GUAMINI RANCH - Seasons April to August

THE HUNT: Our Estancia is located in the center of many natural ponds and small lakes, home of 11 species of ducks and 2 of geese (Magellan and Ashy head). The region is also very good for crops, making it ideal for sustaining the largest populations of ducks in the country.

The Ducks

Camouflaged blinds are prepared in the best ponds to start shooting before the sun comes up every day. Decoys are placed every morning in the chosen blinds. We scout the area every day for best hunting possibilities, and we never shoot 2 times in the same place, in order not to over hunt one specific area.

Blinds are located in the side of the ponds and sometimes some meters inside the water. Waders are always a plus for moving freely in the hunting place.

Duck Species available are: Crested duck, Brown Pintail, Silver teal, Speckled teal, Brazilian duck, Rosy-billed pochard, Red shoveler, Cinnamon teal, White-cheeked pintail, Fulvous tree duck, Black-bellied tree duck.

Hunters may expect to shoot above 150 shells per morning, getting sometimes up to 400.

The Geese

Blinds are prepared by our staff every morning, normally in crop fields where the geese feed. Decoys are placed to attract the birds to the blinds (normally 2 or 3 hunters are put together to maximize the shooting). Groups of birds from 3 to 100 will start to arrive as soon as the darkness is gone. Every hunter in the blind is able to shoot, as the average number of birds per group is 7 to 20.

The hunt can extend to 11.00am (3 hours aprox) and there is no limit in terms of number of birds to take.

Once the morning hunt is finished, and after taking the photos, we go back to the Estancia (ranch) for lunch. A short "siesta" can be taken after the meal, and at 3.30pm we go back to the fields for some "perdiz" or dove hunt. Geese can not be hunted in the afternoon, but if the hunter prefers, a duck hunt can be organized.

TRANSPORTATION: After arriving to Buenos Aires, our staff will meet you in the customs, where guns are to be declared. After customs, a 40 minutes drive will transport you to the domestic airport to connect the flight to city of Bahia Blanca, where you will be met again by our hunting guides. The ranch is 1 hour drive from this airport. We provide all this transfers at no extra cost for the client.

GUNS: Recommended is .12GA semi-automatic shotguns. Guns and shotgun shells are available for renting at the estancia.

CLOTHING: Tall water-proof boots. Heavy camo water-proof jacket or parka. Waders are optional. Water proof (Gore-Tex) gloves.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Our exclusive Estancia Guaminí, provides nice and comfortable lodging. Lodging, as well as all meals and beverages are included in the daily rate.

Rooms are nicely decorated, with heating and normally with private bath. Single and King Size beds are available.

Meals are served 4 times per day beginning with American or Continental Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner are usually beef-based meals. Mid-afternoon Tea with pastries is a highlight. Special meals can be prepared upon request. Beverages include soft drinks, local wine, beer and normal amounts of whisky, gin and other drinks.

TOTAL PRICE u$s 480 per hunter TOTAL PRICE

HUNT INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES:

Includes: Reception and gun clearance at airport. Guides and bird-boys. English speaking translators at all times. All lodging, meals, beverages and drinks at ranch. All transportation in hunting area.

Does not include: International or domestic air tickets. Hunting license ($135 per hunter). Guns and shells ($12 per box of 25 shells).

PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Deposit of 21% of total hunt cost must be done to book the trip. Deposit must be done through a bank wire.

Complete payment will be done at the end of the hunt and may be in u$s or Travelers Checks (in this case there is an extra cost of 3% due to bank commission when cashing them in Argentina).

The Estancia

Call or Email to book your hunt: - 0054 223 9 6887305

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