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Juan Lodge Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)
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Uruguay Duck Hunting San Juan
Perched majestically atop a knoll with a striking 360 degree
view of the fertile Uruguayan countryside is Estancia San Juan, the
newest edition to the David Denise Wingshooting venue. Managed by
partners and long time shooting hosts Bernardo and Mercedes
Barran. In addition to excellent Uruguay duck hunting, San
Juan offers the convenience of wingshooting all game birds in
Uruguay - ducks, doves, pigeons and perdiz - from just one
destination and the assurance of a world-class outfitter known for
attention to detail and quality.
Duck hunting at Estancia San Juan offers a variety of game that
makes Uruguay a very unique destination, where hunters can enjoy
the pursuit of the upland mixed bag in the same day, each and every
day. Each morning you will hunt wild partridge or perdiz in short
grass pastures, and over pointers and English setters, or hunt
ducks and big wild pigeons by decoying in lagoons and ponds nearby.
In the afternoons, volume dove shooting is on the shooting
schedule, and normally doves are encountered, in large numbers, on
a flyway enroute to a roost or at a big roost that is just a few
minutes from the lodge.
The afternoon shoot is normally high volume dove shooting, and
clients report "as many doves as seen in Cordoba".
Afternoon hunts for ducks or perdiz may be arranged, but
afternoon duck hunting in Uruguay is generaly slower than during
the mornings. The morning drive to the lagoons for duck
hunting is brief. Return for lunch at the lodge, or stay
for a BBQ, the "asado", done in the field by the staff.
Afternoon hunts begin shortly after lunch break, and will end at
dusk. Each evening you will return to the lodge for cocktails and
dinner.
Your host and guide, as well as bird boys, will be with you to
provide you with challenging shooting, and other necessities such
as shotgun shells, refreshments and anything else you may need.
Drive time to hunt locations is usually between 10 and 35 minutes
for the perdiz, duck blinds or pigeon fields, and from 5 up to
35 minutes for the dove shooting.
Estancia San Juan offers 5 bedrooms each with bath &
fireplace, and will accommodate up to eight guests. With
plenty of space to spread out, this estancia offers a comfortable
living room with its inviting fireplace center-piece, a dining room
boasting exquisite meals, fine wines and a majestic
view. On pleasant evenings or before the next hunt the
Estancia offers an open air galleria so guests may enjoy the fresh
air and Uruguayan countryside at any time.
This is an excellent Uruguay duck hunt for guests that seek the
full and bountiful opportunities that wingshooting Uruguay has to
offer.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4-day Uruguay Duck Hunt at
Estancia San Juan
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to
Montevideo
Day 2. Arrive Montevideo and transfer 3 hours to the
luxury lodge. Lunch at the lodge will be waiting, and
afternoon Uruguay dove hunting will soon follow.
Day 3-5. Mornings of Uruguay duck hunting, or optional
Uruguay perdiz hunting. Afternoons consist of high-volume
Uruguay dove hunting. Afternoon duck hunts or pigeon hunts
may be arranged.
Day 6. After another beautiful Uruguay duck hunt and
lunch, transfer will be provided to Montevideo for your overnight
flight to the U.S.
Day 7. Arrive in the U.S. at your gateway airport and make
connections home, usually arriving about mid-day.
Your Uruguay duck hunt itinerary may be fully
customized. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours,
dining or shopping in Montevideo or Buenos Aires.
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Getting There - Uruguay Duck Hunt at Estancia San
Juan
Estancia San Juan is located in the northwest region of Uruguay
in the state of Paysandú near the river town of Paysandú. The
lodge is located approximately 208 miles away from Montevideo, the
capital and the major metropolitan center of this small
country.
Guests of Estancia San Juan have multiple means of
arrival/departure from the lodge based on their point of origin or
final destination. Most commonly, shooters traveling on
international flights to Uruguay and Montevideo International
Airport will be met by a San Juan Lodge representative who will
assist with gun clearance, if necessary, and who will transport the
group to San Juan Lodge. The drive is approximately 3 hours through
scenic rural Uruguay via paved highway. Alternatively, ground
transfer from Buenos Aires or private air charters may be
arranged.
Uruguay Duck Hunt Limits at Estancia San
Juan
The bag limit, or transportation limit for this Uruguay duck
hunting experience is quite generous, but we hope that you will let
your conscience be your guide as well, and compare this shooting
opportunity to virtually any other decoying experiences worldwide.
Our outfitter imposes a generous limit of 100 cartridges per
morning for ducks to balance action and conservation, as well as to
ensure the consistently productive shooting for which
this Uruguay duck hunting package is renowned.
The daily limit during a Uruguay perdiz hunt is 10 birds per
hunter. Uruguay dove hunting is unlimited in all regards.
Uruguay Duck Hunt Weather - avg
high/low temps (F), avg days
rain in [ ]
Jan 83/62 [6] May 64/48
[6] Sep 63/46 [6]
Feb 82/61 [5] Jun 59/43 [5]
Oct 68/49 [6]
Mar 78/59 [5] Jul 58/43
[6] Nov 74/54 [6]
Apr 71/53 [6] Aug 59/43 [7]
Dec 79/59 [7]
What To Bring (Packing Lists) - Uruguay Duck Hunt at
Estancia San Juan
Uruguay Duck Hunt Packing Checklist
Uruguay Dove (and other Upland) Packing Checklist
Gratuities - Uruguay Duck Hunt at Estancia San
Juan
Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in Uruguay
duck hunting package cost since tipping, in general, is
discretionary. Because clients have repeatedly asked that we
provide general guidelines the following is suggested:
- $35 per bird boy, per guest/day
- $30 to $40 for the household staff, per guest/day
- $50 to $100 for your shooting guide, per person for the total
stay.
As an example, for a 3-day hunt you will spend approximately
$300 in tips, which is $100 per day. Guests should tip
pick-up boys directly in the field. For transfers to Montevideo or
Buenos Aires, your lodge host will tip the drivers and airport
porters but not hotel or restaurant personnel. If you wish to tip
your guide, do so at your discretion.
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Insurance Protect your hunting travel
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Certification of Registration for Personal Effects
Taken Abroad (Form 4457)
Field
Care of Trophy Waterfowl & Birds
Importation of Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177
Brochure - Uruguay Duck Hunt at Estancia San
Juan
San
Juan Lodge Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)
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