GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome the the new high volume dove shooting destination in Argentina!!!

Neighboring Cordoba, San Luis province home of one of the biggest roosts of Doves in the central region of Argentina. In a landscape of soft hills and calden woods, millions of Doves nest and feed over huge corn fields. In the last decade , cattle prices went down in Argentina and the agriculture raise high. States like San Luis started to sell the cattle out and seed corn instead. This situation combined with the vast calden Woods and water, created the perfect environment for the Dove Population and Migration to grow in San Luis!

At Capelen Lodge, the Hunt takes place in big roosts beside the river and in huge corn fields, between a landscape of soft Hills and calden Woods. The day starts at 7:00 am with an International style breakfast, then our staff and guides drive the hunters to the hunting fields. Depending the field chosen by our manager, you may drive from 20 up to 45 minutes. When the field chosen is more than 30 minutes drive we make a luxury camp with comfortable tents and we stay out in the field the hole day for a special treat with a traditional Argentinean barbecue and regional wines out in the field! Bird boys will assist the hunters at all moment, supplying them with shells and cold beverages. After the hunts we come back to the lodge to enjoy some drinks, friendly fires and delicious meals made out by our cheff.

SEASONS
May - November

ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lodge´s Main House was built for a Belgium baroness in 1900, at that time the ranch was almost 200.000 Acres wide. With time, the ranch was sold, and then divided into smaller ranches. In 2005 , Cesar “ Chiqui ” Catena, who use to go fishing with his father to the lagoon of Capelen when he was very young, bought the property and restored the big house that was abandoned for a long time and turn it into a luxury rural palace, that still maintain the same architecture and now host first class International hunters. The main lodge can accommodate 10 hunters in 5 double rooms.

PRICING
U$S 2070.- Suggested Package / Per person
3 nights - 2 1/2 hunting days
Minimum 4 hunters.

Included: Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, lunch, Open bar with soft drinks and beer, typical dinner served with first class wines from Argentina, bird boy, transport to and from hunting locations, daily gun cleaning.

Not included:
Shells U$D 13,5 per box (25 Shells)
Gun Rental U$D 210 / 3 days
Hunting License U$D 100 (NOT per day, is TOTAL)
Domestic Flight Buenos Aires / San Luis airport U$D 365
Roundtrip Transfer IN-OUT San Luis airport / Lodge U$D 75 / Person
Transfer IN-OUT between airports in Buenos Aires U$D 75 / Person
Blackbuck Antelope Trophy Fee U$D 1500 Best available
Big game License and Government Tag U$D 100
Personal insurance

Tips and Extras Tips / Gratuities (Recommended per day per person)
$ 35/day Field Staff - $ 25/day Lodge staff

EQUIPMENT & GEAR
The following comprehensive list should be used as a guide when preparing for your dove hunting trip to Capelen Lodge. 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.