Argentina: Puelo Expeditions

ARGENTINA FINEST DOVE SHOOTING

Clear blue skies, short-sleeves, the finest steak in the world on the asado, and some of the most spectacular and exhilerating shooting in the world.

The winter shooting season in the UK coincides with the summer shooting season in Argentina. The weather in Cordoba is wonderful during the summer time: the days are long and the millions of doves stay close to the roosting areas due to the crops. This is the ideal time for serious guns to visit Cordoba!

Rio de Piedras lodge: Legendary Dove Shooting. Here, guests enjoy the ultimate in luxury and amazing dove shooting in the hills of North Cordoba. With more than 20 years experience, we have exclusive access to some of the best fields in the famous Macha dove shooting area! All this is combined with finest 5-star food and lodging, and it’s no wonder that Rio de Piedra is widely considered to be “the premium dove shooting lodge in all of Argentina”.

Superb quality dove and duck shooting, charming people and excellent hospitality combine to make a few days hunting in Argentina a memorable experience.
Cordoba province is considered the dove shooting capital of the world. Over 50 million doves annually inhabit the 60-mile radius (95 km) of the lodge. The lodge features 40 shooting fields, which are within a 30 or 40-minute drive through rolling hills. The quarry is the eared dove, which flies virtually continuously throughout the day, enabling guns to shoot from dawn until dusk, to their hearts' content.

Location and Transport

• Located in central Argentina in the province of Córdoba, 50 miles (80 km) north of Córdoba City international airport. Driving time: 50 minutes
• There are weekly direct flights from Madrid, Spain to Córdoba City – Iberia Airlines.Thisallows making the most of your trip as you can be dove shooting on the day of your arrival.
• Guests may also fly to Ezeiza International. Airport in Buenos Aires, then transfer to the domestic airport and take the hour flight to Córdoba. British Airways fly direct four days a week, with flat beds available in Business Class.

The Shooting

• The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with breakfast, followed by a 30 or 40-minute drive to the shoot.
• In the field you will be assigned a bird-boy, who will provide you with shot shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand.
• You will be constantly visited by your main guide who is available to assist you in any need, even in giving you some tips on your shooting if required.
• Depending on the weather conditions, you will shoot till noon or sunset. At midday you will be offered an incredible barbeque in the field,where you will enjoy the famous Argentine beef.
• Afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 hr., and continues until almost dark. There is no definite time to close the shoot.
• Return to the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.

Arrival
A VALID PASSPORT with at least 6 months remaining. No visa is needed for English citizens; others should check entry requirements with the Argentine consulate.

Customs and Firearms Registration
You should inform the airline prior to travel date that you will be carrying shotguns and declare them when checking in for your flight. An airline official will escort you to a Customs post for gun registration and then hand-carry your guns to the plane. On return, you must retrieve your guns at the airline service desk in the baggage hall. An airline official will accompany you to the red channel, where your guns are registered with Customs as re-entering the country.

Health requirements
We suggest that you consult with your physician for medical advice on travel to Argentina. If your physician is not familiar with travel-related medicine, the CDC offers excellent, up-to-date information on health precautions for travellers by fax; call toll-free 888-236-1033 and follow the recorded instructions. You may also visit the CDC's website.

Currency
Peso, though US dollars widely accepted.

Time difference

• four hours.

Climate and Average Temperatures
January min 17°C max 29°C. July min 4°C, max 17°C.

Shooting Season
Year round.

Electric Current
220 volts; a standard converter and European adapter for two-pronged plug should work fine.

Terms & Conditions
Inclusions:All meals in the shooting fields with wines and beer; best available lodging based on double occupancy; services of a professional shooting-guide; all vehicles and ground transportation as required by the itinerary; bird-boys as required; all payments to landowners for shooting rights; meeting and customs assistance; round ground transfer only for parties arriving and departing together; taxes and service charges.

Exclusions:Scheduled air fares required by itinerary from point of origin through return; shot shells; shotgun rental; all gratuities; shooting license; telephone calls, laundry/dry cleaning, room service, or items of a strictly personal nature; baggage overweight charges; personal/baggage insurance; passport expense; transfer to and from the lodge for clients not arriving or departing with the whole party (please refer to our transfer policy below); cost of itinerary modification requested by passenger; transfers in Buenos Aires if your airline schedule requires you to change airports.