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GENERAL
INFORMATION
This traditional
duck hunting lodge, is located close to Lincoln town, in Buenos
Aires province, Duck hunting is the main activity in this area
and our country is, without a doubt, a great choice particularly
duck hunting. Reserves in Buenos Aires province are a permanent
habitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced
Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler,
Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard,
Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc. The unique
grounds, the water wealth and this great area of lagoons and marshes,
turn this place into a particularly attractive habitat for the variety
of aquatic animal species.
For the duck hunting, that takes part in the morning or in the afternoon;
local hunters are placed individually or in pairs in different areas
previously selected by the head guide. Every hunter is accompanied
by a guide and a bird boy, to the hunting place in 4x4 light trucks.
Hunters may be shooting by a lagoon side from blinds located in
the water. Every spot will have decoys set up and every hunter will
be assisted by a bird-boy whose job is to make sure the hunter's
needs are catered for. Bird-boys will use typical calls.
SEASONS
May - August
ACCOMMODATIONS
Jacana lodge has all the necessary services to accommodate 12 guest.
Six double rooms, all en-suite with private bath, a big dining room,
a sitting room with a nice fire place, satellite TV and music.
PACKAGE
In
Jacana Lodge the activity starts early in the morning. Breakfast
is served at 6.00 am consisting of coffee, toasts, jams, bacon and
eggs, fruits, etc. Morning activity goes on until 9.00 am, when
you go back to the ranch to have lunch: a starter, a main course
and dessert, served with wine, beer, fizzy drinks or mineral water.
Then, you can rest or even take a short nap. After this, you will
go out again for the afternoon/evening duck hunt. Before dinner
you may try a wide variety of cheese, ham, olives and drinks; dinner
consists of three courses (starter, a main course and dessert).
PRICING
U$S
5950.- Package / Per person
5
hunting days / 5 nights
Minimum
2 hunters
Included:
5-night accommodation in an exclusive ranch with all meals and beverages
(wine & beer); 5 hunting days with qualify guides. Not included:
Ground
transfer in-out from Buenos Aires city; Hunting license, gun rental,
shells, gratuities, clothes, personal insurance and gratuities.
HOW
TO GET THERE
Jacana Lodge is located at 480 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It
is accessible by Van (ground transfer) or by private flights that
we can be arrange in advance.
EQUIPMENT
& GEAR
From May till August: The weather is cold during the morning/evening
and little warm during the day. For this time of the year, in Argentina
is fall / winter. Your are going to wade during the hunt. Clothes:
Boot-foot hunting waders or hips, hunting jacket, shooting gloves
for low temperatures (neoprene), leather gloves, cap (all the mention
items, requires camo), a polar sweatshirt or warm jacket (the temperature
decreases at night).
Other equipment: polarized sunglasses, insect repellent,
sunblock SPF 40 or higher, hunting trousers, shirts and vest, set
of underwear, good comfortable socks, an extra pair of sandals or
sneakers.
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