A Uruguay pigeon hunt with Pluma y Aleta consists of
high-quality duck hunting in the mornings and, following a mid-day
asado and rest, decoying pigeon hunts or optional perdiz hunting
during the afternoon. Your host, Dr. Rafael Varela, or his
associate Benjamin Bono, personally attend to each guest throughout
the trip. Rafael established this excellent Uruguay hunting
operation in 1994, has since ammassed among the most coveted
duck hunting and enviable lodging locations available in the area,
and with his dedicated, highly-capable staff, has made this
offering among the very best mixed-bag Uruguay duck hunts available
without question. All other Uruguay hunting operators are a far
distant second. With an astounding repeat hunter rate
of 90%, hunting guests agree entirely!
Pigeons, primarily spot-wings and pica zuros, are hunted over
decoys placed in nearby trees; they decoy wonderfully. Our
hunters can expect to shoot several boxes of shells per
afternoon. Over the course of 5 days, 1-3 pigeon hunts will
be enjoyed, but they are typically high-quality, very memorable
events. Perdiz are hunted behind stylish pointing breeds, provide
dramatic flushing opportunities similar to our quail and provide
great afternoon diversion. Vast expanses of low-growing, Uruguay
grasslands are perfect perdiz habitat. Afternoon duck hunts
are usually slower, but may also be arranged.
Uruguay duck hunts are conducted from well-concealed blinds,
over small potholes with decoys, and provide fast-paced, in your
face shooting opportunities. 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.
Gear and clothing is not a complicated matter for Uruguay duck
hunting; light waders and field clothing appropriate for
temperatures between 30 and 60 degrees are all that's required.
Bring your favorite wingshooting piece, the custom's
fee is included in your Uruguay duck hunt package.
Our hunting guests are exclusively lodged in the beautifully
authentic Hotel Parque Oceanico. Located about 3 hours from the
Uruguay capital, Montevideo, Hotel Parque Oceanico boasts a
sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean and manicured gardens; large
private rooms and bath, satellite TV, restaurant and bar, Jacuzzi,
heated swimming and outdoor pools. Continental breakfasts and
traditional cuisine with deliciously strong Italian influence. Chef
prepared meals and desserts, excellent regional wines and excellent
staff attention to service will make your stay an especially
enjoyable one.
Pluma y Aleta provides an excellent Uruguay wingshooting
vacation that offers not only the best Uruguay duck hunts
available, but a combination of waterfowl and upland wingshooting
for which Uruguay has become famous. With a repeat
hunter rate of 90%, we've done our homework well.
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Getting There - Uruguay Pigeon Hunt with Plumas Y
Aletas
Plumas Y Aletas Uruguay dove hunting operation is located about
an hour north of the historic town of Colonia. Guests of
Plumas Y Aletas most commonly arrive to Uruguay and Montevideo
International Airport where they will be met by a Plumas Y
Aletas representatives who will assist with gun clearance and who
will transport the group to the estancia. The drive is
approximately 2.5 hours through scenic rural Uruguay via paved
highway.
Uruguay Pigeon Hunt Limits
Uruguay dove hunting is unlimited in all regards. Though
unlimited, Uruguay pigeon hunting is much lower volume shooting
than dove. 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 Pigeon 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 List) - Uruguay Pigeon
Hunt
Uruguay
Pigeon Hunt (Dove Hunt) Packing Checklist
Uruguay
Duck Hunt Packing Checklist
Gratuities - Uruguay Pigeon Hunt at Plumas Y
Aletas
Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in Uruguay
pigeon 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.
Contact us for more information
about Uruguay pigeon hunts or to inquire about group rate
discounts.