Situated atop a knoll, Estancia San Juan
commands a striking 360 degree view of the fertile Uruguayan
countryside. In addition to excellent Uruguay duck hunting,
San Juan offers the convenience of wingshooting all game birds in
Uruguay from just one luxurious estancia, and the assurance of a
world-class outfitter known for attention to detail and
quality.
Duck hunting at Estancia San Juan offers a variety of game that
makes Uruguay a very unique destination, where hunters can pursue
an upland mixed bag each and every day. Each morning you will hunt
wild partridge, or perdiz, in short grass pastures, and over
pointers and English setters. You may hunt ducks and wild
spot-wing pigeons over decoys in nearby lagoons and ponds. In the
afternoons, volume dove shooting is on the shooting schedule, and
normally doves are encountered in large numbers, on a flyway
enroute to a roost or at a big roost that is just a few minutes
from the lodge.
Pursuant to high-volume Uruguay
dove hunting, clients have exclaimed, "as many doves as seen
in Cordoba". Afternoon hunts for ducks
or perdiz may be arranged, but afternoon duck hunting is
usually slower than during the mornings. The morning
drive to the lagoons for duck hunting is
brief. Return for lunch at the lodge, or stay for a BBQ,
the asado, done in the field by the staff. Afternoon hunts
begin shortly after lunch break, and end at dusk. You'll then
return to the lodge for cocktails and dinner.
Your host and guide, as well as bird boys, will be with you to
provide you with challenging shooting and other necessities such as
shotgun shells, refreshments and anything else you may need. Drive
time to hunt locations is usually between 10 and 35 minutes for the
perdiz, duck blinds or pigeon fields, and from 5 up to 35
minutes for the dove shooting.
Estancia San Juan offers 5 bedrooms each
with bath & fireplace, and will accommodate up to eight
guests. With plenty of space to spread out, this estancia
offers a comfortable living room with its inviting fireplace
center-piece, a dining room boasting exquisite meals, fine wines
and a majestic view. On pleasant evenings or before the
next hunt the Estancia offers an open air galleria so that guests
may enjoy the fresh air and Uruguayan countryside at any
time.
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Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4-day Uruguay Duck Hunting at
Estancia San Juan
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to
Montevideo
Day 2. Arrive Montevideo and transfer 3 hours to the
luxury lodge. Lunch at the lodge will be waiting, and
afternoon Uruguay dove hunting will soon follow.
Day 3-5. Mornings of Uruguay duck hunting, or optional
Uruguay perdiz hunting. Afternoons consist of high-volume
Uruguay dove hunting. Afternoon duck hunts or pigeon hunts
may be arranged.
Day 6. After another beautiful Uruguay duck hunt and
lunch, transfer will be provided to Montevideo for your overnight
flight to the U.S.
Day 7. Arrive in the U.S. at your gateway airport and make
connections home, usually arriving about mid-day.
Your Uruguay duck hunting itinerary may be fully
customized. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours,
dining or shopping in Montevideo or Buenos Aires.
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Getting There - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Estancia San
Juan
Estancia San Juan is located in the northwest region of Uruguay
in the state of Paysandú near the river town of Paysandú. The
lodge is located approximately 208 miles away from Montevideo, the
capital and the major metropolitan center of this small
country.
Guests of Estancia San Juan have multiple means of
arrival/departure from the lodge based on their point of origin or
final destination. Most commonly, shooters traveling on
international flights to Uruguay and Montevideo International
Airport will be met by a San Juan Lodge representative who will
assist with gun clearance, if necessary, and who will transport the
group to San Juan Lodge. The drive is approximately 3 hours through
scenic rural Uruguay via paved highway. Alternatively, ground
transfer from Buenos Aires or private air charters may be
arranged.
Uruguay Duck Hunting Limits at Estancia San
Juan
The bag limit, or transportation limit for this Uruguay 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 worldwide.
Our outfitter imposes a generous limit of 100 cartridges per
morning for ducks to balance action and conservation, as well as to
ensure the consistently productive shooting for which
this Uruguay duck hunting package is renowned.
The daily limit during a Uruguay perdiz hunt is 10 birds per
hunter. Uruguay dove hunting is unlimited in all regards.
Uruguay Duck Hunting Weather - avg
high/low temps (F), avg days
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May 64/48 [6] Jun 59/43
[5] Jul 58/43 [6]
Aug 59/43 [7]
What To Bring (Packing Lists) - Uruguay Duck Hunting at
Estancia San Juan
Uruguay
Duck Hunting Packing Checklist
Uruguay
Dove (and other Upland) Packing Checklist
Gratuities - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Estancia San
Juan
Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in Uruguay
duck hunting package cost since tipping, in general, is
discretionary. Because clients have repeatedly asked that we
provide general guidelines the following is suggested:
- $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 to Montevideo or
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.
Related Links - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Estancia San
Juan
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Travel Protection and Travel
Insurance Protect your hunting travel
investment
Certification of Registration for Personal Effects
Taken Abroad (Form 4457)
Field
Care of Trophy Waterfowl & Birds
Importation of Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177
Brochure - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Estancia San
Juan
San Juan Lodge
Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)
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information about Uruguay duck hunting or to inquire
about group rate discounts.