DUCK, DOVE, PERDIZ AND PIDGEON

The hunt

This is a very attractive combo program. Usually we shoot ducks at least three mornings, two or three afternoons for dove and pigeon and while we are on season, one or two afternoons for perdiz. The group can choose what to hunt the rest of the time and as an alternative we offer one afternoon of fishing for Dorado, “the tiger of the river”. Duck hunting is over decoys, perdiz with pointing dogs and fast shooting for doves and pigeons. The area is very interesting because of the diversity of fauna and flora. Important: season for perdiz is short!

Limits:

30 ducks per day.

10 perdiz per day

Doves: Can expect to shoot around 300 shells in ½ day.

Pigeons: Is the least reliable, sometimes mixed with the doves. If you want pigeons mainly, you need to go to Santiago.

Even though the duck spots are close to the lodge, the access can be difficult. Some times we need to ride horses or take little boats towed by a horse.

CAUTION! For many hunters this is the highlight of the trip, but the physical condition may be a limitation. Also the Perdiz requires long walking.

Species

Rosie billed pochards, White face & Fulvous tree ducks. Brazilian, Silver and White Collar teal.

Eared Doves.

Blue & spotted pigeons.

Perdiz.

Snipe (occasionally)

The lodge

Los Isleños is a ranch where we grow rice, corn, sorghum and other crops. The house is not very big, but very cozy, has 2 double bedrooms with private bathrooms and 3 more bedrooms sharing two bathrooms. Ideal size of group is 6. The food is absolutely outstanding and so it is the hospitality of our staff.

Season

February through August for ducks, doves & pigeons.

Perdiz: May, June and July

Weather

February and March: 65° to 85°F.
April 60° to 80°F High moisture.
May 50° to 70°F. High moisture.
June, July and August 35° to 70°F. High moisture

How to get

From Buenos Aires:

a) Charter flight to La Paz and ground transfer to Los Isleños (20 minutes)

b) Commercial flight to Paraná or Santa Fe and ground transfer (2 hours) to Los Isleños

Program

ARGENTINA
Ducks, Doves, Pigeons and Perdiz.
Season: March through August

Day 1:
Depart from hometown and overnight flight to Buenos Aires.

Day 2:
Early morning arrival into Buenos Aires.
Our host will greet you and provide assistance through customs.
Transportation to domestic airport. Flight to Parana (45 min.).
Van transportation to hunting area. Enjoy evening hunting.
Overnight at the estancia.

Day 3 through day 6:
Full days of duck, dove, pigeon or perdiz hunting.

Day 7: Morning hunt.
Van transportation to the Parana airport.
Flight to Buenos Aires. Reception and transportation to international airport.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

• All ground transportation as required by itinerary.
• Bilingual host provided from arrival into Buenos Aires through departure back.
• 5 full days of duck, dove, pigeon or perdiz over dogs hunt.
• Accommodation in private estancia.
• Bird Boy.
• Hunting license.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wine and beer.

YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Gun introduction papers to Argentina (US$100)
• Any airfare.
• Extra Shells (US$ 12 per box waterfowl and US$ 11 per box upland).
• Internal flight and International airfare.
• Laundry, communications and tips.
• Gun rental (US$ 50 per day). Any airfare.
• Tips.
• Transfers, tours or extensions of the trip of any kind.

What to bring

A laundry service (not included in the package) but is available at very reasonable price, so there’s no need to pack a lot of cloth. In addition to the hunting and casual cloth, the following items are very important:

Waders
Rain Jacket
Warm Jacket
Flash light
Gloves
Long underwear
Warm socks
Walking boots
Ear plugs.