BEST WINGSHOOTING IN THE WORLD

HCU’s Scott Steinkruger made his way back to Argentina to hunt with Manuel for his second consecutive year and will be making 2 more trips in 2014. Scott reports this as being the most fun and relaxing hunt of his life and this time he enjoyed some fantastic duck hunting along with the dove shoots. From the gourmet, yet hardy meals to the absolutely beautiful ranch-style estancia accommodations, your every need is attended to. Located in the mountains just 1 ½ hours from the airport, the outfitter’s claim to fame “Sleep under the doves” is no misnomer. 90 percent of the shoots are 2 to 15 minutes from the lodge. What makes this hunt somewhat unique is the fact that mainly you are hunting in the mountains, not on flat farmland. The views are majestic and the hunting rivals the finest bird hunts anywhere in the world. Of course, the numbers of birds you encounter are spellbinding. During each shoot, you constantly have doves coming within shotgun range. The mountain shooting posts are reminiscent of European “driven” shoots, positioning hunters in the bird flyways. It is not unusual to shoot 1000 rounds in a single shoot. Hunts are 3 nights, 6 hunt affairs with your first hunt coming on the first afternoon of your arrival, then the next two days you hunt morning and afternoon, with the final day, you will make a morning hunt then lunch and then back to the airport for your flight home. Your day starts with a hearty breakfast then you and your personal “bird boy” will be taken to your shoot. Two to four hours of shooting, then back to the lodge for a barbeque lunch, a siesta, and then out for the afternoon shoot. After your afternoon shoot then it is back to the lodge for a cool drink and a white glove supper. Of course, it’s your hunt and you can hunt as long, or short, as you want. Your bird boy will have your ammunition as well as ice cold drinks ready for you at all times. Bring your own shotgun or rent their 20 gauge Berettas or Benellis at 70 dollars per day. All transport in country, food, beer, wine and soft drinks is included in our packages. Shotgun shells are $12.50 per box 12, 20 or 28 gauge.

Steinkruger said that it is the perfect place to take your wife or a non-hunter. Manuel and his staff will make sure their stay will be relaxing. The pricing below is a general guideline, but please call Scott Steinkruger at 806-679-9893 for special and customized pricing. It’s a great place to have company retreats and family reunions. Easily accessible from most major US airports. Most flights go through Dallas and Miami/ Atlanta. You do not have to be a great wing shot or an experienced traveling hunter to enjoy this hunt. Accommodations are for up to 12 people (double occupancy). Your group will not be comingled with other groups.

Season dates: Year round. The most comfortable weather being March to October. 3 night, 2 full days and 2 half day, 6 shoot hunts $1,800 US (customized group pricing on request)

License $190

Tips for bird boys $120

Gun Rental $70 per day

Tips for house staff $160 total

Ammo $12.50 per box 12, 20 and 28 gauge The same outfitter conducts superb duck hunts only 1 hour out of Buenos Aires. You can do a duck/dove combo. He also does big game hunts in the Pampas areas in Argentina.

SCOTT IS PLANNING ON ESCORTING 2 GROUPS OF BIRD HUNTERS IN 2014. The first group will be February 22 to 25 and another trip April 26 to 29. These trips will be at a SPECIAL PRICE OF ONLY $1,350 per hunter. The later hunt can be combined with a duck hunt near Buenos Aires. According to Scott there is no finer bird shooting operator in Argentina. From the time you arrive until your departure, you will be in the careful and watchful hands of Manuel and his staff.

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