GENERAL INFORMATION
Estancia Los Chañares is one of the best dove hunting lodges in Argentina. Our 7,000 acres of private property house the largest dove roost in Argentina with more than 20 million doves roosting on or flying over the property at any given moment. There is nowhere else in the world that one can experience this caliber of dove hunting in a luxury 5-star, resort-style setting. This is what dove hunting in South America is all about!

Los Chañares stands out from the other outfitters in Cordoba, Argentina. Why?

1. Five minute drive to shoots
- Roost with millions of birds located inside our property, within a 2 minute drive from the lodge.
- Most shooting grounds surround the property between the lodge and roost,many within 5 minute drive from the main house.
- No long drives and no achy bodies, except sore shoulders for high volume shooters.
- Easy access means you have time to relax and enjoy 5-star lunches at the lodge, an afternoon siesta, a refreshing swim in the pool or a revitalizing sports massage.

2. Semi-controlled shooting environment ensures hunt dependability.
- Carefully developed game management program provides food for doves inside the property.
- Hundreds of acres of planted sunflower, wheat and sorghum all for the birds. Birds are fed more than 400 tons of corn per year.
- Flowing stream on the property provides permanent water holes 100% guaranteed action packed hunting at all times, rain or shine.

3. Non-Stop hunting action
- More than 300 unique shooting stands.
- From 20 yard incoming shots for beginners to high 45-50 yard driven and crossing type shots for experts.
- Abundance of low flying doves that pass within 15-25 yards of the shooters.
- Option to visit range positioned between two mountains.
- Even the most experienced shooter will find high-flying doves challenging.
- Overwhelming quantity and quality of wild birds flying non-stop all day long.

SEASONS
Year round

ACCOMMODATIONS
Appetizing 3 course meals with the best Argentinean wines. Feast on Argentinean style barbecue (asado) and dove, our featured specialty, especially the famous homemade dove pate. Excellent accommodations, service and staff. Well-equipped estancia was built 6 years ago 10 comfortable rooms with 2 double beds and a private bathroom in each. Open salon area and sociable atmosphere. Enjoy a Cuban cigar or a good bourbon, single malt or blended whiskey with friends.

PRICING
High Season / January 1st - August 30th
U$S 2370.- Suggested Package / Per person
3 nights / 3 hunting days
Minimum 2 hunters.

Promotional Season / September 1st - December 31st
U$S 1650.- Suggested Package / Per person
3 nights / 3 hunting days
Minimum 2 hunters.

U$D 790.- per person per day in the High Season
U$D 550.- per person per day in the Promotional Season
U$D 2,100.- for both the father/son in November and December

Included: Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and beer, welcome drink when you arrive at the lodge, typical dinner served with wines from Argentina, birdboy, transport to and from hunting locations, transfer in/out from Cordoba airport. Not included: Hunting license, gun rental, shells, gratuities, clothes, personal insurance and gratuities.

HOW TO GET THERE
Because Córdoba City is second in size only to Buenos Aires, there are numerous international and domestic flights, arriving and departing the nearby Córdoba’s Pajas Blancas International Airport from all other major airports in Argentina. Although there is no nonstop flight service from the U.S, connections in Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires will generally put you in the fields by 2:00 PM on arrival day. Domestic and private flights can be arranged.

EQUIPMENT & GEAR
The following comprehensive list should be used as a guide when preparing for your dove hunting trip to Los Chanares. Most of the items are not necessary but may make your stay more enjoyable. Keep in mind that the temperature will vary not only between the seasons, but also between morning, afternoon and evening hours. Depending on the time of year it can be 40 degrees (F) and windy in the morning and in the high 70s with calm winds by the afternoon.

> Recoil reduction equipment: Shoulder pads, Kevlar lined vests, etc.
> Lockable travel gun case: Stainless steel or heavy duty fiberglass
> Oil, choke tubes, tools and accessories. We will supply cleaning rods & patches.
> Modified chokes, improved cylinders (or improved-modified).
> Dark-colored or camouflage hunting clothes and hats.
> Gun cleaning equipment.
> Upland hunting boots (comfortable sneakers may substitute): Waterproof recommended, Both wool and cotton socks, Please note that there are no cacti or thorns on our property!
> Hearing protection.
> Clothing for layering: sweaters, long sleeve cotton shirts, polar fleece zip-up tops Lightweight thermal underwear recommended from 1 July through 30 September.
> Comfortable clothes for relaxing in the lodge Jeans, sneakers, t-shirts, caps, etc.
> Side-carry shooting pouch or shell vest.
> Leather shooting gloves are strongly recommended to avoid blisters.
> Lightweight rain suit and waterproof hat.
> Shooting glasses, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm.
> Toiletries Stomach/diarrhea medication.
> Painkillers/headache medicine
> First aid cream Bandages
> Vitamins and prescription medications
> Toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, soap
> Alarm clock Camera and accessories

Electricity runs on 220 volts in Argentina (like the electricity in Europe) and we have electricity converters for 110 volt appliances from the US like: laptop computers, digital cameras, Palm devices, electric razors, etc. Please note that the hotels in Buenos Aires and the airports do not have these converters available.