Uruguay duck hunting: Pato Diablo is again available
exclusively to serious US duck hunters. The programs is
operated by the highly-capable and very well-organized Portella
brothers of Uruguay, who are veterans to the Uruguay outfitting
industry. We hunted Estancia El Sauce years ago, and enjoyed
the high-volume duck hunting for which this property is capable
many times. Under the new and improved management of the
Portellas, this Uruguay duck hunt is certain to become
legendary.
During the South American winter months May through August,
northeastern Uruguay's Laguna Negra and Laguna de Castillos are
large bodies of water that overwinter millions of migrating ducks,
importantly providing them with safety, seclusion and convenient
access to thousands of acres of Uruguay's secluded rice fields.
Drives from the lodge to the flooded rice fields, adjoining
sloughs and potholes are brief, usually within 30 minutes.
From well-brushed blinds, hunters await the hungry swarms of teal,
pintail and rosy-billed pochards that arrive at first light to
feast.
Fast-paced, in-your-face duck shooting in the enchanted land of
gauchos best defines Uruguay duck hunting. Bird boys assist
throughout each hunt. Uruguay duck species primarily include
speckled, ringed and silver teal, yellow-billed pintail, Brazilian
ducks, white-faced tree ducks and nearly everyone's favorite,
rosy-billed pochards.
Uruguay winters are very mild, comparable to coastal
Louisiana. While the occasional cold snap may push the
thermometer slightly below freezing, duck hunting in Uruguay
generally requires nothing more than light-weight breathable waders
and light insulation. Blinds are usually situated along dry
banks or in ankle deep water with relatively firm footing.
Private hotel-lodging consists of 15 private bedrooms with the
amenities of a very nice duck camp. Chef prepared meals,
excellent wines and spirits, personal service and bi-lingual hosts
are part of this winning equation.
View Photo Gallery: Uruguay
Duck Hunting Pato Diablo
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4.5-day Uruguay Duck Hunting
at Pato Diablo
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to
Montevideo
Day 2. Arrive Montevideo and transfer 3 hours to the
lodge. Cocktails and dinner will be waiting at the lodge.
Day 3-6. Mornings of Uruguay duck hunting.
Afternoons consist of world-class Uruguay perdiz hunting.
Afternoon duck hunts may be arranged.
Day 7. After another beautiful Uruguay duck hunt, transfer
will be provided to Montevideo for your overnight flight to the
U.S.
Day 8. Arrive in the U.S. at your gateway airport and make
connections home, usually arriving about mid-day.
Uruguay duck hunting itineraries may be fully
customized to include perdiz hunting, pigeon hunting and dove
hunting. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours,
dining or shopping in Montevideo or Buenos Aires.
More Info
What To Bring - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Pat
Diablo
Uruguay Duck Hunting Packing Checklist
Uruguay Dove (and other Upland) Packing Checklist
Getting There - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Pato
Diablo
Pato Diablo Uruguay duck hunting operation is located in
the northeast region of Uruguay near the town of La
Coronilla. The hotel-lodge has 15 private bedrooms and
is located approximately 200 miles away from Montevideo, the
capital and the major metropolitan center of this small
country.
Guests most commonly arrive to Uruguay through Montevideo
International Airport where they will be met
by representatives. Patp Diablo staff
assists with firearm clearance and provide ground
transfer to lodge. The drive is approximately 2.5 hours
through scenic, rural Uruguay via paved highway.
Uruguay Duck Hunting Limits at Pato
Diablo
The bag limit, or transportation limit, for this Uruguay duck
hunting experience is quite generous. 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 known.
The daily limit during a Uruguay perdiz hunt is 10 birds per
hunter.
Uruguay Duck Hunting Weather - avg
high/low temps (F), avg days
rain in [ ]
Jan 83/62 [6] May 64/48
[6] Sep 63/46 [6]
Feb 82/61 [5] Jun 59/43 [5]
Oct 68/49 [6]
Mar 78/59 [5] Jul 58/43
[6] Nov 74/54 [6]
Apr 71/53 [6] Aug 59/43 [7]
Dec 79/59 [7]
Gratuities - Uruguay Duck Hunting at Pato
Diablo
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.
Important Links - Uruguay Duck Hunting with Pato
Diablo
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 (duck hunting in
Uruguay produces fine trophy specimens for species less common in
Argentina)
Importation of Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177
View Photo Gallery: Uruguay
Duck Hunting Pato Diablo
Contact us for more
information about Uruguay duck hunting.