Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Enjoy The Thrill Of Argentina Dove Hunting

By Noemi Wallner


Any hunter who wants the thrill of shooting thousands of shells a day with no bag limit should seriously consider Argentina dove hunting. The birds in question are the Zenaida Auriculata, also known commonly as the Eared Dove due to the distinctive blue/black ear coverts specific to this species. Their shining plumage also gives them the alternative name of Golden Doves, palomas dorados.

The Eared species is endemic to almost the entire South American continent. Estimates put the population in the region of fifty million birds. These huge numbers mean that most farmers consider the birds to be a pest, and it is claimed that they can destroy up to forty percent of the harvest.

Groups of Eared Doves are alleged to "darken the skies" whilst they fly from their immense communal roosts to the golden agricultural lands on which they feed. This beautiful landscape, good climate, and thriving fields of grain crops create a profuse food supply to these tropical birds of the New World. The lakes, savannahs, mountains, rivers, pampas and thickly-forested hillsides permit doves to prosper, and make for a perfect trip to do some Argentina hunting.

Argentina has worldwide recognition as the perfect destination for bird hunting. The undulating Golden Triangle to the north of Cordoba is known as the prime location. Next largest behind Buenos Aries', the city of Cordoba has more than enough flights to be had in and out of the Pajas Blancas International Airport. Many dedicated lodges and ranch houses offer to look after the paperwork requisite for importing guns into the country. Another great activity to look into is Argentina duck hunting

The Eared Dove is typically around twenty-four centimetres long and weighs roughly one hundred and twelve grams. Their over-sized wingspan produces great manoeuvrability. These fast, agile birds provide varied and testing shoots.

A typical shooting day sees something like two thousand cartridges discharged by each participant, from sun up to sun down. A bird count may average between forty and eighty per cent depending on ability. At least a pair of 20-gauge shotguns per hunter is suggested, so that hot barrels can cool down from such heavy shooting.

Argentina dove hunting trips should be seen as a holiday as well as a shooting adventure. Mountain sports, Dorado fishing, passionate football stadia, culture and nightlife are all on offer. Most hunts stop to lunch on "asados", famous Argentinean beef barbecued with flair and flavour. Wash it down with Malbec, the renowned local red wine. Take in a polo match, play golf or take a horseback trek through the pampas. This country has something for everyone.




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