Pangare

Located 200 miles SW from Buenos Aires. It is a charming house situated in the heart of the marshy area. One suite and 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom and a wonderful living room, facing the hunting grounds, where you can have lunch watching the ducks flying. Nice comfortable house for a group not bigger than 6.

Season

April 15th to August 15th.

Weather

April and May ( Fall ): 35º to 65º F. Some rain.

June and July (Winter) 30º to 60º F.

How to get

From Buenos Aires, by ground: About 4 ½ hours of driving by good paved road or charter flight (1h.15’).

Program

ARGENTINA

DUCK HUNTING ( 5 days )

Season: Mid April through July

BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE

Day 1:

Early morning, arrival into Buenos Aires.

Our host will greet you and provide assistance through custom

Land transportation to the hunting area. Afternoon duck hunting over decoys. Overnight at the estancia.

Day 2 through day 5:

Four full days of duck hunting over decoys.

Day 6:

Morning duck hunt.

Van 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.
	5 days of duck hunting over decoys.
	Accommodation in private estancia.
	Bird Boy.
	Hunting license.
	Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wine and beer.

YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

	Guns introduction papers (U$S 30)
	Shells. (U$S 10. - per box)
	Any Airfare.
	Laundry.
	Communications.
	Tips.
	Gun rental (U$S 25 per day).
	Transfers, tours or extensions of the trip of any kind.

** PRIVATE AIR CHARTER AVAILABLE.

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. In addition to the hunting and casual cloth, the following items are very important:

Chest waders.

Rain Jacket.

Warm Jacket.

Flash light.

Gloves.

Long underwear.

Warm socks