DESTINATION: San Cirilo Lodge
, Paysandu - Uruguay
Location
» General Information:
You wanted a high volume dove destination, then a decoy pigeon destination, and an upland perdiz destination, all near a duck destination - well here it is! Created and designed for the true sportsmen and woman of North America - Estancia San Cirilo offers trip flexibility and endless shooting opportunities just minutes from the lodge. Individually designed to be individually enjoyed -- this destination provides a truly custom sporting experience each day of the trip.
Ducks that have never seen decoys! Duck hunts are made in close proximity to Estancia San Cirilo over beautiful lagoons and pot holes. The volume of ducks can only be measured by the number of shells expended and our guests can expect close range, unpressured, decoying birds.
Uruguay Dove Hunting. Pure volume! The dove hunting at Black River is comparable only to that of the Cordoba of the 1970's. Dove hunts are made close to the estancia, and guests of Black River have the luxury of shooting as many doves as they desire.
Uruguay Decoyed Pigeon Hunting. Pigeons that redefine decoying! This challenging opportunity has quickly become a favorite among Black River guests, as it provides a unique opportunity to hunt a species with great speed and toughness. Hunts are made in close proximity to the Estancia, and the pigeon flight begins minutes after sun up.
Uruguay Perdiz Hunting - Over Pointing Dogs A bird so sporty you may skip high volume! The sporty Perdiz offers our guests a morning away from high volume and a leisurely upland bird hunt over English setters or Brittany spaniels. Guests of Black River can expect 25-50 flushes in a morning, well trained pointers, and a speedy, challenging upland bird.
» Package: Duck hunting program:
In San Cirilo Lodge hunting starts early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 5.00 consisting of coffee, toasts, jams, bacon and eggs, etc. Duck hunting goes on until 10.00, when you go back to the ranch to have lunch: a starter, a main course and dessert, served with wine, beer, fizzy drinks or mineral water.
Then, you can rest or even take a nap up to 3 o'clock when you go back to the fields to keep on shooting for doves or partridges until evening. Before dinner you may try a wide variety of cheese, ham, olives and drinks; dinner consists of three courses (starter, a main course and dessert). There are fully equipped boats and trucks and experienced guides who know every corner of the waterfowl to fulfil the expectations of the hunters.
» Accommodation:
Refurbished for the 2009 season, and located in the delta of the Rio Negro, this architectural masterpiece is situated atop 100,000 thousands acres of wing-shooting paradise, and offers luxury accommodations that are never far from our shooting sportsmen. These luxury accommodations are complemented by the peaceful flow of the nearby Rio Negro, the picturesque view of endless rolling plains, and the company of one of the largest pigeon roosts in western Uruguay right in our own back yard!! While relaxing on the lower veranda, guests will enjoy a warm fire, an array of table fare, fine wine, and an open bar, all while watching flight after flight of pigeons return to our back yard for the evening roost.
San Cirilo lodge can acommodate 12 guests in 4 bedrooms with private bathrooms (King Size beds) + 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom (King Size beds)
» Additional Information:
How to get there:
San Cirilo Lodge is located 3-hour drive from Montevideo, Uruguay capital city. Once you arrive at Montevideo airport a member of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the lodge. Private charter flights can be arranged.
Duck Hunting Equipment:
From May till September:
The weather is cold during the morning/evening and warm during the day. For this time of the year, in Uruguay is fall / winter. Your are going to wade during the hunt.
Clothes: Boot-foot hunting waders or hiper, hunting jacket, shooting gloves for low temperatures (neoprene), leather gloves, cap (all the mention items, requires camo), Blaze hunting shirt or jacket for Perdiz Hunting, Lightweight boots for perdiz and doveshooting, a polar sweatshirt or warm jacket (the temperature decreases at night).
Other equipment: polarized sunglasses, insect repelent, sunblock SPF 40 or higher, hunting trousars, shirts and vest, set of underwear, good comfortable socks, an extra pair of sandals or sneakers.
Miscelaneous: photo camera, video camera, bateries, prescribed medicines, personal effects.
From January till April and from September till December for those that only hunt for doves or fish:
Clothes: Light shirt and trousers for tropical weather (Exoficcio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc.), cap, boot-foot hunting waders or hiper, a camo light water-proof jacket, a polar sweatshirt or warm jacket (the temperature decreases at night), a good pair of sandals or sneakers.
Fly Fishing tackle, for those who like fishing from January till April:
Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, 5 and 7weight. 3-or 4- piece, if possible.
Reels: A reel with a good drag system, holding at least 80 yards of 20-pound test backing.
Lines: WF floating line and a sinking tip line.
Leaders: for 5- to 7-foot floating lines with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound test tippets with 20 cm of 20-pound test steel wire.
Fies: Sizes 2/0 and 3/0, Deceiver patterns.Colors: black, black and red or black and yellow, chartreuse, white and yellow and white and olive have proved good options.
Accesories: tweezers, hook sharpener, nippers, boga grip, etc.
Rates include:
9 hunts, Hunting license,5 days gun use: Stoegers 12 gauge, Transportation IN-OUT from Montevideo to the lodge (3.5 hour drive), All meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Open bar 24hs, Accommodation in double occupancy room w/private bath, Internet access.
Rates do not include:
Phone calls, laundry service, tips for guide and staff, personal insurance
Notes:
U$D 14.- Shells per box of 25 / 12 gauge
U$D 12,5.- Shells per box of 25 / 20 gauge
