Argentina Shooting - May 2026

Argentina SHOOTING

Ducks, Perdiz, Doves, & Pigeons

May 20 - 30, 2026

HOSTED BY: MIKE FITZGERALD

FROM YOUR HOST

Argentina stands alone at the top of the global wingshooting stage. With vast, unpressured landscapes, diverse species, and generous seasons, it offers bird hunters an unrivaled combination of volume and variety. The sheer numbers are staggering... millions of eared doves swarm the skies yearround, creating some of the most exhilarating high volume shooting anywhere on earth. For those seeking a different pace, Argentina also delivers superb shooting for wild pigeons, ducks, and perdiz, often in the same itinerary. It's a sporting paradise, tailored to every wingshooter's dream.

What sets Argentina apart isn't just the quantity of birds; it's the consistency and quality of the experience. The best lodges operate with precision, pairing professional guides with well-trained bird boys, comfortable blinds, and seamless logistics. Shooting days are crafted to maximize sport without sacrificing comfort or hospitality. Whether you're posted in a dove field under a warm sky, calling ducks from a marsh at dawn, or walking the pampas behind a bird dog, the action is steady, the surroundings beautiful, and the rewards unforgettable.

ABOUT Your Host

Mike Fitzgerald is President and Co-Owner of Frontiers. He grew up in the travel business and has vast wingshooting experience worldwide in eighteen different countries. He has hosted hunting groups in Bolivia, Argentina, Scotland, Spain, Hungary, and France — not to mention an annual trek with a big Frontiers group to Georgia for quail. When not in the field with Frontiers, you will find Mike hunting birds in western Pennsylvania over his English cockers, Lakland and Jett.

Add to that Argentina's renowned hospitality, fine wine, incredible cuisine, and gracious lodges steeped in tradition, and you have a complete sporting experience that's as refined as it is wild. For seasoned hunters and first-timers alike, bird shooting in Argentina isn't just a trip, it's a rite of passage, a benchmark, and a memory-maker that stands at the pinnacle of the wingshooting world.

With over 40-years of shooting experience in Argentina, we have designed the perfect itinerary for this departure!

Sincerely,

What to expect

The finest mixed-bag shooting experience in Argentina for ducks, perdiz, doves and pigeons at two wonderful shooting lodges: Estancia Santa Rita and El Monte!

Intimate group size of 8 shooters.

Terrific lodges, service, and cuisine.

3 ½ days of waterfowl with some opportunities to do a walk-up shoot for perdiz.

2 ½ days of high-volume dove and pigeon shooting.

Absolute prime time for all species.

Quality gun rental available at both lodges.

EStancia santa rita

Estancia Santa Rita offers one of the most well-rounded and rewarding wingshooting experiences in Argentina. The day often begins in the marshes, where the morning sky fills with flights of rosy-billed pochards, pintails, and teal—delivering high-volume duck shooting at first light from expertly placed dry blinds. As the morning action winds down, guests return to the estancia for a hearty lunch and a siesta. The afternoon brings more duck hunting. Depending on seasonal implications and the bird population, there is also classic upland shooting. Over pointing dogs, the perdiz rise fast and low, offering challenging, walk-up shooting in scenic countryside. Most shooters in the party will be able to enjoy one afternoon of perdiz hunting in addition to the world-class duck resource.

What makes Santa Rita truly exceptional is the variety of sport paired with first-class service. With professional guides, skilled bird dogs, and a welcoming lodge atmosphere, each day strikes the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. It's a celebration of tradition, adventure, and the kind of authentic Argentine hospitality that keeps wingshooters returning year after year.

el monte lodge

El Monte Lodge is set in the rolling hills and sun-drenched countryside of San Luis Province. The Lodge offers a premier high-volume shooting experience focused on two of Argentina's most exciting and prolific gamebirds -- doves and pigeons. Your days bring nonstop action as clouds of doves pour over the fields, offering fast, consistent shooting for as long as your shoulder holds up. On the next day, the focus shifts to wild pigeon shooting, an entirely different challenge as these strong, elusive birds dive and dart through the trees with surprising speed and cunning. It's a thrilling contrast that keeps every day dynamic and deeply satisfying for the experienced shot.

At the heart of the experience is the lodge itself; gracious, intimate, and deeply connected to the land around it. With a warm, attentive staff, exceptional Argentine cuisine, and a relaxed, private atmosphere, El Monte feels like a personal retreat with world-class wingshooting right outside the door. For those seeking superb shooting away from the crowds, this hidden corner of Argentina delivers all the goods.

ITINERARY

May 20, Depart USA

Depart USA via overnight commercial flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

May 21, Arrive in Buenos Aires

Arrive Buenos Aires. You will be met by a representative of Frontiers and transferred to the Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel located in the heart of one of Buenos Aires' most prestigious neighborhoods, steps from the historic Recoleta Cemetery and surrounded by exquisite Frenchstyle architecture, great restaurants, and bars. We will pre-book the room from the prior evening to guarantee immediate occupancy in the morning. Balance of afternoon at leisure. This evening, we will have a delicious welcome dinner at a renowned restaurant within walking distance of our hotel.

May 22, Journey to Estancia Santa Rita

Following breakfast, check out. The group will be transferred to the charter airport. We will depart via private charter (Cessna Caravan) to Pehuajo – about 250 miles southwest of Buenos Aires. Flight time: 1 hour, 40 minutes. Private transfer of 50-minutes to Estancia Santa Rita. Lunch followed by an afternoon duck shoot.

MAy 23-25, three full days of waterfowl shooting

Three full days of waterfowl shooting (morning and afternoon shoot). There should also be an opportunity for everyone in the party to do at least one day of walk-up shooting for perdiz one afternoon.

MAy 26, transfer to el monte lodge

Following breakfast, check out of Santa Rita. Transfer to Pehuajo Airport. Depart via private charter flying North to Villa Dolores. Flight time: 2-hours. Private transfer of 20-minutes to El Monte Lodge. Lunch followed by an afternoon shoot.

MAy 27-28, two full days of dove shooting

Two full days of high-volume dove shooting. It should also be prime time for pigeons. We will most likely have one full day of pigeon shooting in addition to the doves.

MAy 29, Depart el monte & Argentina

Following breakfast, check out of El Monte. Private transfer to Cordoba Airport (2 ½ hours). Depart Cordoba via flight service to Buenos Aires or Santiago with ongoing overnight connections to the United States.

MAy 30, ARRIVE IN the USA

Arrive in the USA. Clear immigrations, collect luggage, and clear customs, welcome home!

Shooting Package

RATES : $13,675 per gun based on a party of eight.

INCLUSIONS : Meet & greet service in Buenos Aires; all ground transfers in the itinerary; charter flight B.A. to Pehuajo and from Pehuajo to Villa Dolores; accommodations at the Loi Suites Hotel with breakfast; welcome dinner in Buenos Aires; 4-nights/3 ½-days shooting at Estancia Santa Rita; 3-nights/2 ½-days at El Monte Lodge; all meals and beverages at the shooting lodges; hunting licenses.

EXCLUSIONS : Commercial airline transportation, cartridges, gratuities, shotgun rental, meals and beverages other than those listed.

DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY : A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.

Travel Enhanced.

Our team of expert agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. Our full-service Airline Department can coordinate all of your travel logistics to/from Argentina. For this hosted departure, please contact: