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Pato Diablo, the newest Uruguay duck hunting program available
exclusively to serious US duck hunters, is run by the
highly-capable and well-organized Portella brothers of Uruguay,
young but dedicated and experienced veterans to the Uruguay
outfitting industry. We hunted the Estancia El Sauce where
these Uruguay duck hunts take place years ago, enjoyed the
high-volume duck hunting for which this property is capable many
times. Under the new and improved management of the
Portellas, we are certain this Uruguay duck hunt will become
legendary. Returning client reports echo our sentiments
exactly.
During the South American winter months May through August,
northeastern Uruguay's Laguna Negra and Laguna de Castillos are
large bodies of water that overwinter millions of migrating ducks,
importantly providing them with safety, seclusion and convenient
access to thousands of acres of Uruguay's secluded rice fields.
Drives from the lodge to the flooded rice fields, adjoining
sloughs and potholes are brief, usually within 30 minutes.
From well-brushed blinds, hunters await the hungry swarms of teal,
pintail and rosy-billed pochards that arrive at first light to
feast.
Fast-paced, in-your-face duck shooting in the enchanted land of
gauchos best defines the Uruguay duck hunt. Bird boys assist
throughout each hunt. Uruguay duck species primarily include
speckled, ringed and silver teal, yellow-billed pintail, Brazilian
ducks, white-faced tree ducks and nearly everyone's favorite, rosy
bill pochards.
Uruguay winters are very mild, comparable to coastal
Louisiana. While the occasional cold snap may push the
thermometer slightly below freezing, duck hunting in Uruguay
generally requires nothing more than light-weight breathable waders
and light insulation. Blinds are usually situated along dry
banks or in ankle deep water with relatively firm footing.
Lodging consists of 15 private bedrooms with the amenities of a
very nice duck camp. Chef prepared meals, excellent wines and
spirits, personal service and bi-lingual hosts are part of this
winning equation.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4.5-day Uruguay Duck Hunt at
Pato Diablo
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to
Montevideo
Day 2. Arrive Montevideo and transfer 3 hours to the
lodge. Cocktails and dinner will be waiting at the lodge.
Day 3-6. Mornings of Uruguay duck hunting.
Afternoons consist of world-class Uruguay perdiz hunting.
Afternoon duck hunts may be arranged.
Day 7. After another beautiful Uruguay duck hunt, transfer
will be provided to Montevideo for your overnight flight to the
U.S.
Day 8. 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 to include perdiz hunting, pigeon hunting and dove
hunting. 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 Pato
Diablo
Pato Diablo Uruguay duck hunting operation is is
located in the northeast region of Uruguay in the state
of Rocha near the town of La Coronilla. The
lodge has 15 private bedrooms and is located approximately 200
miles away from Montevideo, the capital and the major metropolitan
center of this small country.
Guests most commonly arrive to Uruguay and Montevideo
International Airport where they will be met by Pato
Diablo representatives who assist with gun clearance and who
will transport the group to the lodge. The drive is
approximately 2.5 hours through scenic rural Uruguay via paved
highway.
Uruguay Duck Hunt Limits at Pato
Diablo
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 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]
Gratuities - Uruguay Duck Hunt at Pato
Diablo
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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