ARGENTINA Waterfowl and Wing Shooting

Duck and Perdiz Hunting

In an area about an hour flight from Buenos Aires Argentina lies a wingshooters' paradise! The flat farmlands provide phenomenal opportunities for Duck and Perdiz (Partridge) hunting.

Duck Hunting
The ducks are hunted in flooded farmland areas in approximately 2-3 foot water. Blinds are natural wetland reeds and each hunter is provided a swamp stool. The mud is not mucky at all and provides easy walking. Chest waders are a necessity on our duck hunts. Decoys around the hunting area are typical. The hunting is done with two hunters per blind. Each hunter pair will have their own personal driver and birdboy. Every day you can expect to change swamps so as to have a top quality hunting experience.

Duck species you may expect to shoot
- Rosy-billed Pochard
- White-faced whistling duck
- Blue Wing teal
- Silver teal
- Southern Wigeon
- Shovelers
- Brown Pintail
- Fulvous tree duck
- Cinnamon teal

Typical Duck Hunting Day
Following an American breakfast, hunters are transported to the field. Accompanying each hunter is a guide or birdboy who carries shells, places the hunters in the blind, sets decoys, calls the birds (usually by whistling) and caters to your every need. Before noon, hunters return to the house or local restaurant for drinks and lunch. If returning to the house you may choose to have have a little siesta before returning to the field for the afternoon hunt. Duck hunts take place in the mornings and afternoons and a hunter who can shoot straight can expect to shoot 25+ birds per hunt, i.e. ~ 50 per day.

Perdiz Hunting
Perdiz hunting is done in the afternoon only and is very similar of that of quail hunting. Yes, these Perdiz are wild and they fly like a very wild birds! They are single birds by nature so you and your hunting partner would take turns shooting. They utilize a point dog, usually a Brittany Spaniel. You can expect to shoot ~12 birds total for an afternoon of hunting for a hunting pair. Not the same volume as that of the ducks but a great experience non-the-less.
Yes, there is an occasional rabbit that runs by. Man are those rabbits huge! Hunting is done in flat farmland with grass about six inches high.

Lodging Facilities
The lodging facility is a quaint and comfortable Estancia with all amenities and comforts of home. There is adequate heating and guests can enjoy the quiet fire that burns every evening in the dining room's fireplace. There are accommodations for up to 8 hunters at a time.

Meals
Drinks and food are devine at this place! The cook is the wife of the outfitter and they have other helpers that are sons, cousins, and other family members assisting with the preparation. There is nothing cheap about the food or drink you will be offered. There are many types of wines, beer, and liquor provided. After a day or two, they'll have your favorite beverage waiting for you when you arrive back at the lodge without even asking.

Outfitter
Our trip provides an excellent hunting experience for the serious hunter, comfortable accommodations, and great food and drink. It reminds me of a small family owned Mom and Pop guide service here in the states with no commercialized glamour or expense.

2009 Season Dates: May 1st - July 31st

What the price per day includes:

  • Morning and afternoon hunting each day
  • Lodging: Ranch style Estancia
  • Airport Pick up/ Drop off: company trucks
  • All ground transportation
  • Food: breakfast (American style), lunch (nice restaurant), dinner (chef-prepared), appetizers and snacks
  • Drinks: Open bar: beer, liquor, wine (Argentine fine wines), soda, coffee

Pricing: $650 per day per hunter

What the price per day does not include:
Airfare expenses, Taxi to/from international and domestic airports in Buenos Aires, staff tips, gun entry tax or gun rental, and laundry.