Santa Fe - Duck Shooting.

Duck Hunting, including Perdiz and Doveshooting.

DESTINATION: Alejandra, Santa Fe province. Northern Argentina

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Water fowling is the main activity in this area and our country is, without a doubt, a great choice particularly duck hunting. Reserves in northern Santa Fe are a permanent inhabitat 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.(Click over the duck link to see a full sized illustration). The unique grounds, the permanent water wealth and the great culture of rice, turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for the variety of aquatic animal species.

For the duck hunting, that takes part in the morning and in the afternoon, local hunters are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the head guide. Every hunter is accompanied by a guide, an assistant and a dog, to the hunting place in 4x4 light trucks.

We may be shooting by a lagoonside from 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. To pick up downed ducks we will be using retrieving dogs such as Labs after the hunt is over. We will also provide hunters with boots, waders, capes, etc.

SEASON:
May / August (regular season)

January / April (special extended season)

PROGRAM:
In this program, each hunter shoots between 200 and 250 rounds. Shooting begins at daybreak all the way up to 11.00 AM. Then we return to the lodge where we have lunch and rest until about 4.00 PM when we get back to our shooting spots and go on until night falls.

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 with each dogs.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The resort covers 10 hectares on the banks of the San Javierito River. Resort Don Isidro was built in 1993 and it was fully refurbished - both structure and decoration - in 1997. The house is divided into three main sectors, and has all the necessary services to accommodate 10 to 12 persons ( 6 to 7 hunters and their guests). Seven double and single 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, etc.
Another external construction for the employees, an harbor for the boats, dog kennels and a equipment deposit.

> Included:
Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, whisky or any other strong drink and beer, welcome drink when you arrive at the lodge, typical dinner served with wines, guide/assistant, transport to and from hunting locations, transfer in/out from Santa Fe airport.

> Not included:
Imported whisky or any other strong drink, cigars, clothes, personal equipment and gratuities. Domesitc flights, transfers in/out by van from Buenos Aires city.

> Hunting License:
U$D 100.- per hunter (Santa Fe province)

> Temporary gun importation permit:
U$D 70.- * per gun. (goverment tax). Maximun 2 guns.
* Not needed if you use the lodge guns.

> Gun rental:
U$D 50.- Per day per gun
To save hunters the inconvenience of traveling with their fire guns, and the importation permit, the operation has its own equipment at clients disposal.

> Others:
Domestic air fares, accomodations in Buenos Aires, city tours, tango shows, shopping could be arranged.

TESTIMONIALS

“ we had a GREAT time bird shooting at the lodge outside of Sante Fe. The diversity and abundance of birds was extremely impressive. It has to be the best in the world...and this is someone speaking who owns ranches in Montana and South Dakota. We will definately be back next year and perhaps do some fishing in the meantime.”
Chuck Pfeifer
NEW YORK, USA

 I had a blast!!!,
Gary Lankford
TEXAS, USA

For USA contact Fred Clough at fred@lax-a.is or give me a call in the USA at 207-423-4306.

For further information about fishing in Argentina please contact Árni Baldursson at Lax-á office through e-mail: arnib@lax-a.is