General Information:

The resort at San Javier is situated in the Province of Santa Fé on the banks of the San Javier River, and is able to offer guests the option of Dorado fishing in addition to duck, dove and partridge shooting.

The Shooting:

Duck shooting is perhaps the main activity in this area, and the rice fields in Santa Fé Province are a permanent habitat for the many different duck species of Argentina.  The unique grounds, and the extent of water in this great delta of streams, lagoons and marshes, turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for a wide variety of aquatic animal species.

Guests will be transported to the shooting areas in 4x4 light trucks.  Mostly you will be shooting alongside lagoons, from blinds located in the water. Every spot will have decoys set up and each gun will be assisted by a bird-boy who will use typical calls to attract the birds, and who will retrieve the birds.

The dove shooting, takes place during the afternoon, and in this area you will have the chance to shoot hundreds of cartridges per outing.  Partridge are shot during the evening, with Britneys and Pointer dogs

For all species of wing shooting, the experienced guides have a fine knowledge of just where and how to find the conditions appropriate for each guest’s preferences.

The Programme:

the resort is situated on the banks of the San Javier River, close to the town of San Javier, some 550km from Buenos Aires.  It is accessible by domestic flights to Santa Fé airport, where members of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the resort.  Domestic and charter flights can be arranged.

Normally the duck shooting will be scheduled for the early morning.  Breakfast is served at 5am and the duck shoot that follows will continue until about 10am.  You will then return to the Lodge to have an early but substantial lunch, with time thereafter to relax either by the pool or for a siesta.

At around 3pm you will have the opportunity to shoot for dove and/or partridge until evening. 

Seasons:

Because of the extensive damage caused by duck to crops and rice fields in the Province of Santa Fé, the open season here is longer than in other parts of Argentina.  The shooting season in Santa Fé is from January to October. 

Dorado fishing is available from January to April.

Accommodation:

The lodge is located on the banks of the San Javier River, close to Sdan Javier town.  The resort has all the necessary facilities to accommodate 12 guests.  There are six double rooms, all en-suite with private bath, a big kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room, a rest room, another rest room with satellite TV and music, and a swimming pool.

Both lunch and dinner will be preceded by a wide selection of drinks and a variety of cheese, ham, olives and drinks. 

Rates:

Conditions:

A deposit of 50% confirms a reservation.  The balance is payable 60 days before commencement of the programme.