Uruguay Lodge

Mixed bag – Perdiz Over Dogs, Doves and Puddle Ducks – Rio Negro, Uruguay

Of royal heritage, Uruguay Lodge blends rich history and vast game populated countrysides to form an iconic southern hemisphere mixed bag shooting experience. Managed by David Denies Wingshooting partners and longtime shooting hosts, Bernardo and Mercedes Barran, Uruguay Lodge offers the convenience of shooting multiple species from one destination. Guests will shoot doves, perdiz, and even wild pigeons with the assurance of a tenured outfitter known remarkable shooting venues and extraordinary dogs. Uruguay duck hunting is banned for 2019 presently.

Shooting

Enjoy morning perdiz hunts over setters or decoyed pigeons. Lunch is a sit-down affair at the estancia featuring grilled meats and fine wines. Afternoons include volume dove shoots as vast flights migrate between the roosts, just a few km away. Uruguay duck hunting is banned for 2019 presently

Accommodation

The historic 19th century mansion of noble lineage exemplifies the rich traditions of Uruguay. Offering six ensuite bedrooms, it is ideal for smaller parties or up to 10 guests comfortably. The Barran’s hospitality and cuisine has become famous over their countrysides 30 years in the shooting world.

Gear

Semi-auto and o/u rental guns from 28 ga. to 12 ga. will be available. Beretta/Benelli are the common brands carried. Shells species appropriate. Shooting clothes should be light green, green or brown; camouflage is optional. A recoil reduction device is suggested to ease impact of volume shooting.

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Trip Specifics

Uruguay Lodge is located in the in the northwest region of Uruguay in the Department of Rio Negro, approximately 200 miles from Montevideo. American Airlines offers daily non-stop commercial air service from Miami to Montevideo, Uruguay. Hunters will be met at the airport, assisted with gun clearance, if necessary, issued with hunting licenses and transported to the lodge. Van transfer from Montevideo to the estancia is a 19th-century drive. Private charter options are quoted upon request.

Rates

Nightly rate is $1,450 per hunter, hunting license ($395 per stay), shells $18.50 per box, gun rental $90 per day, transfers to/from Montevideo $225 per person per direction.