For Dove in Cordoba, Argentina…
Last week I returned home from a dove shooting trip to Argentina with some good friends of mine. I love visiting Argentina – it’s a beautiful country with a great variety of regions and topography. On a previous trip, we visited the vast and mountainous Patagonia region in the South so it was great to see the lush farmland of the Cordoba region in the northern part of the country.
The dove in Argentina (Eared dove) are incredibly prolific in nearly all of the northern provinces. Before 1950 the species was common in South America but after the major agricultural booms of the 1950s and beyond the population exploded. There is now estimated to be between 22 and 32 million dove in Argentina. The environment is just right for them with ample farmland to feed off of and roosting areas to return to morning and night. This makes for an incredible big-bag shooting experience and is a great way to see the local agricultural land.
Finally, our lodge – Sierra Verde – was a beautifully remodeled, classically styled estancia (estate). Every detail was impeccable as was the quality of service. If you are looking for a wonderful place to call home for a week with family or friends while enjoying great dove shooting – look no further than H & H Outfitters.
- Some of my trip essentials:
- – L.L.Bean Hunter’s Tote Bag, zip-top – I have both the Mossy Oak and classic camo versions – monogrammed, of course. I love these tough totes. You can throw them in the back of the truck and if you accidentally set them in mud or water your gear stays dry thanks to the thermoplastic interior lining. The straps are ultra woven for strength and the zip top is a key feature. I travel with this bag because it is a great carry-on, transitions perfectly to a field bag or overnight bag, is super durable, and looks good!
- – Dubarry Boots – the only boots I even brought on the trip. Read my write-up here.
- – Beretta O/U 28 ga. – I started with an auto but switched just because I love the way an over/under feels.
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- Layover lunch in Santiago, Chile
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- In a good mood after a long day of travel followed by a long lunch of wine
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- We just spent one night in Cordoba but stayed at this enchanting boutique hotel – Azur Real
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- The essential Dubarry boots
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- Local scene
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- Great to be with good friends in such a beautiful place
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- Meat locker of my dreams
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- Walking to the blind
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- A parilla – the best way to cook meat
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- A baked potato course during lunch in the field – Doesn’t get any better!
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- Our beautiful home for the week – Sierra Verde
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- We had lunches in the field everyday
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- They are masters of the parilla (grill)
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- Best desert i’ve ever had
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- A very serious midday card game
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- These guys came to our estancia to play us traditional music
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- These eagles would circle us hoping for an easy meal of dead dove. We were happy to oblige them
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- Expert posing
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- My faithful birdboy Sapo
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- The grounds of Sierra Verde
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- Leaving Cordoba
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- Documenting wine time
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- There’s always time for a selfie…
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- Beretta Over/Under 28 ga.
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- MOSSY OAK L.L.Bean monogrammed tote in the field
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- Sierra Verde
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- Was in love with this whole set up
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- Kitchen cabinet (heart eyes emoji here)