DUCK HUNTING
Argentina offers some of the finest duck hunting to be found anywhere in the world. Liberal bag limits and unique waterfowl species make this country one of the best destinations for the serious waterfowl hunter. Our duck hunting areas lie just north of the province of Cordoba, and in the south in the province of Santiago del Estero. Our other area is in the province of Santa Fe, along the Parana River. The duck hunting season runs from May 1st through August 15th.
Our lodge, "Corrientes" in Santiago del Estero, is situated just minutes away from the water’s edge where our boats, powered by gauchos on horseback are waiting to pull you through the flooded plains to your shooting site. This on its own is worth the trip! Once you arrive at the shooting site you will step out of the boat and your bird boy will set up your shooting stool, prepare your blind and put out the decoys. Then prepare yourself for some of the most incredible duck hunting you will ever experience.
At certain times of the year, depending on the water level, this area is hunted by traveling up or down the rivers and wading on the flooded pastures. Along the banks, cover is found readily and used as a blind. The area is so vast that you never hunt the same place twice. Chest waders are a recommended although the water level you will be hunting in is usually below the knees. The area is also well known for excellent pigeon shooting, which can be added on as extra days . Arrangements must be made in advance to provide our scouts with ample time to locate birds and have dogs available on standby.
Corrientes Lodge has 4 bedrooms of double occupancy each with private bathrooms and showers. Our duck hunts can accommodate 8 hunters with a minimum of 4 and at least 2 days of hunting. There is a daily set limit of 20 ducks in the morning and 20 in the afternoon.
This areas is between 3 hours drive from Cordoba, and 2 1/2 hours drive from our Dove hunting lodges, making our duck hunts very convenient to combine with our high volume dove hunts in Cordoba.
LIST OF DUCKS FOUND IN THE AREA
Chiloe Widgeon
Red Shoveler
Rosey Billed Pochard
Yellow Billed Pintail
White Cheeked Pintail
Fulvous Tree duck
White Faced Tree duck
Brazilian Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Silver Teal
Ringed Teal
Speckled Teal
Black Headed duck
Rudy duck or Argentine Blue Bill
HUNTING IN SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO
$750 per hunter/day in Santiago del Estero (Corrientes Lodge)
$350 per/day for Non-Hunters in Santiago del Estero (Corrientes Lodge)
*All costs are based on double occupancy (Minimum of 4 Hunters). Single occupancy at additional charge -
Groups of less than 4 hunters please consult with us on Accommodations.
INCLUDED
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All accommodations, meals, wine and assorted beverages.
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All ground transportation.
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English speaking host.
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Guides, drivers, full staff and bird boys.
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Open bar with local wines and liquor
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Boats & Decoys.
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights to and from Argentina.
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Non Hunters, $350.00 USD per day per person.
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Hunting license, $200.00 USD per hunter.
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Shells $23.00 USD per box (25 shells per box)*
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Gun rental $70.00 USD per day, per hunter
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Tips, bird boys, $50 per day per hunter. Lodge staff $50 per day, per hunter.
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Field Fee $200 per hunter
OPTIONAL
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Gun permits $150 USD per gun; you may bring up to 3 guns per person.
*Shells price are subject to change without notice
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