Day 1:
Early a.m. Arrival at Ezeiza international airport Buenos Aires. After your weapons arecleared through customs a taxi will be waiting to transport you to Aeroparque national airport for our private charter light aircraft for a short flight direct to our fields situated in La Pampa region of central Argentina. Note: groups of 4-6 guns will be flown to Santa Rosa airport in a larger aircraft and then transported to the ranch by car which takes approx 1 hour longer.
Early p.m. Arrival at the ranch, introductions and welcome lunch, settle in and rest.
20.00 hrs Dinner.
Day 2:
07.30 hrs Breakfast.
08.30 hrs Walked up Partridge shooting over pointers, bag limit of 10 Partridges per gun.
Very easy walking over flat ground for several types of Partridge. A very experienced dog handler, working a team of dogs through stubble fields and rough grass, will accompany you. Expect to see large coveys of wild Partridges, birds rise freely within range of the gun, good teamwork between the line of guns and the dogs combined with the beautiful surroundings will make this a very enjoyable shooting experience for all. Bag limits are easily achieved.
12.30 hrs Lunch then rest for 2 hours.
14.30 hrs (Afternoon) Pigeon/Dove shooting Stood behind screens out in the open fields flight shooting the birds as they make their way home to the roosting areas. There are several types of Pigeons/Doves ranging from: large as our Woodpigeon to very small. This is large volume shooting at it’s very best. Expect to take several hundred shots at some of the fastest highflying birds that you will ever see. The Doves zip through the line of guns at 35 to 45yds high, truly exhilarating and very testing shooting, liken this experience to being on the busiest drive of your entire shooting career lasting two to three hours. Fast loading, straight shooting and concentration are required to hit the high scores. My best bag for one of these sessions was 156 selecting the highest birds in each pack.
17.15 hrs Quick pick up of all shot birds, clear up empty cases.
17.30 hrs Evening Duck flighting A short move to well constructed Duck shooting butts. Expect similar Duck flighting to what we experience here in the U.K. Shooting Ducks flighting into well fed ponds as the last remnants of daylight fade. There are many varieties of Duck in Argentina, five varieties of Teal just to mention one type. The guides at each hide site will deploy duck decoys. Note: 18.30 hrs strict cut off time is imposed.
18. 45 hrs Wild boar shooting out of high seats The first group of three clients after a quick bite to eat will prepare for Wild boar shooting. The guides, to three of their superbly constructed high towers will accompany the guns. The towers are situated in carefully selected areas where the boars congregate. This form of hunting is where the guides excel. Everything possible will be done to maximize the chance for all clients to take a shot at Wild boar. High-powered rifles are provided, and for those not fully familiar with them, will be given a short demonstration of their safe use. Wild boars in the La Pampa region of Argentina are very numerous and they grow to a huge size. Trophy boars of up to 185 kilograms are regularly taken, that is 30 stone !!! Trophy fees are payable as is Trophy preparation (please see attached price list) should you require this. The best time for Wild boar shooting is during a period of full moon. To have the very best chance of shooting a boar it is strongly recommended that you book your tour to commence two days before the full moon rises. Please see attached a full moon calendar for 2003.
21.00 hrs Dinner for the remainder of the group not participating in the Wild boar shooting.
End of Wild boar shooting Guns participating in the Boar hunting will be served a hot meal on their return to the ranch. The guides will determine how long is best to wait at the high seats for the Boar. They monitor exactly the times that the Boar visit the selected areas, and they will inform each client when they think that enough time has been expended at each area.
That ends the most action packed shooting day imaginable!
Plenty of time is built into the tour to rest and relax. I personally recommend that during these periods, you take a short nap or alternatively a refreshing shower then rest. This holiday has been planned to perfection to take full advantage of the outstanding sport that Argentina has to offer. Plenty of rest will ensure that you do exactly that.
Day 3:
07.30 hrs Breakfast.
08.00 hrs (Morning) Pigeon/Dove shooting At sunrise you will be set up fairly close to the roost areas. Here you will be shooting at the Pigeons and Doves as they leave the roost. You will be deployed directly under the birds’ flightlines as they make their way out to the feed fields. This type of shooting is hot-barreled action, fast and furious. Thousands of birds leave the roost in a very short period of time. First to jump are the Doves and then half an hour or so later the Pigeons. Birds cross the line of guns at challenging heights with breakneck speed, an unbelievable hours shooting, and a good warm up for the testing day ahead.
Alternatively, you could be set up in the feed fields where the birds are flighting. The first smaller packs to show come high and fast providing superb shots to test the very best guns. Later, as more and more birds arrive at the field they will quickly congregate into bigger flocks. The guides will keep these flocks on the move, driving the birds away from the field. These flocks then flight back across the waiting guns providing them with every conceivable angle and variation of shot. Expect enough shooting to thoroughly satisfy the most discerning of sportsmen. Our best bag for three guns shooting for three hours in a good field was 650 birds picked!
12.00 hrs Quick pick up of all shot birds and empty cases.
12.30 hrs Lunch then rest for 2 hours.
15.00 hrs Walked up Partridge shooting over pointers.
18.30 hrs Tea and a quick bite to eat.
18.45 hrs Wild boar shooting for the second group.
21.00 hrs Dinner for the remainder of the group, Wild Boar shooters will be provided with a hot meal on their return.
Day 4:
07.30 hrs Breakfast.
08.00 hrs (Morning) Pigeon/Dove shooting.
12.00 hrs Quick pick up of all shot birds and empty cases.
12.30 hrs Lunch then rest for 2 hours.
15.00 hrs Horse riding or horse drawn carriage or rest and relax I fully recommend that everyone opt to take an afternoon riding. None of my group had previously ridden a Horse yet we all had a fantastic time. The Gaucho saddles are like armchairs; the horses are very docile and easy to ride. A charming way to look around the ranch, please try it, we had a great laugh!
18.30 hrs Tea.
18.45 hrs Wild boar shooting for those that would like another chance.
21.00 hrs Dinner.
Day 5:
08.00 hrs Breakfast.
09.00 hrs Rodeo shows by the ranch Gauchos and the guides A demonstration of the Gauchos work. We thoroughly enjoyed the entertaining display. We recommended that this was included for all to experience.
12.30 hrs Lunch.
14.00 hrs (Afternoon) Pigeon/Dove shooting.
17.00 hrs Quick pick up of all shot birds and empty cases
17.15 hrs Evening duck flighting.
19.00 hrs Tea.
21.00 hrs Dinner.
Day 6:
04.00 hrs Early call and a quick bite for breakfast.
04.30 hrs Prompt departure from the ranch to Travel for approx one and a half hours to Guatrache for goose shooting; short stop for coffee on the way. Small overnight bags with a change of clothes required. The group will be stopping out this evening at a small but comfortable Hotel near to the Goose shooting area.
07.30 hrs Decoyed Magellan Goose shooting (Upland goose) The Magellan goose breeds and spends the summer in the Falkland islands. They then fly North to central Argentina in early June to over winter. These geese are about Greylag size, which call very similar to Pinkfoot when in flight. Like all wild geese, they are very wary. We have employed the services of a professional goose guide to get us right in among the birds. Pit blinds are dug in the middle of lush grazing fields offering the clients a unique opportunity to have the decoys placed all around them. Expect to see very large skeins of geese that decoy freely. There are no bag limits and very good bags are shot. To see and hear hundreds of geese is very exciting, to have them decoy right into the center of a large decoy spread is awe-inspiring.
09.30 hrs Pick up birds and clear away.
10.30 hrs Breakfast in the Hotel.
11.30 hrs Leisurely walk around the small town, postcards, a little shopping, or rest and relax.
12.30 hrs Lunch in the Hotel, then rest and relax.
14.00 hrs (Afternoon) Pigeon/Dove shooting
17.30 hrs Pick up all shot birds and empty cases.
20.00 hrs Dinner.
Day 7:
06.30 hrs Breakfast.
07.30 hrs Decoyed Goose shooting
10.30 hrs Pick up birds, clear away and return to the ranch.
12.30 hrs Lunch then rest for 2 hours.
14.30 hrs (Afternoon) Pigeon/Dove shooting
17.00 hrs Pick up all shot birds and empty cases.
18.00 hrs Tea.
18.45 hrs Wild boar shooting for those that would like another chance.
21.00 hrs Dinner.
Day 8:
08.00 hrs Breakfast.
08.30 hrs (Morning) Pigeon/Dove shooting.
11.45 hrs Pick up all shot birds and empty cases.
12.30 hrs Lunch then rest for 2 hours.
15.00 hrs (Afternoon) Pigeon/Dove shooting.
20:30 hrs Good bye dinner followed by live folk music performed by the guides. A very special evening, one, which you will remember for a long time!
22.00 hrs Casino night in Santa Rosa.
Day 9:
08.00 hrs Breakfast.
08.30 hrs (Morning) Pigeon/Dove shooting.
11.15 hrs Pick up all shot birds and empty cases.
11.30 hrs Photographs at the ranch with the pile of empty cases + total board.
12.00 hrs Goodbye’s, then visit a national hunting reserve for lunch and view the Red deer. The Red deer trophies of the La Pampa region are enormous. Here you will visit the Parque Luro hunting reserve for a few hours to view the animals.
17.00 hrs Souvenir and gift shopping in Santa Rosa. A chance to buy a few things for the family. I recommend that you buy gifts in Santa Rosa. The prices here are much cheaper than in Buenos Aires. The guides will escort you to the right places. Look out for the superb leatherwork, especially shoes and jackets. Compared to prices in the U.K. they are very inexpensive.
18.00 hrs Meal at a restaurant of your choice in Santa Rosa.
19.00 hrs Approximate departure time on our private chartered light aircraft to Buenos Aires.
21.30 hrs Arrival at Aeroparque national airport Buenos Aires. A taxi will be waiting in order to transfer you to a five star luxury hotel right in the city center.
22.00 hrs Check into the hotel The superbly appointed hotel will provide an ideal base to see the sights of Buenos Aires. Here you will enjoy one night stay where you can relax and unwind before the flight back to the U.K.
Day 10:
08.30 hrs Hotel Breakfast.
09.00 hrs Visit to the center of Buenos Aires with a guide till Lunch. Come back to the Hotel, and finish of Tour. The lunch is not included in the total cost in order to can choice the place you want for lunch (if you need to be 3 hours before departure may be is better if you lunch in the airport).
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