Argentina Mixed-Bag Shooting - Duck Perdiz Pigeon Dove

Rod and Gun :: Your Hunting and Fishing Travel ResourceArgentina Mixed-Bag Bird Shooting
Each of our Argentina outfitters offers shooting for a variety of gamebirds — ducks, geese, doves, pigeons and perdiz. Each of our Argentina outfitters offers shooting for a variety of gamebirds - ducks, geese, doves, pigeons and perdiz.

In all the world, there is no place that can compare to Argentina for its variety and abundance of game birds. In the Province of Entre Rios in the east, huge populations of doves and pigeons plague farmers, and ducks of many species fill marshlands that stretch to the horizon. In the "big country" region of Buenos Aires Province to the south, geese, ducks, doves, pigeons and perdiz prosper in areas virtually undisturbed and unpopulated.

"A 28 gauge over/under, a stylish German shorthair on point what seemed like every few seconds-upland hunting doesn't get any better than this. Estancia La Posada is a game paradise." Steve Stutts, Rome, GA

May through August (winter in Argentina) is the season for hunting mixed bag. The latitude is similar to central Texas, and as such, the climate offers nice winter weather, with lows in the 30s and 40s and highs in the 60s and 70s throughout the long season. Aside from the great shooting and pleasant weather, you will find Argentine hospitality to be both genuine and generous. Even in remote areas, dining is terrific and — as you can see from the photos — lodge accommodations range from very nice to opulent.

"Cerro had a great variety of ducks and the number of ducks was equally amazing. Lucinda and I had one duck hunt that would equal an entire season of hunting in Arkansas!" Tal Goldsby, Hughes, AR

On our Argentina bird hunts, we prefer small parties of four to eight guns, in order to assure the best hunting and individual personal attention for our guests, and as always, we will carefully consider seasonal variations, your preferred species and your budget.

In this site, you will find our recommendations for the best bird hunting in Argentina. Many years of research and countless visits to these lodges (and many others we choose not to represent) has given us the knowledge to make your trip the most productive and memorable adventure of your life.

Our Agentina bird hunting lodges offer true luxury. Our Agentina bird hunting lodges offer true luxury.

El Retiro / Cerro de la Cruz

Southern Buenos Aires Province is the only region of Argentina with huge populations of all of Argentina's game bird species. These Montana-like surroundings offer superb gunning for geese, ducks, doves, pigeons and perdiz. You may opt to hunt geese in the morning and doves in the afternoon one day and then go to ducks in the morning and perdiz in the afternoon the next. Or you might choose to hunt doves all day and enjoy a lavish asado picnic in the field. Well-known outfitter, Floro Lavalle, allows such flexibility and has so many quality options that individual guests can concentrate on their favorite species.

His guests are accommodated in either of his two lovely estancias, El Retiro and Cerro de la Cruz.

El Rincon / Santa Rosa

These lodges offer Argentina's best combination of high-volume dove hunting, classic duck hunting for many species and excellent perdiz hunting over well-trained bird dogs. Outfitter Luis Brown and River Plate Wingshooting are Argentina’s true pioneers of duck and high-volume dove hunting and are legendary for both the quality of shooting and the luxury of their accommodations. Guests stay at either of two country mansions, El Rincon or Santa Rosa.

Call us at 1-800-211-4753 today for details and be one of the lucky sportsmen who experiences Argentina's great mixed-bag bird hunting!

COST:
El Retiro/Cerro de la Cruz: $865/night
El Rincon/Santa Rosa: $1185/night
PRIME TIME:
Early May through mid-August
HOW TO GET THERE:
Many excellent carriers such as American, Continental, Delta, United, Lan Chile, and Aerolineas Argentinas offer flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina, from Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, New York, Miami, or Los Angeles. All of the flights depart the U. S. in the evening and arrive Argentina early morning the next day.
El Retiro/Cerro de la Cruz:

There are three options on travel from BA to the lodge(s):

  1. Change airports in BA and fly commercially to Bahia Blanca, then ground transfer one hour
  2. 5-hour drive to Cerro or El Retiro in a private vehicle.
  3. Private air charter directly from the international airport to a runway near the lodge.
El Rincon/Santa Rosa:
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, guests are met and transferred 3 ˝ hours in a private vehicle to the lodge(s).
DETAILS:
A color brochure and references are available. You might also find our Argentina Planning and Packing Information helpful. To learn more about Argentina history click here.