Argentina Red Stag, Blackbuck, Axis & Fallow Deer #42

Argentina Red Stag, Blackbuck, Axis & Fallow Deer #42

Argentina-42-Bob-O-2009-stag-300x200 Argentina has incredible hunting for birds, but less known is its’ superb hunting for Big Game species. They have excellent hunting for Red Stag, Blackbuck, Wild Boar, Asian Water buffalo, Mouflon Sheep, Axis deer, Fallow and much more! And in this particular outfitters case, he has the ability to also put you into world class high volume wing shooting in conjunction with your big game hunt!  AND YOU CAN GO HUNTING IN MARCH AND APRIL!!! No more sitting and waiting for fall.

So there is the possibility to take a bunch of big game, then relax and shoot hundreds of doves a day each morning and evening for a few days, in between which you can enjoy long lunches with Argentine Wine and beef, and take a quiet a siesta— a welcome break!   Plus this outfitter has multiple ranches, and some true luxury accommodations! Rifle, black powder or Archery, all can be handled here with great comfort and success. Look at the references toward the end of this write-up– Boddington and Shockey!

Red0164-01-300x199 This is a free range red stag area with no farm genetics introduced. Truly wild free range red stag that are free to roam from ranch to ranch. They purchased this new 33,000 acre ranch in La Pampa a couple of years ago, and they believe it is loaded with wild red stags. It has not been open to the public, being mainly for family use previously. Here is what the outfitter has to say about this new ranch:

Please give me 10 minutes of your time. I am glad to present you a new option for big game hunting in Argentina. You are very familiar with our present operation, (Hunt # 42). A group of well-known managers (including our lodge manager and our co-founder & CEO), along with a third experienced guy, are opening a new private ranch which was only hunted by the family owners during the last decade. This +33,000 acre ranch hosts a super population of quality stags only possible with a low hunting pressure and quality management for 10 years now. The new Ranch will be managed by this team with 2 decades guiding happy clients in the field. That’s why we can say this is one of THE BEST full guided hunts you can get.

You know well the Argentina hunting grounds, and you know La Pampa province and its’ free range untamed woods are something unique. This new ranch is like stepping back 20 years back in time, a hidden Gem. A super roar for Red Stags, virgin free range areas, trophy Fallow deer, challenging water buffaloes in deep brush, long shots on Blackbuck antelope or Mouflon rams who walk the crops and agriculture plains, blinds for hunting huge boars during night, Axis deer in the preserve area, plus more.

This ranch has the best free range deer we HAVE SEEN in years of scouting. I can produce superb stags like in the pictures for at least a couple of seasons… and more if we keep the low hunting pressure as business model. The idea is to sell a bunch of groups per year to keep it personal and maintain trophy quality.”

DETAILS:
Very low hunting pressure since 2000 and now managed with only a few OPEN spots per season ensuring excellent free range trophies..
Area: – La Pampa – Argentina. Ranch size: +33,000 acres of free range & 1,000 acres preserve area.
Land Type: 70% woods, 30% plains with crops sections, 100% fair chase free range.
Type of Hunting: Bow and rifle -spot & stalk generally, can do ground and elevated blinds.
Species: Red Stag, water buffalo, blackbuck, wild boars, rams, fallow deer, wild goats.
Preserve area: Huge Red Stag, Axis and other species.
Accommodations: excellent lodge with 3 stars class. double based suite rooms with bath. Direct TV. Air conditioned. wi-fi internet. Cell Phone signal.
Services: Excellent food & beverage plus premium wine all inclusive.
Distance to Santa Rosa Airport: 1,5 hs Distance to Bahia Blanca Airport: 2,5 hs
Distance to separate Buenos Aires wingshooting area: 3hs (ducks, perdiz, dove & pigeons)

Bow & Arrow setup for Red Stags– Your elk gear works, set pins for 30 to 60 yards. Mechanicals can deflect on brush- prefer fixed or use care. Hit it, you own it. Total arrow weight with head 500 grains. You can use your Elk hunting set up. Fast enough for long distance range but with good energy. Arrow & broad-head total minimum weight: 500 grs. Recommended broad-heads: fixed blades if possible ( tested: Thunderheads, Slick tricks, G5 Montec, Muzzy, Stinger).

GUNS: Can be rented- that is easiest. We like the 7mm to 30 calibers. Ask for details.

“Absolutely wonderful experience in all respects. I hunted both free range and in their preserve. Ended up upgrading into the preserve and it was a true hunt and I ended up with a great stag. Food outstanding, excellent guides, wonderful hospitality. We loved the accommodations. And the food was outstanding. The staff waited on my wife like she was a queen.” Wayne F.

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2023/2024
Hunter daily fee- Red Stag Roaring (March 15-April 15)- Double base room $550
Hunter daily fee- Red Stag Regular Weeks– Double base room $450
Hunter daily fee- Red Stag Season- single room surcharge +25%
Non-Hunter Fee year around $300

BIG GAME
Red Stag Preserve 250-290 SCI $4,300
Mouflon up to 101 SCI $3,000
Red Stag Preserve 290 1/8 to 319 SCI $5,000
Mouflon 101 1/8 to 110 SCI $3,600
Red Stag Preserve 319 1/8 to 340 SCI $6,500
Mouflon 110 1/8 to 115 SCI $4,500
Red Stag Preserve over 340 SCI P.O.R.
Mouflon over 115 1/8 SCI $6,000
Water Buffalo up to 69 SCI S3,200 A
xis Deer up to 105 SCI $2,000
Water Buffalo 69 1/8 to 76 SCI S4,500
Axis Deer 105 1/8 to 132 SCI $3,200
Water Buffalo 76 1/8 to 82 SCI $5,500
Axis Deer over 132 1/8 SCI $4,500
Water Buffalo over 82 1/8 SCI $8,000
Multi-Horned Ram $1,500
Blackbuck up to 52 SCI $1,300
Wild Boar $1,500
Blackbuck 52 1/8 to 56 SCI $1,600
Dorset Hybrid Ram $1,200
Blackbuck 56 1/8 to 60 SCI $2.000
Karakul Ram $1,200
Blackbuck over 60 1/8 SCI $3,000
Scottish Black Face Ram $1,200
Fallow Deer up to 160 SCI $1,800
Somalia Ram $1,900
Fallow Deer 160 1/8 to 188 SCI $2,500
Feral Goat $1,200
Fallow Deer 188 1/8 to 216 SCI $3,200
Management Stag $1,800
Fallow Deer over 216 1/8 SCI $4,500

WINGSHOOTING & FLY-FISHING ADD-ONS
Dove Hunting Day* $300
Pigeon Hunting Day* $600
Perdiz Hunting Day over dogs POR
High Volume Dove in Buenos Aires POR
Golden Dorado and Patagonia fly fishing side trips POR

2023/ 2024 Popular Hunt Packages
RED STAG PROGRAM
Red Stag (March- May)
6 Nights for one hunter
1 Free Range Red Stag
1×1 Hunting
Price Per Hunter (Prime Weeks $6,300) (Regular Weeks $5,400)

FATHER AND SON RED STAG PROGRAM
Red Stag (March-May)
6 Nights for 2 hunters
1 Free Range Red Stag per hunter
1×2 Guiding
Price for both hunters (Prime Weeks $11,100) (Regular Weeks $9,990)

Regular charter flights connecting Buenos Aires with La Pampa airports by mid- morning. $800 round-trip extra fee. This VIP service with unbeatable price offers a complete solution for tight domestic connections, avoiding all the checkpoints at the domestic airport, firearms re-revision and time consuming check ins.

Programs Include:
• All ground transportation to/from Santa Rosa airport and ranch
• Professional hunting guides
• Trackers and cleaning staff
• Bare skull trophy preparation for export
• Assistance to export trophies
• Deluxe twin bed rooms lodging with en-suite bathrooms
• All meals
• All soft drinks beverages plus a selection of the finest Argentina wines, local beers and local hard liquors
• For those using the charter flight, meet and greet at Ereiza International Airport is included

Programs do not include:

• Rifle week rental: $300 (Rem 700 model 300 Win Mag)
• Shotgun rental: $70 per day
• Reception at Ezeiza International Airport
• Ground transfers in Buenos Aires. Domestic Flights. Regular Charter Flight
• Ground transfer from Buenos Aires to Ranch
• Hunting License Big game $200 per species. Upland Birds $150
• Trophy preparation for export (dip and pack) $450 per animal up to 3. $350 for 4 or more
• Trophy export costs and airfreight
• Shells: $15 per box (Upland birds)
• Big game ammo: $100- $300 per box
• Tips

Typical success rates: These are conservative!
Stag 90-95%: Fallow 98%; Blackbuck 90%; Wild Boar 70%; Water buffalo 70%; Puma 90% (special regs)
Most other species 90-95%

TIPS: Please do this! Range is 10-15% split among the guides, manager, chef and maids. If in doubt talk to the outfitter. Keeping good guides matters!!

TRAVEL: Fly to Buenos Aires (EZE), arriving early in morning. If taking their private charter , upon arrival you are met by staff at Ezeiza International Airport and transferred to the charter flight service. This VIP charter flight service connects EZE in Buenos Aires with La Pampa airports — offering a complete solution to tiresome domestic flights connections, avoiding all the checkpoints at the domestic airport, which is time consuming and irritating. Charter flights to La Pampa will be scheduled to depart from Buenos Aires by 13:00 hrs landing at destination by 15:00 hrs. At the conclusion of the hunt, the returning charter flight will depart from La Pampa midday and arrive in Buenos Aires by 18:00 hrs. with plenty of time to catch late international flights.

Craig Boddington hunted here and says this ABOUT THIS OPERATION: “In terms of accommodations, the main ranch’s Lodge is truly deluxe. It will remind you of a baron’s hunting estate, with red deer trophies hanging on stucco walls, with high ceiling rooms, huge dining rooms and fireplaces and chandeliers. They have their own chef as well. They even produce their own wines under their own label. The main lodge has 2 private suite rooms; a living room & main dining room with fireplace; 2 fully equipped bungalows each with 2 private suite rooms and private hall room for your hunting gear & preparation; a separate club house consisting of a large living room with fireplace and a lovely bar salon which tends to be the spot for late hour stories and socializing. They also serve you post-hunt appetizers. They have an area for gun cleaning with an office that has wireless and patch cord internet access along with a desktop PC at no charge. As you can see, this is no ordinary hunting lodge. Add in the chef; the special wines, the special care and treatment, the 1×1 guiding—and you have a great place! I feel better tonight. I went for a long run, which took away some of the guilt from your fantastic food and incredible wine! This is one of the best places I had ever been! The lodge and staff are fantastic, the country is beautiful, and your free-range stag are wonderfully challenging. I am only sorry that my wife, Donna, didn´t see this part of our Argentina adventure – Which means we must return! I cannot thank you enough!” Craig Boddington – Paso Robles, California                                                                                

 

 

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