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El Monte dove and pigeon Lodge, owned and operated by Juan and Maria Alberdi, blends world-class gunning for dove and pigeon in a relaxed atmosphere in the San Luis province of Argentina. They offer exceptional shooting and hospitality with smoothly organized days. You'll hunt decoyed pigeon and passing doves on varying terrain. Accommodations are in a newly renovated estancia where the hosts and staff are very congenial and welcoming. This is a client favorite, and Juan and Maria are the consummate hosts.
El Monte Lodge offers exceptional shooting over decoys for pigeon and a vast dove resource. Agricultural fields of wheat, sunflower, sorghum, and corn are perfect nesting and roosting conditions. Perdiz hunts are closed in the Province for the 2024 season.
Built by British railroad engineers as a summer house, El Monte is now beautifully refurbished with views of old-growth gardens and stately trees. The lodge offers six bedrooms with en suite bathroom, a cocktail lounge with a fireplace, and a dining room. El Monte is a comfortable, welcoming Lodge.
Semi-auto and o/u rental guns from 28 ga. to 12 ga. are available. Baretta/Benelli are the common brands carried. Shells are provided and include both Argentine and imported shells that are species-appropriate. We suggest bringing a recoil reduction device to ease the impact of volume shooting.
Getting there: Direct from Miami or via Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina and on to Cordoba, Argentina. The Lodge is a 3-hour drive from Cordoba or a short 30-minute charter flight. Direct charters to San Luis from Buenos Aires are an option and quoted upon request.
Season: Mar.–Aug. (3 hunter min/3 full hunting days)
4-night/3-day shoot: $3,430 per shooter
Non-hunters: $620 per day
Shells: $22 per box**
Gun Rental: $90 per person/day**
Hunting Licenses: $280 per person**
Transfers: $200 per person/per direction**
**Subject to change
Senior Program Manager
Specializes in South America wingshooting and Mongolia fishing programs.
"At El Monte Lodge, we’re excited to announce a new lease that involves not just a roost that we plan on protecting, but also a water source and feeding grounds that will allow our guests to enjoy a superb sporting dove shooting from June to August, extending through to early September. This recent addition offers access to unlimited dove flights across a variety of high, low, and consistent flyways. Whether you're a seasoned hunter ...
Our friends at El Monte Lodge have shared a wonderful recap of their 2024 hunting season with us.
Dear Customers of El Monte Lodge, We are thrilled to share a recap of our 2024 hunting season with you. The season kicked off in March with an exceptional start, marked by hot weather and incredible dove hunting opportunities. Our European clients especially enjoyed the consistent high flyways that stretched throughout the season. The ...
South America is home to the best wingshooting, arguably, in the world. The dove hunting of Argentina is the stuff of legends. But there is so much more than just doves including superb waterfowl, pigeon, and perdiz. If you are interested in comfortable and luxurious accommodations with non-stop action in the field, we can help you get one step closer to the trip of a life time.
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