Argentina is a land blessed with a huge variety of hunting and fishing opportunities. Most American hunters are aware of the world-class dove shooting in Cordoba, but fewer know about the big red stags that are roaring and fighting in the plains and hills, or that herds of blackbuck antelope imported from India that abound, or big wild boars, huge water buffaloes, axis deer and many other big game animals that are available. Likewise, this outfitter’s bird area in Entre Rios (quite close to Buenos Aires), is another overlooked area, but its bird population is stupendous. Same for his bird areas in Cordoba. This operation is one of our favorite places to send clients because they always come back happy. High success hunting, awesome hospitality, reasonable pricing and virtually 100% success for every client is guaranteed. Hunt-Nation has sent hundreds of clients to various locations in Argentina. Argentina is one of our most popular and rewarding adventures.

This writeup has two parts: first is the Big Game section; last is the Bird Hunting section. Different areas/lodging. Different access too.

Red Stag- La Pampa

The outfitter has his own hunting ground in the Province of La Pampa, which is one of the very best stag areas in Argentina. The outfitter hunts approximately 37,000 acres of century-old scrublands where regal red stags reign, from which they harvest about 35-40 stags per year. Free-range stags roam with wild boars and pumas. In this area, animals wander wild and free in their natural environment. The hunt starts very early in the morning, before dawn. You drive a short distance to the area you will hunt, and then put your ears to the wind. You’ll hear the stags as they roar and bellow. Once dawn breaks, you stalk to within sight of the animal to assess its horns to determine if it is a worthy trophy. Around noon you return to the lodge to enjoy a hearty meal, rest for a short while, and start the ritual once again in the afternoon.

The land is very arid, gentle and rolling with scrub woodland and some high grasses. It reminds us of similar areas in Africa, and the roaring stags can easily sound like a pride of lions bellowing their supremacy to the entire world. Walking is very easy and the stalks great fun. You will hear many stags every day between early March and late April, with the roar peaking from mid-March to mid-April most years. Pick a deep throaty roar and then sneak in to check him out. You get to do this multiple times every single day. Far different from a typical elk hunt where days can pass without hearing a bull or seeing a mature animal. Shots tend to be fairly short; usually 50 to 175 yards. Bowhunting is also an option, with success rates about 50%, but they really prefer that you also either bring a rifle as a back-up or rent of theirs, in case the weather makes hunting a bit difficult with a bow for the first part of your hunt (they really do want everyone to be successful!)

Stags taken are normally mature 5×5 or 6×6 stags. Do be aware that red stag horns are shorter than elk horns, but heavier beamed and may carry many more points than our elk. Stags depend on multiple points and mass to make up their scores, as beams are seldom more then 40- 44” long, unlike an elk who often reach 50” and more. Many record book stags have very short beams when compared to elk. Just a difference in the species. Most stags in the free range area of this operation will top out at about 320” SCI, with the average around 300”. With this reasonably priced free range stag hunt, if you do not see the stag you want, you can switch over to the Estate (high fence) area where stags can run upwards of 340 to 500 plus. Of course price increases then, but remains relatively reasonable, as you get a partial credit towards those estate stags.

LODGING (La Pampa big game)
The big game lodge is located near the stag hunting area. The country-style house has 6 double rooms, all with private bathrooms, a great dining area and a lounge room where hunters may relax and enjoy an after-dinner drink. Thanks to a recent expansion of the lodge, they can now host up to 12 hunters in camp per week. They will cater to your every need, so you can be assured that you will relax and enjoy your hunt.

TRANSFERS (La Pampa big game area) You fly all night to Buenos Aires, arriving in the early AM hours. Representatives will meet you at the international airport (Ezeiza or EZE). Then, depending on the hour of arrival and traffic, you may be taken directly to the domestic airport for your flight to La Pampa, or you may be required to overnight in BA, in which case you will be escorted to your hotel. You must pay separately for the room and meals when not at the camp.

All vehicle transfers are done in late model 4-wheel drive vehicles. The outfitter takes care of all transfers to and from airports in Buenos Aires and at the domestic airport. As their guest, you will be accompanied by their staff at all times, from the moment you arrive until your departure. They will cater to your every need, so you can be assured that you will relax and enjoy your hunt.

NOTE THE $160 RECIPROCITY FEE THAT WAS MANDATORY HAS NOW BEEN SUSPENDED SO THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY THAT UNLESS YOU STAY LONGER THEN 90 DAYS OR ARE A REPEAT VISITOR.

Weather:
The Province of La Pampa has a wide array of weather conditions. During the early fall hunts of March/April, expect chilly mornings followed by warm days. Rain is rate but happens. Figure nights can creep down into the low 40’s, daytimes can be 55 to 85. Layer your clothing.

Season:
The hunting season for these trophies are as follows:

Red Stag – March to April
Wild Boar – All year round
Water Buffalo- year round
Puma – March to September (importability is subject to changing rules- check with us).
Scottish Black Face – All year round
Four-Horn Ram – All year round
Wild Goat – All year round

Guns, Ammunition and Regulations:
Currently in a state of flux. Call us for current information, but most of our clients are opting to rent guns, especially if they want to stay and do some touring at end of their hunt. If you do decide you want to bring your own weapon, at present, YOU MUST HAVE 600 PESOS (not US money!) WITH YOU, ABOUT $120 US per gun. You will expedite gun processing if you do this money exchange before leaving the US! You will need your passport to change money. Ask us for the gun import forms and rules.
If you prefer to rent guns the outfitter has fine quality scoped rifles in a number of calibers.

How to Get Here:
The international airport in Buenos Aires is Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza). Once here, the outfitter’s staff will be expecting you and will assist you, including doing your transfer to the domestic airport. If traffic is bad, it can take 1.5 hours to get there, instead of the usual 35 minutes. Then a one-hour flight to Santa Rosa where you will be greeted and taken to their lodge. It’s about a one-hour drive.
You must take into account that flights to La Pampa don’t always operate on a daily basis.
You can check their schedule and book your domestic flights by going to this site:
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-us/booking_and_services/flight

Another option is to arrive in Buenos Aires and charter a plane to Santa Rosa (1hr. 20 min). With a large group, a charter may be economical, but figure it will cost two to four times the domestic fare of around $375 r/t from BA to Santa Rosa. You can also hire a driver and vehicle, but it is at least an 8-hour ride.

2025 BIG GAME PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)

RED STAG HUNT :

Stay in a five-star lodge and you are accommodated in double suites. Package includes 1×1 guiding, with all meals and lodging. This is a 5-day hunt and you are free to shoot the largest stag you see. Typically free range stags will be mature animals with very good mass and have 6×6 or bigger racks. Just $5,000, and NO TROPHY FEE! Estate hunts are also available for stags up to 600+”!! Please inquire for pricing.

In the same area during your stay you can also hunt the species listed below. Please inquire about putting together a custom package that includes stag and one or more of the following:

2nd Red Stag $4,000
Water Buffalo $4,000
Blackbuck $1,300
Scottish Blackface $1,000
Four Horn Ram $1,000
Wild Goat $700
Wild Boar $1,000
Fallow Deer $2,400 (estate hunts only)
Axis Deer $2,400 (estate hunts only)
Estate Stags Price based on size- $7500-19,500

EXTRA DAYS OR A LA CARTE HUNTING RATE: $350/DAY. OBSERVERS: $200/DAY

•       You can also add a day or two to hunt doves/pigeons. The cost is $500 per hunter per day, but 3-day packages, including ammunition, are also available.

EXTRAS:
Hunting license for big game $400
Hunt license for pigeons per hunter per day $60
Gun permit $120/gun
Tips
Rifle rental and ammunition $FREE
Shotgun rental per hunter per day $70
Shotgun shells/box of 25 shells $15

DOVE AND PIGEON PROGRAM
Argentina is no doubt, one of the world’s most important destinations to shoot Doves and Pigeons.
This program offers the chance to hunt these birds with no limit and it is regular for hunters to shoot between 1000 and 1500 rounds per day.

Shooting starts early in the morning, when birds come out of their sleeping places and fly towards the fields for feeding. Firing is done at these feeding points in the fields while they pass over, all along the morning.

At noon you stop to have lunch outdoors in the countryside, where you will get a superb service and taste their world-renowned beef and fine wines or ice-cold beer. After lunch, the hunt continues till late afternoon when we return to the lodge to enjoy a pleasant dinner and turn in for the next day out in the fields.

Every hunter will be accompanied by a bird-boy to reload the guns and give assistance during the whole hunt. You will be frequently visited at your shooting spot by their hunting staff to see if you need any assistance and to provide you with ammunition and to offer you a snack in the afternoon.

Area
The shooting ground of this program is the “Tras la sierra” Valley at the Province of Cordoba, surrounded by high mountains, where farmers grow sunflower, corn, peanuts, sorghum and others. This fact makes this area the ideal birds’ habitat to breed and nest. A paradise for Doves and Pigeons, that sometimes, becomes a real plague causing great losses

Lodge
The lodge is located in San Javier, at the ridges of the Cordoba hills, at an altitude of 900 meters over the sea, and only 30 minutes away from the hunting grounds.  This European-styled house, built around the 20th century, has all the comforts guests may need, but maintaining its original charming architecture.  It has six large rooms for two, with private bath, a great dining room, and a lounge room where you may enjoy an after-dinner drink, while playing board games.
In their three-hectare facility you will find a swimming-pool where, after a great day’s hunt, you may enjoy a cool summer splash along with a snack.  Only 5 minutes away, there is a unique nine-hole golf green and a tennis court, where those accompanying hunters may spend the day during their stay. There also are horses to ride to visit interesting points close to the lodge.

Transfers
Mercedes Benz vans carrying up to 13 passengers are used to make all the ground transfers. Hunts are done in rugged 4-Wheel Drive vehicles. All transfers from and to airports in Buenos Aires and Cordoba are included.
Hunters are at all times accompanied by staff, from their arrival to their departure.

Guns, Ammunition and Regulations
Argentina has very simple regulations to enter guns temporarily. By doing some simple paperwork, you may bring along your own gun or, if you let us know some time in advance, you can leave the task up to us in order to avoid any delay at the airport.
It is not allowed to come into the country with a great deal of ammunition.
They have a range of guns for rent, if you do not wish to bring your own.
You will find from 12 and 20 gauge semi-automatic Beretta shotguns (301/303/391).
They will provide you with both national and international brand shells for cal. 20 gauge/24 and 25 grams, cal. 12 gauge/28 grams, cal. 16 gauge/25 grams, cal. 28 gauge/18grams, cal. 410 gauge/11grams.

How to Get There
Argentina is a country where most major American and European airlines reach. There is a wide range of offers at low prices. There are international airport in Buenos Aires is Ministro Pistarini and in Cordoba, Pajas Blancas with direct incoming flights from Santiago de Chile and Miami.

If you wish to arrive in Cordoba, they will be waiting for you to transfer you to the lodge. You may also want to arrive to Buenos Aires first, and then take a private flight (up to 18 passengers) from the same airport to Villa Dolores (1 hour 20 min.), which is only 15 minutes away from the lodge. This is very convenient for large groups.

Total price per hunter USD $2,950 per person (min. 4 hunters)

Includes:
• 3 full hunting days
• 4 nights at the lodge
• 5 stars Lodge
• All meals and beverages, included alcoholic drinks
• Transfers to and from Airport
• 1000 free shells
• Bird Boy

Extras for Small Game (subject to change):
Hunting License – Small Game US$ 70 per day per hunter
Gun permit (if required) US$ 120 per gun
Gun rental US$ 70 per day
Shells US$ 15 per box of 25 shells (20 gauge)
Non-Hunters US$ 200 per person
Airfare domestic flight Buenos Aires/Cordoba/Buenos Aires)
Personal Expenses
Tips

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