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In all the world, perhaps no single country meets the requirements set in the head and heart of the bird shooter better than Argentina. And no region of Argentina offers a better opportunity for the trip of a lifetime than southern Entre Rios province. Here a sportsman can experience Argentina’s legendary world-class duck hunting, true high-volume dove hunting and classic partridge shooting over fine pointing dogs all headquartered from the same well-appointed lodge accommodations.

Luis Brown and River Plate Wingshooting prefer hosting small shooting parties – from four to eight guns – to ensure intimate, personal attention. Hunters stay in appealing (sometimes opulent) country homes with names like San Ambrosio, Patria Chica and La Malva, steeped in Old World charm and offering a feeling of genuine hospitality. The service is more than attentive and the food – famed Argentine steaks, sausages, ribs, game dishes, soups and local Italian specialties – is terrific. One literally feels that they have stepped back in time to a wonderful period of gracious living and abundant game birds.

Perhaps the strongest statement that can be made about this outstanding hunting organization is that 80 percent of the clients re-book within a two-year period – a true testimony to excellence.

Ducks

The uniqueness of outfitter Luis Brown’s location in the southern Entre Rios area is defined by the three distinct water levels in the surrounding marsh lands, and thus, three distinct waterfowl habitats. The Parana River Delta water level is primarily affected by rainfall patterns in Brazil.

The Uruguay River water level fluctuates with the rainfall in Uruguay to the east. The vast marshes east of the road system, with the many levees and dikes, depend entirely on local rainfall. In short, regardless of the rainfall in a given area, one of the systems always has the proper water level to hold ducks and provide favorable foraging on rice crops and natural foods.

These marshes host enormous numbers of South American ducks of many species during our summer months (Argentina’s winter). Particular favorites are the rosy-billed pochard, Brazilian whistler, yellow-billed pintail, Brazilian teal, and white-faced duck. Well-placed blinds, ample decoy spreads, expert calling by the guides and hard working Labrador retrievers all add up to the most fantastic waterfowl hunt anywhere.

Doves

The province of Entre Rios enjoys a delightful climate that changes little throughout the year. Because of this stable weather pattern, grain crops (such as corn, wheat, sorghum and even barley) are grown year round on large farms in the fertile bottomland. This grain production, coupled with large areas of dense hillside roosting cover and plenty of water, produces a population of eared doves that flourishes to incredible numbers. They reproduce up to five times annually in this area, and their regional numbers are estimated to be more than 20 million.

On a typical afternoon shoot, hunters will see thousands of doves and will fire anywhere from 250 to 500 shot shells depending on conditions and personal inclination. During some periods it is possible to look across the landscape and see doves traveling at virtually all points around the compass.

Partridges

There are several species of flushing birds in Argentina – the most common and sporty is the spotted tinamou, commonly called “perdiz” (partridge) by natives. This bird is slightly bigger than a bobwhite quail, holds well for pointing dogs and has the explosive takeoff and quick getaway of a ruffed grouse. These great game birds are found throughout the Entre Rios province and are particularly abundant in the Gualeguay area. Hunting usually takes place in the fields adjacent to and surrounding the estancias (ranch headquarters), and the action is fast paced with flushes sometimes as frequent as every two to three minutes. This is truly a classic gentleman’s sport – walking meadows and pasture lands and shooting over excellent pointing dogs.

Travel

Travel to this remarkable place is relatively simple and easy – particularly compared to other Argentine destinations. Upon their morning arrival in Buenos Aires, guests are met by a River Plate Wingshooting representative at Ezeiza Airport, assisted with customs and gun clearance and then driven in a large commercial van about two and a half hours north to Entre Rios province for an afternoon dove shoot. No tedious (and expensive) airport transfers and interconnecting flights (or missed connections) in Argentina.