Hunting clothing for Argentina
Advisory Only
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST FOR DOVE HUNTING IN ARGENTINA
There is a daily laundry service.
X 1 SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT
X 1 LONG SLEEVED SHIRT
X 2 SHORTS – LIGHT WEIGHT AND COOL
X 1 LONG LEG TROUSER – DENHAM OR COTTON
X 6 PAIRS OF SOCKS – WARM
X 1 PAIR WALKING BOOTS
X 1 PAIR GATORS LIGHT WEIGHT
X 1 PAIR OF SHOOTING GLOVES
X 1 BALACLAVA
X 1 SHOOTING HAT March to May June to August
X 1 LIGHT WEIGHT JACKET British MTP or Desert Camo
X 1 SKEET VEST/WAISTCOAT – FOR WALKING UP GAME
X 1 PAIR OF WARM THERMAL UNDER WEAR (for early mornings only not always needed)
X 1 GUN & HARD CASE, LOCKABLE, PAD LOCK OR COMBINATION – MAKE SURE
YOUR GUN IS RELIABLE AS REPAIRS ARE DIFFICULT IN SOUTH AFRICA OR
TAKE A SECOND GUN OF A DIFFERENT CALIBRE / OVER & UNDER AND SIDE BY
SIDE ARE OK.
X 1 GOOD PAIR OF SHOOTING SUN GLASSES OR SIMILAR
X 1 MEDIUM HEIGHT TRIPOD SEAT
X 1 THERMOS FLASK – SIZE MEDIUM
X 1 SUN BLOCK FACTOR FIFTY OR SIMILAR & LIP BALM
X 1 GUN SLIP – TO USE WHEN SHOOTING & SMALL CARTRIDGE BAG.
X 1 EAR PROTECTION
NB: COLOUR OF CLOTHING: DARK GREENS WILL SUFFICE; HOWEVER, LIGHT BROWNS OR
STRAW COLOURS ARE BETTER AS WINTER TIME IN SA LOOKS LIKE A HEAT WAVE IN AN
ENGLISH SUMMER, ALL THE VEGETATION HAS BEEN BURNT BY THE SUN & FROST.
Accommodation
Holiday Lodges are located in the heart of prime Pigeon & Dove shooting arable farming lands in Alijilan and La Rosada, with Tucuman has become known as “The Dove & Pigeon Shooting Capital of the World.”
The lodges are located in Tucuman province. Six double and twin rooms are all en-suite and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The lodges’ common areas include well-stocked bars, an open-plan dining hall and lounging area, and outside fire pits. Typical Argentine cuisine is served, and the usual excellent service is provided.
Transportation
Transfers from Tucuman Airport to Alijilan Lodge Return trip takes 90 minutes by minibus. (There is an additional surcharge for groups of less than four people.)
Food & Drink
Argentine cuisine is defined as a cultural synthesis of Mediterranean influences brought by the Spanish during the colonial period and, later, by Italian settlers. Argentina’s people are known for their passion for food. Meetings are frequently centred on sharing a meal. Invitations to dinner at home are generally regarded as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. The most important meal of the week is Sunday family lunch, which frequently includes asado or pasta.
Another characteristic of Argentine cuisine is the preparation of homemade foods such as French fries, patties, and pasta to commemorate a special occasion, meet friends, or honour someone. Homemade food is also seen as a way to express affection.
Vaccinations
Yes, certain vaccinations are recommended or required for Argentina. The following vaccinations are recommended by Argentina’s National Travel Health Network and Centre, as well as the World Health Organisation: Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, and tetanus are all possible.
weather
The weather in Argentina
The hot season lasts from November 14 to March 14, with daily high temperatures of 27°C or higher. The warmest month of the year is January, with an average daily high temperature of 29°C and a low temperature of 18°C.
May to August are the cold months, with daily high temperatures averaging less than 19°C. July is the coldest month of the year, with lows of 5°C at night and highs of 17°C during the day.
guns & ammunition
Visitors applying for a gun permit at the Buenos Aires airport.
To apply for an Argentine gun permit, we will need to fill out numerous forms. It usually takes about an hour at Buenos Aires Airport and is a lengthy procedure. With the information you provide, Four Seasons will pre-complete the necessary forms in the UK, saving you time at Buenos Aires International Airport. (Remember to bring your United Kingdom Gun Licence, as you will be carrying your weapons through the UK airport).
How to transport firearms to Buenos Aires.
It is compulsory for you to transport your guns in a hard case gun box with a good lock on it. These can be purchased from any gun shop or online: shotgun hard case for flying.
Shotgun hire at the lodge.
If not included within a package deal!
Available to hire: 20 bore, Beretta Urika, semi-auto 391 wooden stock, 28 inch barrel, number of guns available 20.
Benelli Montefeltro – also in 20 bore, number of guns available 10.
6 semi-auto 410 available.
Hire costs £50 per day – £250 per week.
Ammunition charges payable at the lodge.
Ammunition Make: RD Argentinian made.
Cartridges for Doves
25 gram, 7 shot £11.75 per box 25 – £470 per 1000.
Cartridges for Pigeons
2 gram, 5 shot £11.75 per box 25 – £470 per 1000.
Flight information
Only British Airways operates direct flights from the UK Return. international flights from LHR to EZE cost £928.
Flights from EZE to TUC in economy are £300.
Only the combined flight price of £1228 per person is budgeted. (Prices are only estimates; they may change at the time of booking depending on availability at the time of confirmation.)
Tucuman Córdoba – London Heathrow – Buenos Aires
Tips and gratuities
Gratuities and Tips
We are confident that you have paid for your entire Dove hunting break in Argentina; however, if you feel that the level of service you received from individual members of staff was exceptional and wish to give a little extra, please do so.
Here’s some general advice on tipping.
Staff Tips for Dove Hunting
Sporting Agent: £100 per week.
Bird Boy – Guide: £40 per day.
Chef: £40 per week.
Maids and cleaners per person: £40 per week.
All tips must be given in local currency, either US dollars or pounds sterling, and to each member of staff.
Hunting licences
This only applies if you are not a part of a package deal! Hunting licence: £40.00 per person per day.
