Dove Hunting Argentina Thrills

Need to find a perfect place for dove hunting? Cordoba is one of the exciting cities to visit with its wide dove hunting spots. Whether you are new to hunting or a veteran in the field, this place will definitely satisfy your desire.

Cordoba is a great and historical city near the geographical center of Argentina. The city was founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, who coined the name after Córdoba, Spain on July 6, 1573. It was one of the first Spanish colonial capitals of Argentina and made famous for its dry white wines and olive oil. Not only that, the place continues to provide the best dove and pigeon hunting spots in the world.

Dove hunting in Cordoba was started by a Spanish businessman, Paco Riestra, who himself is a passionate hunter. He manages 2 of the most popular lodges in the area, the Estancia La Macarena, Corboda’s oldest and most recognized hunting lodges, located just 90 minutes from the Cordoba International airport, which has 5 rooms wherein 3 of which are suite rooms and Estancia El Rocio suitable for foreign guests and hunters.

In Estancia El Rocio, regular rooms as well as their suite rooms are fully equipped with amenities to make a wonderful stay. Guests are pampered with their delicious dishes and swimming pools that are surrounded by trees. For those light travelers specifically those who do not want to bring with them their shot guns, the lodges offer them clean and well-maintained 12 & 20 gauge Beretta’s and Benelli’s.

Dove hunting doesn’t go with the season. Anytime of the year visitors can go hunting because of the abundance of doves of different varieties all throughout the year. It is estimated that the numbers of dove ranges from 18,000,000 to 20,000,000 on the 4,000 acre private fenced, Los Chanares Ranch. Anyone interested to come and visit the place would find it easy since there are daily flights going to Cordoba from Buenos Aires and Santiago Chile. Flights arrive at mid morning giving more time for travelers especially dove hunters to discover the place.

There are a number of shooting areas exceptionally made for new and experienced hunters. They are well-organized by the director of hunting depending on the shooters capability. Most hunters, may it be new or experienced could easily shoot for an estimate of 1,000 rounds per day.

It takes short drives in coming to the area as most shooting fields are near the lodges. It is very accessible giving visitors more time to unwind and enjoy their food and refreshing swimming pool.

Doves in Cordoba have different kinds. There is the Mourning Dove which reproduction only occurs once a year. Another type is the Golden Eared Dove which reproduces 5-6 times in a year and lays about 3-5 eggs per nest. This massive reproduction of doves disturbed farmers in Cordoba as they would lose about 40% of their crops which includes corn, milo, sorghum, and wheat. Thus, they very much welcome dove hunters in their place to help them lessen the dove population.

So, are you just going to read stories about Cordoba? Or, would you rather experience this once in a lifetime adventure?