Santiago del Estero

Year-round dove lodge and seasonal pigeon from April-October.

This is a dove and pigeon paradise.The Lodge has a vast hunting area with exclusive access, allowing specific management of the habitat and resources. Flyways are rotated to minimize hunting in certain areas allowing plenty of rest and recovery time. They offer year-round dove and seasonal pigeon in this agriculturally burgeoning area with the Río Dulce river and its marshes providing an ample supply of water to bolster the robust bird population. The Spanish style manse is ideal for large groups. This shooting paradise offers short drive times averaging 15-30 minutes.

Shooting

This is semi-tropical plains with trees of mixed heights, field edges, fence lines and quick water access. Expect impressive numbers of dove and seasonal wild pigeon. Drive times for dove is15-30 minute year round. Dove/pigeon may be hunted in one full day trip with asado lunch in the field.

Accommodation

Ideal for groups up to 14-17 guests, the lodge offers 14 private rooms, each with a King size bed. All rooms offer air-conditioning, heating, and room safes. Amenities include private billiards room, an outdoor heated plunge pool, gym and massage room, a central fire pit, wine cellar and TV room.

Gear

At the lodge, you can rent guns from a selection of fine over-and-under and semi-automatic shotguns. These include models from Beretta, Benelli, and Browning in various gauges. Shells are provided by the lodge and can be paid for onsite.

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Trip Specifics

There are daily direct flights from many U.S. or European cities to Buenos Aires (Ezeiza Intl. Airport – EZE). From EZE Intl. airport hunters will need to make a connection to SDE airport (1.30 hr. flight) or transfer to the Domestic airport (AEP) and connect there to SDE. Another option is to fly to Santiago, Chile (SCL) with a connecting flight to Córdoba City (COR); from there hunters can either drive to the lodge 4.5 hr. (220 miles = 350km) or book a 1 hour’ private charter straight to their 4500-foot landing strip at the lodge.

Rates

$850 per person per night, includes transport to/from Santiago del Estero Airport, lodging, meals, house wines, beer, and spirits. Excludes hunting license ($75), gun rental ($125), shells ($23.50/box), and gratuities. Non-hunters: $450. *Shotgun shell prices may change without notice.