AVB Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Anybody ever been? If so can they recommend a shooting agent? Thanks Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Anybody ever been? If so can they recommend a shooting agent? Thanks Andrew Yes have been twice will pm agents details ! Are you looking to shoot in the sun flower fields or high birds all day shooting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yes have been twice will pm agents details ! Are you looking to shoot in the sun flower fields or high birds all day shooting ? Thanks. Didn't realise there was a difference. I fancy something where there is guaranteed shooting (I have had too many blank days in the fields here!). Doesn't have to be thousands. Most definitely don't want to be surrounded by loudmouth septics high fiving one another which some of the videos seem to show. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Doesn't have to be thousands. Then just book with a shooting agent near you, the Argie doves tend to be in the 1000`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Then just book with a shooting agent near you, the Argie doves tend to be in the 1000`s Show me an pigeon guide in the UK that can guarantee shooting? They can't and won't. As I said I've had too many blank days including days with guides. I'm not blaming them that's just the way it is. I also fancy something different AVB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift4me Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I posted a couple weeks back on the same topic. Be careful about several things. Most important is the length of drive to the shoots. Check references. All the outfitters in Argentina are a bit hungry now. The biggest mistake guys make is that after you factor in airfare and your shells, the difference in price between second tier and the best is very little if anything at all. Yes, the dove shooting in Argentina is practicaly guaranteed with any good outfitter. 365 days a year, you can shoot 1000 shells. With a mediocre outfitter, it is a different story a they don't have as many properties under lease and overshoot some. Tremendous trip, but be careful how you choose. PM me if you want. I outfitted fly fishing and hunting trips there for years. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks. Didn't realise there was a difference. I fancy something where there is guaranteed shooting (I have had too many blank days in the fields here!). Doesn't have to be thousands. Most definitely don't want to be surrounded by loudmouth septics high fiving one another which some of the videos seem to show. Andrew Yes like i said field shooting is very busy and for me no fun where as valley shooting is great and you improve your shooting no end . As for lots of birds yes never seen as many birds in all my life as these little sporting birds . Like i said have had 2 trips the price was ok as everything was in flights first class at that and everything there after shot alot of high great fun birds on both trips ,cant remeber how many really but over 1000 birds for the 2 trips and thats just me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 have a look at shooting-holidays.com-they've a deal for 5 days plus 2000 rounds incl air fare for £2300. i've been dreaming lately as its my 40th next year and want a little pressie for myself. wise words from swift earlier that the cost of ammo always exceeds the cost of the trip. looks like you have to fly to madrid then onto beunos aires-seems a long way to go. still undecided cheers fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 have a look at shooting-holidays.com-they've a deal for 5 days plus 2000 rounds incl air fare for £2300. i've been dreaming lately as its my 40th next year and want a little pressie for myself. wise words from swift earlier that the cost of ammo always exceeds the cost of the trip. looks like you have to fly to madrid then onto beunos aires-seems a long way to go. still undecided cheers fudd I just had a quick look and that does seem very cheap. Even allowing for the use of a cheap airline that seems a lot cheaper than others I have seen which seem to be in the range of $2,500-$3,500 excluding flights, gun rental, free cartridges etc. Even the cost of shells seems cheap. They are quoting $7.50 a box compared to $10-14 on other sites. I would like to fly with BA as I have tons of BA miles and can get a return trip in First Class (BA fly to Buenos Aires). That will reduce the cost. I'll give them a call and see what they can do excluding flights but following Swift's advice i'd be wary of it beeing too cheap. AVB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I get a few guys up with me who go out there. One guy, who's up shooting with me just now, books direct with the guide and goes in the off-peak season. He can still shoot up to 1000 shots a day, which is all he wants, and it costs a fraction of the cost of booking through an agent. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 AVB-Yep, I too got the 'too good to be true' shivers when i saw the deal they have. keep me posted if you make any progress on independent travel rather than an outfitters. it does seem the way forward what with t'interweb to do a bit of diy to plan a trip regards fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi, I was working 6 months In BA/Argentina in 1996 Here is an interesting hunting possibility. It came recommended to me by my work partner. Here is the email page valleargentino@fibertel.com.ar Dear Martin; Thanks for your email. Sorry for my late answer but I was in La Pampa. Valle Argentino lies in the province of La Pampa, in Macachín district, 97 kms from Santa Rosa City, in an extensive plain lined with centennial calden trees and a huge variety of fauna. The area is filled with WILD BOARS (JABALI) and RED DEER. Other species also abound, such as PUMAS. Small game fans may be encountered with species such as wild pigeon, foxes, vizcachas and hares, to name a few. Hunters are offered a fully equipped house with cleaning and cooking service (FULL BOARD). b i g g a m e ] From March until June u$s 150.- per day per person (includes lodging, room service, guide services and food) Rest of the year u$s 120 (per day per person and includes the same services) Price of animals -Red Dear (during the mating season, between March and June) 1000u$s -1500 u$s -Wild Boars ( 100u$s -150 u$s) -Pumas ( 1500u$s ) [ s m a l l g a m e ] - European hares - Turkish and wild pigeon - Partridges - Gray foxes - Ringdoves - Vizcachas - Armadillos Our guides are professionals and have a vast hunting experience. Please let me know if you have any questions and I will be glad to answer. Thanks and best regards, Carolina Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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