Dove, Duck, Perdiz
Estancia El Rincon is located approximately 2 1/2 hour drive north of Buenos Aires just east of the Parana River in Argentina’s Entre Rios Province. Estancia El Rincon is a historic 2 story colonial style Estancia built in the classic 19th century style. This area of low lying farming and cattle land is known as the “Islands” region of Entre Rios Province because of the many groves of Eucalyptus trees that were planted in the 1800s to provide cover and shade for livestock in the open grasslands. Estancia El Rincon is within a 30-minute drive from the Parana River and its marshes that are home to huge populations of duck and Golden Dorado. The extensive grain fields that have been cultivated in the area over the years have allowed the populations of Eared Dove and perdiz to explode providing excellent hunting for these upland birds as well. High volume duck and dove as well as perdiz hunting behind pointing dogs is available from early May thru mid-August & high volume dove hunting is available as well from early November thru late April.
The Shooting
We offer mixed bag hunts for high volume duck and dove as well as upland hunting behind pointing dogs for perdiz from May thru August. We also offer high volume dove hunts and photographic trips from November thru April each year. We can pretty much tailor the trips between November and April around you family or groups desires.
High Volume Duck Shooting
The huge marshes boarding the Parana River and the potholes of the open grasslands ensure there will be excellent water levels in our area for the resident and millions of migratory ducks that winter here from May thru August. The outfitter legally feeds over 100 blinds spread over several different locations every day prior to and during the hunting season. The most desired duck in South America, the Rosy Billed Pochard, is found in great abundance here as well as South American Widgeon, Pintail, tree ducks and a myriad of species of Teal. Hunting is conducted from blinds limits are liberal, either 40 ducks a ½ day or 5 boxes of shells.
High Volume Dove Shooting
Over the last century this area of southern Entre Rios Province has seen vast cultivation of sever types of cereal grains including corn, wheat and sorghum resulting in a huge explosion of Eared Dove populations, now estimated in the tens of millions. With as many dove, but as well known as Cordoba or Salta, this area of Argentina’s Entre Rios Province produces the same high volume shooting with no competition enabling hunters to avoiding long drives of an hour or better to reach good shooting areas. Our shooting guests routinely shoot 25 – 40 or more boxes of shells in a half day hunt. This area is the new high volume dove shooting frontier of South America!
Perdiz Shooting
Common Perdiz (spotted Timanou) is an upland bird about the size of our Bob White Quail offering the same type of great upland bird hunting. Found in easy to walk grasslands, they hold well for pointing dogs & are usually flushed as singles, providing challenging shooting. Hunters can expect an excellent opportunity to fill limits of 10 birds in a half day hunt. Driving time to the shooing fields are usually under 30 minutes as pressure on the birds is very limited in our area. A morning or afternoon hunt for perdiz behind our well trained Brittany Spaniel or English Pointers in the rolling hills of the Argentine countryside is an upland bird hunting experience you will not forget.
High Volume Duck Shooting
The huge marshes boarding the Parana River and the potholes of the open grasslands ensure there will be excellent water levels in our area for the resident and millions of migratory ducks that winter here from May thru August. The outfitter legally feeds over 100 blinds spread over several different locations every day prior to and during the hunting season. The most desired duck in South America, the Rosy Billed Pochard, is found in great abundance here as well as South American Widgeon, Pintail, tree ducks and a myriad of species of Teal. Hunting is conducted from blinds limits are liberal, either 40 ducks a ½ day or 5 boxes of shells.
High Volume Dove Shooting
Over the last century this area of southern Entre Rios Province has seen vast cultivation of sever types of cereal grains including corn, wheat and sorghum resulting in a huge explosion of Eared Dove populations, now estimated in the tens of millions. With as many dove, but as well known as Cordoba or Salta, this area of Argentina’s Entre Rios Province produces the same high volume shooting with no competition enabling hunters to avoiding long drives of an hour or better to reach good shooting areas. Our shooting guests routinely shoot 25 – 40 or more boxes of shells in a half day hunt. This area is the new high volume dove shooting frontier of South America!
Perdiz Shooting
Common Perdiz (spotted Timanou) is an upland bird about the size of our Bob White Quail offering the same type of great upland bird hunting. Found in easy to walk grasslands, they hold well for pointing dogs & are usually flushed as singles, providing challenging shooting. Hunters can expect an excellent opportunity to fill limits of 10 birds in a half day hunt. Driving time to the shooing fields are usually under 30 minutes as pressure on the birds is very limited in our area. A morning or afternoon hunt for perdiz behind our well trained Brittany Spaniel or English Pointers in the rolling hills of the Argentine countryside is an upland bird hunting experience you will not forget.
Accommodations
El Rincon is a historic, colonial style two story mansion that was once the headquarters of a million acre Spanish Land Grant located near Victoria in Argentina’s Entre Rios Province. This magnificent, late 19th century Estancia is an example of the opulence of the landed Spanish gentry equipped with modern amenities. The lodge has 8 bedrooms and 5 baths on two different levels. Our long time, English Speaking host Kike Young, provides excellent cuisine with a Argentina flair, great Argentine wines, adult beverages and excellent service including daily maid and laundry service. Nestled in a grove of 150 year old trees during your stay you will revel in the ambiance of El Rincon’s rich historical history, while enjoying some of the best duck, dove and perdiz hunting South American has to offer.
Non Shooting Activities
El Rincon, located in southern Entre Rios Province in the heart of Argentina’s agricultural and grazing lands does not offering many historical or “in-town” experiences. As the Estancia is near the Parana River and its vast wetlands, it does offer exceptional fishing for South America’s hard fighting Golden Dorado and great photographic opportunities for the huge variety of wetland and wading birds that Argentina’s marshes are known for.
The Trip
Day 1 |
Upon arrival at the Airport in Buenos Aires, you will be met by a member of our staff, who will assist you with gun clearance, customs, etc. and transfer to Estancia El Rincon, about a 2 ½ hour drive. Arriving at the Estancia, you will have lunch and enjoy a dove hunt in the afternoon, returning to the lodge in the evening for cocktails and dinner. |
Day 2 & 3 |
At the guests option the morning may be for ducks (max. 5 boxes or 40 ducks; the first of the two) or perdiz over dogs (max 8 birds), returning to the estancia for lunch and siesta, followed by a dove shoot in the evening. Cocktails, dinner and overnight accommodations at the estancia. |
Day 4 |
Duck hunting in the morning. After lunch and packing, transfer by van to a Hotel or International Airport in Buenos Aires. |
Travel Documents You do not need a visa or any inoculations to enter Argentina from the US, just a valid passport not expiring within 6 months of your return to the US.
Airline Scheduling American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and several South American Airlines offer direct flights directly to Buenos Aires from Dallas/Ft Worth, New York, Miami, Atlanta or Los Angles. These flights normally leave early in the evening from the US, arriving in Buenos Aires early to mid-morning. Hunters should book their flights back to the US in the early evening of the last day of their hunt so they can enjoy a morning dove hunt.
Taking shotguns Into Argentina is possible but has become more difficult entailing long delays at Argentine customs and you will have to secure Consular permits from regional Argentine Consulates in the US, which can be a time consuming process. We strongly suggest hunters to rent the use of the fine Beretta & Benelli semi-automatics or Beretta O/Us that are available at the lodge. The lodge staff cleans the guns you use every night as part of the gun rental fee.
Airline Scheduling American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and several South American Airlines offer direct flights directly to Buenos Aires from Dallas/Ft Worth, New York, Miami, Atlanta or Los Angles. These flights normally leave early in the evening from the US, arriving in Buenos Aires early to mid-morning. Hunters should book their flights back to the US in the early evening of the last day of their hunt so they can enjoy a morning dove hunt.
Taking shotguns Into Argentina is possible but has become more difficult entailing long delays at Argentine customs and you will have to secure Consular permits from regional Argentine Consulates in the US, which can be a time consuming process. We strongly suggest hunters to rent the use of the fine Beretta & Benelli semi-automatics or Beretta O/Us that are available at the lodge. The lodge staff cleans the guns you use every night as part of the gun rental fee.
TRIP AVAILABILITY & COSTS
Trips Originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mixed bag hunts for duck, dove & perdiz are available from early May thru mid-August. This area of Argentina offers very possibly the best high volume duck and dove shooting in the world today. The perdiz hunting behind pointing dogs is exceptional as well.
Mixed Bag Hunts for High Volume Duck, Dove, Perdiz 3 full days of shooting, 3 nights & 4 days) Available May – mid August. |
$3,870.00/person |
Trip Price Includes:
Trip Price Does Not Include:
A deposit of 50% of the trip price is needed to confirm your trip reservation. Deposits and balances are non-refundable unless client can find a replacement.
- 3 duck or perdiz am hunts & 3 dove pm hunts
- All meals including wine, beer & liquor while hunting at Estancia
- Ground transportation as required by itinerary
- Single occupancy for up to 6 guests or double occupancy for up to 12 guests
- Hunting license/permits in Argentina
- Maid & laundry service at Estancia
Trip Price Does Not Include:
- Shot shells - $14.00/box for 12 or 20 gauge.
- Gun entry into Argentina approx. - $110.00/gun
- Gratuities – Suggested $60.00/day
- Phone calls, meals not at Estancia & items of a personal nature.
- Shotgun rentals: $60.00/day. We have a large stock of autos and some O/U shotguns.
A deposit of 50% of the trip price is needed to confirm your trip reservation. Deposits and balances are non-refundable unless client can find a replacement.
