Argentina Pigeon Hunting - Montaraz Lodge

Enjoy Argentina pigeon hunting from April 1st through September 15th.

Getting There - Argentina Pigeon Hunting at Montaraz Lodge

• Located in the province of Cordoba, in central Argentina, 95 miles (150 kms) northwest of the Cordoba City international airport. Drive time 2 hrs.
• To get to Montaraz Lodge there are daily direct flights from many U.S cities to Santiago, Chile with connecting flights to Cordoba city. That will allow you to make the most of your trip as you will be pigeon shooting the day of your arrival.
• Guests may also fly into Buenos Aires (Ezeiza Intl. Airport), transfer to the domestic airport and take a 1 hr flight to Cordoba.

Argentina Pigeon Hunting Bag Limits - Montaraz Lodge

The bag limit, or transportation limit 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 experience worldwide. Our lodge imposes a limit of 150 pigeons per day, to ensure balance between action and conservation.

Average Daily Temperature Range - Argentina Pigeon Hunts at Montaraz Lodge

Jan 93°-59°F / 34-15C May 66°-38°F / 19- 4C Sept 68°-40°F / 20- 5C

Feb 90°-58°F / 32-15C June 59°-32°F / 15- 0C Oct 75°-46°F / 24- 8C

Mar 83°-54°F / 28-12C July 59°-37°F / 15- 3C Nov 83°-51°F / 28-11C

Apr 75°-46°F / 24- 8C Aug 64°-34°F / 18- 1C Dec 89°-57°F / 32-14C

Facicilities and Services - Argentina Pigeon Hunting at Montaraz Lodge

• Capacity: 16 guns
• 8 double rooms with private bathroom
• $60 per night surcharge for single room
• Dining room, sitting room, bar, gun cleaning table and facilities
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Stables, saddle room, and horses
• Internet access
• Gourmet dining with Argentina's famed beef and the Estancia wine, traditional asados (BBQ) and delicious desserts
• Masseuse
• Gun rental, semiautomatic 20 gauge
• First class professional shooting guides
• Bird-boys
• Comfortable 13 pax capacity Mercedes Benz vans with LCD
• Historical tours and shopping trips.

Gratuities - Argentina Pigeon Hunts at Montaraz Lodge

Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in Argentina pigeon hunting package cost since tipping, in general, is discretionary.  Because clients have asked that we provide general guidelines we suggest:

• $35 per bird boy, per guest/day
• $30 to $40 for the household staff, per guest/day
• $50 to $100 for your shooting guide, per person for the total stay.

As an example, for a 3-day hunt you will spend approximately $300 in tips, which is $100 per day.  Guests should tip pick-up boys directly in the field. For transfers in Buenos Aires, your lodge host will tip the drivers and airport porters but not hotel or restaurant personnel. If you wish to tip your guide, do so at your discretion.

Species Facts - Argentina Pigeon Hunting

Spot-winged Pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa) is distributed from central Peru to south-east Brazil and south to central Argentina. It is found in dry semi-open habitat such as the espinilho near Barra do Quaraí in Rio Grande do Sul and in agricultural land. Its most distinguishing feature is the spotted effect on the wing-coverts. It feeds mainly on seeds and is regarded as a pest in Argentina where feeds heavily on agricultural crops.  Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
is distributed from north-east Brazil to Bolivia and south-central Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats from woodland and gallery forest to caatinga and agricultural land. Picazuros have a white band on the wing which is conspicuous in flight and reminiscent of the Common Woodpigeon of Europe. It shows pale edging on the wing-coverts and the back of the neck has a purplish scaled effect. 
it is believed that the species is common and the population is thought to be increasing. Picazuro pigeons survive in a variety of habitats; from woodland and forest to agricultural land.  Spot-winged pigeons are far more common while pigeon hunting in Argentina.  These strong and agile birds respond amazingly to decoys and provide excellent wingshooting sport.

Brochure - Argentina Pigeon Hunting at Montaraz Lodge

Montaraz Lodge Argentina Pigeon Hunt Brochure (PDF)

Contact us for more information about Argentina pigeon hunting. 

Argentina pigeon hunts conducted the afternoon of your arrival, the morning of your departure and full days between.  Following your final morning pigeon hunt, transfer to Cordoba airport or to your next Argentina wingshooting destination.

Argentina Pigeon Hunt package includes all meals in the hunt area with wines and beer; best available lodging based on double occupancy; services of a professional hunter-guide; all vehicles and ground transportation as required by the itinerary; pick-up boys as required; meeting and customs assistance; round-trip ground transfer (Cordoba/Montaraz) only for parties arriving and departing together; taxes and service charges.

Argentina Pigeon Hunt package exclusions:

Scheduled air fares required by itinerary from point of origin through return; travel protection plan (trip insurance), shot shells ($14 per box);  gun rental ($65 daily); all voluntary gratuities; hunting license ($65 daily); telephone calls, laundry/dry cleaning,  or items of a strictly personal nature; baggage overweight charges; personal/baggage insurance; passport expense; transfer to and from the lodge for clients not arriving or departing with the whole party (please refer to our transfer policy below); cost of itinerary modification requested by passenger; transfers in Buenos Aires if your airline schedule requires you to change airports. 

Transfer Policy: Only two transfers are included: one for arrivals and one for departures (they apply to parties arriving together).  For transfers on different schedules there will be a USD 150 surcharge (one way) per single passenger and USD 75 per person (one way) for groups (2 or more passengers). 

*Argentina recipricocity fee must be paid online prior to travel

Shotshells fired daily varies widely among hunters. Shotshells are available in 12, 20 and 28 gauges.  Prices are subject to change.

Argentina Pigeon Hunting Checklist - Argentina Pigeon Hunt:

Please note this list should be used as a reminder of things to bring while pigeon hunting in Argentina.  It is not necessary to bring all these items. 

• Dark colored, or camouflage hunting clothes and hats
• Wool sweaters, long sleeve cotton shirts, and polar fleece zip-up tops.  Layering is important.  Depending on the time of year it can be 40F and windy in the morning, then end up in the high 70's and calm winds by the afternoon.  Wool socks are sometimes also useful
• Lightweight rain suit and waterproof hat.  You won't need it unless you don't bring it.
• Shoes: Lightweight, ankle-height. Many shooters even wear sneakers.
• Comfortable clothes for relaxing around the hunting lodge.  Jeans, tennis shoes, etc.
• Shooting glasses, sunglasses, 30spf sunscreen or stronger, and Chap Stick
• Recoil reduction equipment.  Shoulder pads, Kevlar lined vests, etc.
• Lockable travel gun case (stainless steel or heavy duty fiberglass)
• We have cleaning rods & patches; but please bring oil, choke tubes, tools, and accessories
• Bring modified chokes, improved cylinders, or improved-modified
• Any gun cleaning equipment you might need
• Hearing protection: Earplugs 
• Side carry shooting pouch for shells, or shell vest
• Leather shooting gloves are an absolute must!  Or you will have blisters!
• All electricity is 220 in Argentina (European style) we have converters for your 110 stuff like: laptop computers, digital cameras, Palm devices, electric razors, etc. But the hotels in Buenos Aires and the airports do not.
• Medication - Most people have no stomach problems in this part of Argentina. Nevertheless, it's a good idea, as when traveling anywhere, to take along medication for symptomatic relief
• Shaving kit: Mylanta, Advil (or preferred painkiller), Neosporin, Band-Aids, vitamins, prescription medications, etc.
• Travel alarm clock
• Camera and film

Argentina Pigeon Hunt (Dove Hunt) Checklist (PDF)

The historical setting is an architectural treasure characterized by an exquisite colonial style.  Built in the second half of the 17th century, it was completely renovated in 2007 to provide maximum luxury and comfort from which you can enjoy the best Argentina pigeon hunting experience ever.  Don't miss this unique opportunity, pigeon hunting in Argentina is the staple of experienced, traveling wingshooters.  Decoying pigeons compliment high-volume doves nicely for those that want to spend a few days enjoying each experience.

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