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Dove Hunting Checklist
What to Bring for Dove Hunting in Argentina
Note: there are no thorns, or cacti to contend with on these hunts.
- 12, 20 or 28 gauge shotguns
- Recoil reduction equipment. Shoulder pads, Kevlar lined vests, etc.
- Lockable travel gun case (stainless steel or heavy duty fiberglass)
- We have cleaning rods & patches; but please bring oil, choke tubes, tools, and accessories
- Bring modified chokes, improved cylinders, or improved-modified
- Dark colored, or camouflage hunting clothes and hats
- Any gun cleaning equipment you might need
- Upland hunting boots (preferably waterproof, sometimes there is standing water)
- Be prepared for temperature changes: we recommend both wool and cotton socks
- Thermal underwear: Lightweight only. Only between July1st and Sept. 30th
- Hearing protection: Earplugs
- Wool sweaters, long sleeve cotton shirts, and polar fleece zip-up tops. Layering is important. Depending on the time of year it can be 40F and windy in the morning, then end up in the high 70’s and calm winds by the afternoon
- Side carry shooting pouch for shells, or shell vest
- Leather shooting gloves are an absolute must! Or you will have blisters! Please see video.
- Lightweight rain suit, and waterproof hat. You won’t need it unless you don’t bring it !
- Shooting glasses, sunglasses, 30spf sunscreen or stronger, and Chap Stick
- Comfortable clothes for relaxing around the hunting lodge. Jeans, tennis shoes, baseball caps, etc.
- All electricity is 220 in Argentina (European style) we have converters for your 110 stuff like: laptop computers, digital cameras, Palm devices, electric razors, etc. But the hotels in Buenos Aires and the airports do not.
- Shaving kit: Mylanta, Advil (or preferred painkiller), Neosporin, Band-Aids, vitamins, prescription medications, etc.
- Travel alarm clock
- Insect repellant
Argentina Dove Hunting Comments:
Argentina Dove Hunting License and Gun Requirements
Everyone is required to have a valid hunting license while dove hunting in Argentina. The fees vary among the provinces of Argentina; however, Los Gauchos Outfitters is up to date with information such as this and we will keep our dove hunting clients informed of changes and current rates for the hunting licenses in Argentina.
Currently Cordoba issues the greatest number of hunting licenses and they have a rate set at $65 USD per day. They do not pro-rate so by just taking in an afternoon shoot is considered a full day of dove hunting and $65 would be due for the one day of Argentina wingshooting.
Los Gauchos Outfitters has the Customer Data Form to process the hunting license. A valid passport is required. Make sure your passport does not expire within 6 months of traveling to Argentina.
To enter Argentina with your own shotgun is a common event and again, Cordoba's airport sees the most shotguns entering the country. There is a regulation form that MUST be completed before you depart the US. The airline ticket agent will ask to see it before passing you and your gun case to the TSA folks to check it in.
Once you arrive into Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) or Cordoba's International Airport (COR), the RENAR (authorities of weapons in Argentina) will check the form and serial number of your shotgun(s). Next they will stamp and keep a copy for their file and hand you a copy of the validated form. This is VERY important for your departure. The RENAR will ask to see this form and you must present it to them for departure. The fee for entering Argentina with a shotgun is currently set at $120/gun. Some of the agents prefer Argentine Pesos while others will accept cash. They only accept cash though and will not give change back to you.
See the link on our FORMS tab for the current form or as always contact our office and we will send one to you.