GENERAL INFORMATION:
This programme provides the opportunity for duck shooting in the immediate vicinity of Buenos Aires city. Only 1 hour's drive away it boasts an all inclusive system. In this area the shooting takes place in the evening and early morning, and the guns are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the hunting leader. Every gun is accompanied by a guide/assistant.

This area is a permanent habitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard, Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc. where they live all year round. The vast expanse of water and the pristine environment turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for many water species.

Extra bonus: If guests wish, there is also the chance for Dorado fly fishing at no extra cost!

SEASON: May – August RATES – 2008 SEASON:
£460 (US$850) for 2 Guns (or 1 Gun plus companion).

RATES INCLUDE:
2 shoots, ‘asado’ lunch, soft drinks, wine and beer, gun rental, guide/assistant and dog, transport to and from shooting locations, transfer in/out from Buenos Aires city.
- For the Guns: boots, waders and rain tackle
- For the Anglers: complete fly fishing tackle.

SUPPLEMENTS:
Shooting Licence - $40/gun/day
Cartridges - $12/box of 25

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Esquina, located in Corrientes Province is about 700km from Buenos Aires. It is an ideal shooting location, particularly for duck shooting. In fact, water fowling is the main activity in the area. The area is a permanent habitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard, Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc. The unique terrain and rice swamps turn this area into a particularly attractive programme for the duck-shooting.

The shooting takes place in the morning and in the afternoon.  Guns are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the head guide. Every Gun is accompanied by a guide, a bird-boy and a dog, and transport to the shooting area is in 4x4 light trucks.

You may be shooting from lagoon-side blinds located in the water. Every spot will have decoys set up and every hunter will be assisted by a bird-boy whose job is to make sure the hunter’s needs are catered for. Bird-boys will use typical calls and will pick up downed ducks.

As an alternative to duck hunting, and in order to preserve the species, other hunting activities are organized, such as: partridge, becacina, dove or hare shooting. This activity is also organized by the head guide and the assistants, each with dogs.

ACCOMMODATION:
La Pelada Lodge, dating back to the beginning of the last century, covers 80.000 acres and is located 20 miles far from Esquina on the banks of Corrientes river. The ranch has a spectacular view over the river and its delta, surrounded by dense vegetation with a wide range of plants and ancient trees. The view is panoramic and wonderful. The ranch consists of 4 spacious double rooms with private bath (accommodating up to 8 guests) and comfortable beds, a fireplace and great views. A large and majestic living room, carefully decorated, a bar made of quebracho wood and an important dining room will recall memories of times past. In the ranch galleries you can rest and have tea or lunch in the summer.  There is also a large garden with a swimming pool.

SEASON:
May - August.

ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES – 2008 SEASON:
The rate for an 8 Shoot, 4 Day, 4 Night Programme is £1,515/person (US$2,800/person) – Min. 2 Guns.

RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and beer, typical dinner served with wines, 8 shooting sessions with guide/bird-boy and dog, transport to and from shooting locations.

SUPPLEMENTS:
Shooting Licence - $40/gun/day
Cartridges - $12/box of 25
Gun Rental - $50/gun/day

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Province of Salta, Anta county. Here big populations of doves feed, sleep and flock around the feeding fields every day, offering the hunters thousands of shots in a typical day, amazing landscapes and sun all year-round. The area, a natural roost on the Andes Mountains, started few years ago with farming in the fertile valleys for sunflower, corn, wheat and sorghum. This provides the perfect environment for the bird populations, which reproduce by millions in just a few years. According to the National Department of Agriculture, the area that we shoot over is home to over 100 million birds, making Salta the best dove destination in the country.

Our parties stay in a classic hotel, just 5 to 15 minutes away from the shooting. Weather is dry, and warm winters provide excellent shooting from March to October. Everyday guests will shoot almost 8 hours to incredible and constant flocks of birds – 2 shooting sessions per day plus a morning shoot on the day of departure.

SEASON:
March - October

ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES – 2008 SEASON:
The rate for a 7 Shoot, 3 Days, 4 Nights package is £1,245/person (US$2,300/person) – with 1000 cartridges free of charge - (Minimum 4 guns)

RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and beer, welcome drink when you arrive at the hotel, typical dinner served with wines from Salta, bird-boy, transport to and from the shooting, transfers in/out from Salta airport, transfers in/out between the airports..

SUPPLEMENTS:
Shooting Licence - $50/gun/day
Cartridges - $10/box of 25
Gun Rental - $50/gun/day

To save hunters the inconvenience of travelling with their firearms, and the importation permit, the operation has its own equipment at clients disposal.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Duck shooting is the main activity in this area of Argentina. The low lying lands between the rivers in Entre Rios Province provide a permanent habitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard, Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc. The immense areas of water in this great delta of streams, lagoons and marshes, turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for the variety of aquatic animal species.

In addition there are large numbers of dove, partridge and pigeon available.

For the duck shoot, which takes place in the mornings or in the afternoons, guests are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the head guide. Every guest is accompanied by a guide and a bird-boy. Transport to the shoot is in light 4x4 trucks. The shooting will normally be from hides located in the water at the edge of the lagoons. Every spot will have decoys set up and every guest will be assisted by a bird-boy, and a dog for retrieving. Bird-boys will use typical calls.

Dove shooting normally takes place during the afternoon, and it will be a rare occurrence if guests here do not shoot more than 1000 cartridges per outing. Some of the shooting locations are located just 10-minute drive from the Lodge. Pigeon (Picazuru) is also available for shooting in this area, and up to 100 pigeon can easily be shot per outing.

At Los Laureles Lodge the shoot starts early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 5am, followed by the duck shoot, which continues until about 10am, when guests go back to the Lodge for an early lunch, followed by a rest – or some other activity, of which there are many including flyfishing for Dorado. At 3pm guests return to the fields for shooting dove or partridge.

ACCOMMODATION:
Los Laureles Lodge is located on the banks of the Paraná River, some 580km from Buenos Aires, and is accessed from Santa Fé airport. It is equipped with all the facilities and services to provide very comfortable accommodation for 12 persons (6 guests and their companions, or a shooting party of 12). There are six double rooms, all en-suite with private bath and air-conditioning, a big kitchen, a dining room with an adjoining grill, a sitting room, a sitting room with satellite TV and music and a swimming pool.

SEASON:
May – August

ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE – 2008 SEASON:
The rate for 5 shooting days/5 nights package £1,945/person (US$3,600) – Minimum 2 persons.

INCLUDED:
Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and beer, typical dinner served with wines, open bar, 5 days shooting with guide, bird-boy and dog, transport to and from shooting locations, and transfers in/ out from Santa Fe airport.

SUPPLEMENTS:
Shooting Licence – $120/gun
Cartridges – $10/box of 25
Gun Rental - $50/day

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