Thank’s Argentina Expeditions, and Rafael for the outstanding hunt. We got more birds in one day than I get in a year at home!

Hunt-Argentina is the ultimate Wingshooting and Big Game destination in the entire world. Hunt Argentina brings you the best in Duck, Dove, Goose, Red Deer, Water Buffalo, Puma, Four Horned Sheep, Wild Boar and Wild Goat hunting.

YOUR TRIP

GUN PERMITS / ENTRY / TRANSFERS

There is no problem taking guns into Argentina with a MAXIMUM 3 GUNS PER HUNTER. A valid passport is required for entry and no visa is required for U.S. citizens.  The process of taking your shotguns to Argentina is simple. Call the Argentine Consulate nearest at your home and ask about your gun permit. You will fill out a one page "gun permit pre-registration" form. You will also need three passport-size photos ( 1 1/2 x 1 1/2) and a xerox of the photo page of your passport.  Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires (or Cordoba) you will proceed to the adjacent gun clearance area, fill out one additional local form and pay u$30 for each firearm. Of course, our Argentina Expeditions representative will provide assistance throughout.

SHELLS

We strongly recommend that all shells be purchased in Argentina. The Argentine shells are quite good, and buying them there eliminates hassle and possible overweight charges. Shells brand include: Rio, Fiocci, Saga brands can by purchased at acceptable cost by Argentina Expeditions in each hunting area: For DOVES: u$ 10/box of 25 shells including local tax in 12 or 20 gauge. For DUCKS and GOOSE: u$ 12/box of 25 shells including local tax in 12 gauge. Shells in: 28 -410 -16, available with 100% payment in advance to assist with pre-purchase of shells.. Payment for shells used will be handled as you depart. The preferred payment is cash.

GUNS/CHOKES

Either 12- or 20-gauge is suitable, 12-gauge is more effective on ducks and high doves. Argentina Expeditions recommends you bring at least two guns. Doubles, semi-autos or pumps are fine. Suggested chokes are improved/modified for doves/pigeons; skeet/improved for perdiz and improved/modified for ducks. Screw-in chokes provide flexibility.

Make sure your guns are in good working order before you leave as this can be high-volume shooting in the country away from servicing facilities or gunsmiths. Please bring extra parts for repair if you have them. Your guns will need to be transported in lockable hard cases on the airlines. Even in a hard case, the gun must be disassembled.  Argentina Expeditions also suggests a lightweight storable soft cases to carry your guns into the field.

TEMPERATURE AND DRESS INFORMATION

Dove hunting is year round. Temperatures varies between October to April with temperatures in the mid 80’s. From May to September, the temperature is in the mid 40’s to 60’s. Recommended dress is green camouflage or dark khaki, light boots and sun /shooting glasses. Two shotguns are recommended of your personal choice, light raincoats, shooting gloves, soft gun case and portable gun cleaning kit is recommended.

The goose and duck hunts are in winter and are temperate in the mornings in the 40’s at middle morning varying to the mid 60’s. Bring appropriate clothing with high boots or waders for duck hunts. 

For big game hunting, the hunting is in varied places and the temperature varies between the 40’s and 80’s depending on the season or hunting areas. It is strongly recommended that you bring clothing to layer of you personal choice in dark khaki or camouflage, short boots and raincoat.

Evening wear in all areas will be very informal- whatever is most comfortable, including hunting clothes if you wish.

You will only need a sport coat and tie at the best restaurants in Buenos Aires.

OTHER ITEMS TO INCLUDE

1. Ear plugs for protection while shooting and shooting glasses-all for safety yellow for dark days, dark for sun (either for safety is a fundamental requirement)

2. Small container of sunscreen as necessary and bug repellant

3. Gun cleaning equipment-wide barrel brush and a good rust preventive lubricant-guns should be cleaned daily

4. Thin, soft leather shooting gloves, to protect hands while loading and firing

5. Trap/skeet shooter’s shell bag which attaches to your belt which becomes handy for dove shooting

6. Recoil reduction device to wear under/over shirt or vest (for doves) -you’ll really appreciate this suggestion after a case a shells in the morning and afternoon each!

7. A good camera for the field and lots of film; a travel alarm and flashlight. You might want to bring a lead shielded bag to protect unexposed and exposed film during your travels with the current use of x-ray machines in our airports. 

BAG LIMITS

Bag limits in most provinces of Argentina are very liberal, and on some species that are considered "plagues" there are no limits. The shooting in Argentina is quite good for a number of reasons, ranging from lack of shooting pressure to undisturbed nesting and roosting habitat. We want you to enjoy your hunt but also consider that these resources need to be preserved for generations to come.

AIRLINE SCHEDULING

Many excellent carriers, such as American, Delta, United Airlines, Lan Chile, Aerolineas Argentinas and Varig offer varied flight service to Argentina from New York, Miami, Atlanta, or Los Angeles.

"Your wonderful home away from home! We know that you travel a long distance to come hunt with us. We know it is well worth the trip for the hunting experience you will have. However, that is not enough !!! We must make you very comfortable in your lodging, feed you like kings and queens, and pamper you with services like you have never received before. We have been able to accomplish all these items with dedication and enthusiasm that you will appreciate and enjoy. Most of our visitors become friends and return several times. So when will you come and meet us? Rafael and his staff are waiting for you !!!"

Big Game Lodge

Wingshooting Lodge

Rafael and his staff of Argentina Expeditions ensures a client’s needs are met. Even in the more remote areas, dining is uniform and the lodges and hotel accommodations are hand-picked to be clean, comfortable and as close as possible to the shooting to maximize your enjoyment of the trip.

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