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Argentina dove hunting at La
Paz means full mixed-bag wingshooting at an affordable
price. Following breakfast, a full array of Argentina
wingshooting opportunities are available as the hunters
decide: the shooting program is unstructured and hunting
parties may choose to hunt doves under a busy flyway,
ducks over a nearby wetland, perdiz over exceptional German
short-hair pointers, or wild pigeons decoying near watering
areas. Guests may swap their shotguns for spinning reels
and cast for golden dorado, especially during extended
stays.
The La Paz Argentina dove hunting program is ideal for groups of
5-6 shooters that seek to experience fully the wingshooting
diversity of Argentina without the inconvenience and expense of
mid-trip transfers. The relaxed itinerary accommodates a
brief day touring Buenos Aires and the rest ensures one's power of
enjoyment following international travel.
Located in western Entre Rios, a northeastern province of
Argentina that literally means "between rivers", geography and
land-use create the bird hunter's paradise. The Paraná River and
the Uruguay River collectively form the watershed (ie.,
migratory bird funnel) encompassing northern Argentina, all of
Paraguay, much of southern Brazil, into Bolivia and most of
Uruguay. Terrain is mostly-flat Paraná River delta and
associated wetlands. Habitat is characterized by very compact
vegetation, wildlife-beneficial agriculture, primarily rice 
(Entre Rio accounts for 60% of
Argentina's rice production), and pastureland. Soybeans, wheat and
maize are other principle row crops. Waterfowl and upland
game birds thrive.
In the absence of substantial hunting pressure, and with an
abundance of cover, cereal crops and feed lots, dove hunting is
excellent; expect to experience excellen dove
shooting combined with quality Argentina duck hunting at the
same lodge. The benchmark 1000-bird dove hunt is just one
fun-filled afternoon away.
Duck hunting is done from dry and
semi-dry blinds that are well-brushed for concealment and rarely
more than a half-hour ride from the lodge for maximum
convenience. During the Argentine fall through winter months
April-August, the duck limit is a generous 30 per person, which is
usually accomplished within a couple hours or less.
Golden Dorado fishing is an opportunity that makes the La Paz
Argentina Dove Hunting Combo truly special. A day spent
fishing for golden dorado perfectly separates 2 days of
wingshooting before and afterwards during a 5-day program.
While water temperature may be cool during the winter months, the
weather needed to produce good 
fishing is usually possibly on extended
trips - and if not, well, there's always the incredible hunting for
ducks, doves, perdiz and doves to fall back on!
The landscape of agricultural crops and forest cover is
interpersed with pastureland that offers superior perdiz hunting
over some of the finest German short-haired pointers in the
country. Limits of 10 per person are usually completed within
a few short hours of easy walking, even while taking in the
beautiful sites or taking time to visit with present company.
Wild pigeons are best decoyed during the afternoons as they come to
watering holes shrouded in brush, but are commonly taken during
doves hunts also.
Hunters are lodged in private executive suites in the
beautifully renovated La Cautiva Hotel located in
the quaint town of La Paz. La Paz is situated on the
beautiful Paraná River. Guests are lodged 2 per suite, and
convene downstairs for excellently-prepared dinners, cocktails
and stories. In addition to great beef for which Argentina is
famous, superb dishes of locally-caught fish are a client
hit. Internet connectivity is available, and each
bedroom suite has satellite TV.
An artisanal chocolate confectionary is located nearby, and
non-hunting activities located conveniently within walking distance
include golf, shopping, horseback riding. The La Paz Hot
Springs Spa is the perfect place reinvigorate tired muscles with
a hot soak, sauna or massage; La Paz's Fine Arts Museum
is an excellent option for becoming better acquainted with local
culture.
From the time you arrive in Buenos Aires until time to return to
the States, your bilingual hostess will personally attend to every
detail involving your travel enjoyment. From tours and
dinner in Buenos Aires, to ground transfers and times spent at
the lodge and afield, she will serve as your personal tour guide
and interpreter. This is an excellent Argentina dove hunt for
shooting guests that wish to experience full-package wingshooting -
and angling - opportunities.
Rates
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(Includes everything except international transfer, ammo you
actually use and optional gratuities)
$2,675 Standard 3-day Argentina dove hunting combo package at La
Paz (2 morning duck hunts, 3 afternoon hunts for perdiz
or doves, and 1 full day for dorado, pigeons, or more
doves).
$3,475 Great 4-day Argentina dove hunting combo package at La
Paz (2-3 morning duck hunts, 4 afternoon hunts for
perdiz, doves or pigeons, 1 full day for pigeons, dorado, or
more doves).
$3,950 Perfect La Paz Argentina dove
hunting combo package (3 morning duck hunts, 2 afternoons for doves
or perdiz, 1 full day on the river for dorado, and 1 full day
afield for pigeons or more doves). This is an unbeatable
GetDucks.com-exclusive package, a definitive Argentina hunting trip
of a life-time.
Daily rate $780 per shooting guest. Non-hunter rates $350
per.
Trip duration may be customized. Many guests prefer 4- to
5-day Argentina duck hunting packages at La Paz so that available
sporting opportunities may be experienced fully, especially if
fishing for golden dorado is a priority (and it definitely should
be!). An overnight in BA, or more, can also be fun.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4-day Argentina Dove Hunt at
La Paz
The relaxed pace of this particular itinerary enables guests
to begin their hunts fully rested and refreshed following
international flights.
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Buenos
Aires
Day 2. Arrive Buenos Aires in the morning and enjoy a day
in Buenos Aires. Following a shower and rest, options
include lunch in a local cafe, site-seeing tours of the city or
shopping. For Sunday arrivals, visiting the San Talmo Market
is the perfect way to stretch your legs after the long
flight. Overnight transfer to La Paz on luxury coach Empresa
Silvia. Following a glass of wine, recline the comfortable
seat all the way back, draw the privacy curtain, and fall asleep
dreaming of flighted birds.
Day 3. Arrive to La Paz well rested. Breakfast
awaits at the lodge a scant 5 minutes away. After a hearty
breakfast, change into your hunting clothes and enjoy an
action-packed morning hunt. With plenty of time to enjoy
lunch and a rest, spend the afternoon shooting your choice of
doves, pigeons or perdiz.
4-6. Full days of Argentina hunting. The itinerary
is flexible. Though Argentina duck hunting is best during the
morning hours, you may opt for dove or perdiz instead. All
meals are enjoyed at the lodge, which is never more than about
30 minutes away. Soaks in the natural hot springs
and therapeutic massages may be scheduled to relax tired arms
and shoulders.
Day 6. After final afternoon of Argentina dove or
perdiz hunting and dinner, transfer to Buenos Aires on luxury coach
Empresa Silvia, arriving in the morning. Depending on
US-bound flight times, rest or tour Buenos Aires.
Day 7. Arrive in the U.S. and make connections home,
usually arriving about mid-day.
Your La Paz Argentina dove hunt itinerary may be fully
customized to allow for touring Buenos Aires before or after your
hunt. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours,
dining or shopping.
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Argentina Dove Hunting Mixed-bag Limits at La
Paz
The bag limit, or transportation limit for this Argentina duck
hunting experience is quite generous, but we hope that you will let
your conscience be your guide as well, and compare this shooting
opportunity to virtually any other decoying experiences in the
world. Our outfitter abides a generous limit of 30
ducks per morning to ensure the consistently productive
shooting. Perdiz limits are 10 daily. Doves and pigeons
are unlimited.
Average Daily Temperature Range - Dove Hunting
Mixed-bag at La Paz
Apr 75°-46°F / 24- 8C
May 66°-38°F / 19- 4C
June 59°-32°F / 15- 0C
July 59°-37°F / 15- 3C
Aug 64°-34°F / 18- 1C
What to Bring - Argentina Dove Hunting Mixed-bag at La
Paz
Packing for an Argentina dove and duck combo hunt is relatively
simple. The weather is comparably mild for wildfowling,
and the walk or ride to the blind is relatively easy. You
may rent from a selection of clean, reliable semi-automatic
20- or 12-gauge shotguns, but bringing your favorite firearm is
highly recommended and very easily done. Lightweight,
breathable waders are the perfect choice for the dry or semi-wet
blinds used while Argentina duck hunting at La Paz, and rubber or
leather upland boots for upland hunting.
General
Packing List for Argentina Dove Hunt (PDF)
General Packing List for Argentina Duck Hunt (PDF)
Gratuities - Argentina Dove Hunting Mixed-bag at
La Paz
Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in
Argentina duck hunt package cost since tipping, in general, is
discretionary. Because clients have repeatedly asked that we
provide general guidelines the following is suggested:
- $100 per bird boy per Group for total stay
- $65 for household staff, per person for total stay
- $100-200 for your hostess per person for the total stay.
Do not tip house of field staff daily. Your hostess will
accept their gratuities for when settling your ammo
account prior to departure, and will dispense
accordingly. Tip your hostess after returning to Buenos
Aires.
Payment Method during La Paz Argentina Dove Hunting
Mixed-bag
Important Note: Please pay for ammo and gratuities with
cash. Checks, money orders and credit cards are not accepted
at La Paz. Licenses and ground transfers will be invoiced
with hunt package at time of booking.
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About the Area - Argentina Dove Hunting Combo at La
Paz
Entre Ríos is a northeastern province of
Argentina, located in the Mesopotamia region. It borders the
provinces of Buenos Aires, Corrientes and Santa Fe, and Uruguay in
the east. The first inhabitants of the area that is now Entre
Ríos were the Guaraní, Charrúa and Chaná, who each occupied
separate parts of the region. Spaniards entered in 1520, when they
ventured up the Uruguay River searching for the Pacific Ocean.
The name of the province means "between rivers". Entre Ríos is
rife with many rivers and streams: the Paraná River and its delta
to the west and south; the Uruguay River and the Mocoretá River to
the east; and the Guayquiraró River to the north. As part of
the Mesopotamic region, the land is almost completely flat, with
hills some 100 meters in height.
The Paraná River is second in length only to the Amazon River
among South American rivers. The name Paraná is an
abbreviation of the phrase "para rehe onáva", which means "as
big as the sea"). It merges downstream with the Uruguay River to
form the Río de la Plata and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The City of La Paz is located on the Paraná River and began as a
natural harbor. It is reached by National Route 12, at the
800th kilometer marker from the Buenos Aires. A quaint city
of about 25,000, tourism during the South American summer months is
integral to the local economy. Consequently, amenities such
as the La Paz Fine Arts Museum, the recently-developed La Paz Hot
Springs Spa, a local hospital, golf course, restaurants and
churches are conveniences not readily available in many other
Argentina wingshooting venues.
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more information about Argentina dove hunting at La
Paz.