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Great Duck Hunts in PERU

that's right, Peru!   The shooting is operated out of blinds over decoys in coastal marshes along the Pacific Coast of Peru. Most ducks will be teal of several different varieties, but cinnamon teal will predominate. There are also white cheeked pintails.   A reasonable expectation for a good shooter would be to shoot 50 ducks in a morning. There are no limits, but the outfitter limits the kill by restricting each shooter to 5 boxes of shells when he goes into the blind.   A fair amount of wading will be required, so hunters must bring hip boots or even better, waders. Temperatures range from the 60's in the mornings to 80's by mid-day. There is usually no rain during duck season.

The outfitter: Braden Escobar is an enterprising young American who lives most of the year in South America and is fully bilingual. Braden is a very good outfitter with the experience and attention to detail that truly makes a successful hunt. Driving distances from the hotel to shooting is from 10 minutes to no more than 1 hour. Duck hunts take place on fresh water ponds near rice fields. The shooting takes place a short drive from seaside towns so there is always plenty of fresh seafood. Afternoons are spent fishing, dove shooting or swimming in thermal pools. Dove shooters can expect to harvest maybe 30-50 doves in an afternoon shoot. The primary dove species in this area of Peru is the eared dove, which is the same one that is found in Argentina.

Accommodations are not deluxe but clean, comfortable and very acceptable hotels within 30-45 minutes drive of the shooting area. Meals will be taken in local restaurants. The food is quite appealing, with a heavy emphasis on seafood, and fresh fruit and vegetables. The city of arrival and departure from the hunting area is Arequipa, which is a beautiful old colonial city. It has a wealth of wonderful sightseeing opportunities, and time will be provided for sightseeing. Arequipa is located at a elevation of 2,325 meters above sea level in the Desert Mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is almost totally built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called “The White City”. With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru. The main square, the Plaza de Armas, is the most beautiful of the country. The magnificent "Catedrál" and the shopping malls are in colonial style. It is the city with the eternal spring.  An add-on trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Urubamba Valley is strongly recommended. This is one of the world's great touristic adventures.  Click Here to see Stuart Williams' Peruvian Adventure

3-1/2 Days Duck & Dove Shooting, 4 nights Accommodations Price of the trip is $2,800 includes transfers, hotel in Lima, loaner guns if desired, all accommodations, meals, guides,bird boys and transport on hunting days. Not included are flights to Lima and Arequipa, alcohol(bring it), shells (13US/box), tips and personal expenses. Contact Classic Sports International   800-375-5692   email: classport@aol.com