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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: When is the hunting season?
A: The hunting season starts March 1st through July 30th, which are
the fall/winter months in South America. The wing shooting is
carried out from May 1st to August 31st,
although there are species available year-round like the dove.
Q: Approximately how much game
will be seen each day (or what is the area population of the game
species pursued)?
A: Every day you should see shoot-able game.
Game is very abundant.
Q: What is the success ratio?
A: Depends on species being hunted. Red Stag
90%, Axis Deer 90%, Blackbuck 100%, Wild Goat 100%, Brown Brocket
Deer 90%, Multi-Horned Sheep 95% and Wild Boar 70%, Water Buffalo
90%, Puma 80%.
Q: What time of year does each
game species have its best horns, antlers or fur?
A: From 20 February up to the end of July for all species.
Q: What other species can I hunt
if I fill my primary permit in the first day or two?
A: Wild Goat, European Wild Boar, Fallow Deer,
Axis Deer, Blackbuck Antelope, Multi-Horned Sheep, Water Buffalo,
Brown Brocket Deer, Collared Peccary, White Lipped Peccary, Puma,
Capybara
Q: What are the lodging
accommodations?
A: Beautiful new lodge, all with private rooms
with individual bathrooms and hot showers.
Q: Is the hunt guided or
self-guided?
A: Fully guided by very experienced guides.
Q: What’s the food and eating
arrangements?
A: You will eat in the dining room some
deliciously prepared native home style cooking.
Q: Are foreign inoculations
needed?
A: No.
Q: What about a visa, a passport?
A: U.S. Citizens need only a passport, others
contact your nearest Argentine Consulate.
Q: What language do the guides
and lodge people speak?
A: Predominantly Spanish, but an interpreter is
available.
Q: What’s the temperature like?
A: You can expect temperatures from
approximately 65 to 80 degrees (F), depending on the time of year.
Q: What are the hunting
arrangements: number of daylight hours hunted, move to hunt site by
foot or truck, tree stand or ground bling hunting, etc.?
A: This is a five day hunt and the we recommend
to use the good horses the ranch owns, but just in case the hunter
specially asks for (e.g. for physical conditions or just by his
preference) he can also be driven to the different hunting grounds
by truck, making the final approach by foot.
Q: How much hassle is there with
locals or local officials (farmers, villagers, game wardens, etc.)?
A: None whatsoever. You will be hunting in
private property.
Q: How much rain can I expect for
the time of year I'm going?
A: Some rain is to be expected since the weather
is unpredictable, we recommend you bring light rain gear.
Q: Do I need a permit to bring my
gun into Argentina?
A: Yes. You need to contact your nearest
Argentine Consulate to obtain the application.
Q: Do I need a hunting license?
A: Yes. This will be arranged by the outfitter
upon your arrival. The cost is U$S 250 for the hunting license and
an export permit for one red stag.
Q: What type of clothes do I need
to bring?
A: Coat clothes from dawn to evening. This is
the southern hemisphere and we have a 6 month difference with the
northern hemisphere.
Q: Do I need special equipment?
A: We highly recommend a good pair of binoculars
and a pair of comfortable hunting boots.
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