DESTINATION: Punta Caballos Lodge
, Gualeguaychu, Entre Rios province
Location
» General Information:
Water fowling is the main activity in this area and our country is, without a doubt, a great choice particularly duck hunting. Reserves in south Entre Rios are a permanent inhabitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard, Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc. The unique grounds, the permanent water wealth and the great culture of rice, turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for the variety of aquatic animal species.
For the duck hunting, that takes part in the morning, local hunters are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the head guide. Every hunter is accompanied by a guide, a birdboy and/or a ret dog, to the hunting place in 4x4 light trucks.
Hunters may be shooting by a lagoonside from blinds located in the water. Every spot will have decoys set up and every hunter will be assisted by a bird-boy whose job is to make sure the hunters needs are catered for. Bird-boys will use typical calls. To pick up downed ducks we will be using retrieving dogs such as Labs after the hunt is over. The lodge will also provide hunters with boots, waders, capes if its necesary.
As a complment to the duck hunt, during the afternoon, perdiz over dogs, dove and pigeon hunts are organized.
If you like big game you will have the chance to hunt for axis deer, wild boar, blackbuck antelope, water buffalo, feral goat among other big game trophies. The hunt is done inside the property, just 15-minute far from the main house
» Package: Duck hunting program:
In Punta Caballos 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 09.00, 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 hunitng meet appetizers, cheese, ham, olives and drinks; dinner consists of three courses (starter, a main course and dessert).
» Accommodation:
The house is divided into 4 main sectors, and has all the necessary services to accommodate 10 to 12 persons. Seven double and single rooms, all en-suite with private bath, a dining room, a sitting room, a rest room, another rest room with satellite TV and music and a pool, etc.
» Additional Information:
How to get there:
Punta Caballos Lodge is located only 180 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is accesible by charter flights or driving duirn 2-hours.
Duck Hunting Equipment:
From January till April:
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.
From May till October:
The weather is cold during the morning/evening and warm during the day. For this time of the year, in Argentina 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.
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 / Season: April - August
U$S 3,580.-
Package / Per person
5 hunting days / 5 nights. Minimum 4 hunters.
Rates include:
Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms, breakfast, meals, soft drinks and beer, typical dinner served with wines, open bar 24hs, hunting guide and birdboy, transport to and from hunting locations.
Rates do not include:
Air fares, transfer in/ out from Buenos Aires city. clothes and personal equipment and gratuities.
