Shooting in Merlo

Juan Pedro Navarro's Feather Hunting Argentina is an outstanding year-round combination of pigeon and dove shooting near the town of Merlo in San Luis Province. Merlo shoots offer decoyed pigeons as well as volume dove shooting. Seasonal walked up perdiz shooting over pointers is also available from May to July in the foothills and pasturelands surrounding this picturesque community and Merlo is unique in that it is the only region of Argentina to offer four different species of perdiz, or tinamou, in one area. Utilizing a magnificent mountainside chalet, guests are offered private rooms while a resident chef and staff prepare outstanding meals. Lunches are frequently enjoyed at excellent local restaurants or with a traditional asado in the field.

With plenty of marvelous activities surrounding Merlo, Feather Hunting Argentina is a perfect destination for a group of guns or a combination of guns and their non-shooting companions. Southwest of Cordoba, Merlo nestles in the beautiful shadows of 5,000-ft peaks where the Conlara Valley plays host to a guns perfect triangle: at one point, a dove resource that rivals any in Argentina or elsewhere; at the second, decoyed pigeon shooting like you've only dreamed of; and at the final point, exciting perdiz over pointers in lush agricultural valleys. You can shoot doves all day here or mix morning doves with afternoon pigeons or seasonal perdiz.

Shooting was closed in Merlo for many years, however during the recent seasons it has been allowed and encouraged in the province of San Luis and Feather Hunting Argentina was the original operator in the region. To give you an idea of the populations of eared dove and spot-winged pigeon in the area now, it is estimated that 100 dove will pass over your head at up to 35 yards – every minute! Just imagine. Pigeons are decoyed using sophisticated blinds and decoys in sorghum and peanut fields grown exclusively by Feather Hunting Argentina.

Shooting in Merlo

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Shooting in Merlo

Shooting in Merlo

Cost
$750 per night per person (min group size 4, max 10)

Bedrooms
Hotel Tata Inti: 11

Massage
Subject to availability

Pool
Yes in summer months

Single supplement
No

Inclusions
•    Deluxe accommodations (private bedroom and bathroom)
•    Services of a professional hunter/guide
•    All meals at Tata Inti and/or restaurants with wines, beer and open bar
•    Laundry service.
•    Daily gun cleaning
•    Bird boy fee
•    All ground transfers between the accommodations and the hunting fields as   
     required by the itinerary
•    All payments to landowners for shooting rights.
•    City tour and/or trekking the surrounding area
•    All ground transfers between the accommodations and any place of interest
     required by any non-shooting client.

Exclusions
•    International / internal flights

•    Cartridges and Perdiz shoots
•    Transfers Cordoba/Merlo
•    Tips
•    Room service or items of a personal nature
•    Baggage overweight charges or insurance
•    Cost of itinerary modification requested by the passenger
•    Transfers in Buenos Aires if air schedule requires you to change airports.

Shooting in Merlo

Time difference
GMT -3 hrs

Flight Time from the UK

Several flight options exist from the UK, many of which utilise major european cities such as Paris, Madrid, Barcelona and Frankfurt as a hub with carriers such as Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa all providing connecting flights to Buenos Aires from the UK. British Airways offers a flight from Heathrow that goes via Sao Paulo in Brazil, where you stay on the plane, and this is the preferred route for the majority of our passengers. For detailed information and to discuss suitable options for your trip please contact us and we will happily pass on recommendations and suitable schedules for your trip.
 
As a guideline, the following is based on the British Airways flight from London:

London - Sao Paulo: 11 hrs 30 mins
Sao Paulo - Buenos Aires: 2 hrs 40 mins

Travel Documents/Requirements
Passport with 6 months to run beyond the end of your trip.                                                                                                                                          
No visa requirements for UK citizens.
UK residents need to apply for a temporary export permit to take guns to Argentina. Please call for application details.

Season to Travel/quarry
Doves: Year round
Pigeons: Year round
Perdiz: May – July

Climate
Dove and pigeon shooting is available at all times of year in Merlo, so clothing can vary from light short-sleeved shirts to light fleece jackets in the winter season. Merlo does get some seasonal rain particularly in November through February, so please plan to take at least a light rain jacket or windbreaker.

Clothing
Lightweight, neutral coloured clothes recommended. Warmer clothes needed for winter mornings, sturdy shoes or lightweight walking shoes. Lightweight waterproof jacket. Laundry services are available at the lodge so pack light.

Tips
Remember to pack a recoil pad, finger plasters, sun cream, sunglasses and lightweight gloves along with good quality hearing protection. Taking guns to Argentina is becoming increasingly hindered with red tape. A selection of guns are available to hire at the lodges, so why not use them affording peace of mind during other legs of your trip. Try a combination trip. December to March is the best time for fishing.

Shooting in Merlo