This area, known as the depression of the Rio Salado, provides excellent duck shoots.

Its landmass, that combines good pasture and croplands with depressions, ponds, lagoons, and marshlands, is an ideal habitat for ducks. Shooting is primarily done in baited lagoons or ponds, and sometimes in baited canals (passes) between large water bodies, as in cropped feeding areas.

Normally trip members hunt in pairs in natural cover or well camouflaged blinds. A 25 bird limit per person in the morning hunts as 15 in the afternoon hunt has to be respected. Partridge shoots are done in pairs behind pointing and retrieving dogs. An average of 20 points per dog can be expected. Pigeon hunting, dependent on prior scouting and seasonal climate factors, is done in feeding and roosting areas.

Location: Estancia La Plegaria is a 3,000 acre private estancia located nearby the town of Chascomus, 120 km from the city of Buenos Aires or the Ezeiza International Airport. The private entrance to the estancia is just 3 km from the main highway (split 2-lane in each direction) that provides secure and efficient travel times from the city, airports, as well as hunting properties. The majority of the hunting properties are less than 30 minutes drive from the estancia.

Cuisine: Combinations of Argentine and International cuisine are rendered by a highly qualified full time staff. Breakfast is served prior to the morning hunting. A traditional Argentine asado is enjoyed at lunch time with distinctive cuts of fine Argentine beef or pork. A three course evening dinner is served in front of the fire in the main dining room and consists of excellent regional recipes. Also included, are fine wines, beer, and a complete open bar.

Suites: All guest rooms have separate modern baths with complimrntary robes, slippers, towels, hand towels, washcloths, soaps, shampoos, and conditioners. Most of the rooms have queen size beds and all are equipped with high quality bedding. All rooms have open fireplaces stocked with long-lasting and warm-burning quebracho and eucalyptus logs. The suites have tall glass doors looking out to the well kept grounds surrounding the main house.

Weather: April /July Max. Temp. 17C (62F) Min. Temp. 0C (32F) Humidity 85 percent

Equipment: Insulated hunting coats, vests, hats, chest waders, and waterproof leather walking boots

Guns: 12 or 20 gauge side by side, over/under, pump-action, or semi-automatic with interchangeable chokes

Quality shotguns are available for rent at $70 a day (prior to booking) and the estancia keeps 20 and 12 gauge shells well stocked

La Plegaria Rates*: $850/day/person
All inclusive except airfare, gun entry fee ($110/gun), Shooting License ($30 for full stay), gun rental ($70/day), RT transportation to lodge ($230*), phone calls, personal items, laundry ($10/bag) and tips.

Option for Big Game: with prior arrangements, Axis deer or Blackbuck antelope hunts can be organized.

*BASIS OF 4 HUNTERS