1. Entry
formalities
Visas may be required depending
on your country origin.
USA citizens may not require VISA.
Passport that is valid for 6 months after the last day
of your trip is required.
Visitors travelling from non borders countries are exempt
from some taxes on travelling costs and new articles.
2. Are foreign inoculations
needed?
No. Fortunately Argentina is an
epidemic free country and hunting places are extremely
safe.
3. What medication do I
need to bring?
Long distance travellers should
always pack medication kits for such common complaints
as upset stomach, motion sickness, headache, etc. Visitors
to Argentina do not usually experience stomach problems
associated with drinking water. However, it is always
better to be safe than sorry so when in doubt, ask for
bottled water. We recommend medical insurance in the
case of an unexpected illness or emergency.
4. What about travel arrangements?
You must ask your travel agent
for a roundtrip airfare to Buenos Aires, and also for
the roundtrip domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Santa
Rosa airport at La Pampa province.
5. Can you give me and
idea on private air transports from Buenos Aires to
La Pampa - do you have a cost figure for air charters
?
As you know, charter options may
vary depending on the aircraft booked and service level.
We have an agreement with a premium level
company (www.beagleair.com.ar)
and also some other small companies at a lower costs.
A private flight will take you there in about 1,5 hs
to 2 hs depending on aircraft.
A roundtrip flight From EZE to Santa Rosa with a King
90 aircraft ( 6 pax ) or a Metro aircraft ( 18 passengers
) costs aprox 9,000 US$ depending of the airports to
be use ( EZE International airport charges some additional
costs )
Smaller agents charges around 3,000 US$ for getting
hunters to Santa Rosa on a Cessna 310 ( 4 pax plus luggage
). A roundtrip could cost aprox 6,000 US$.
We managed to offer some of our 2008 clients a private
a metro aircraft with a cost of 500US$ roundtrip.
6. Do you also have a cost
figure for ground vehicles?
Yes we have.
Its 7 to 8 hs drive. All national route in very good
conditions up to the Ranch.. only last 8km of good internal
road.
A private ground transfer with good cars ( always used
for 2 or 3 hunters group ) will cost aprox 1,800 US$
( roundtrip )
The cost of a minivan for 6 pax will be aprox 3,000
US$ roundtrip.
Other good option is the overnight premium bus coach
at 70/90 US$ roundtrip. Its a premium service that has
seasts like first class flight ticket ( Check it out
here
). It get you to Santa Rosa city during the night arriving
at 6 am in the morning where we will pick u up.
7. Domestic flights from
BA to La Pampa are now only on Wednesdays?
Yes. Aerolineas Argentinas domestic
flight is schedule only on Wednesday..
Domestic Flights Departure from Buenos Aires Domestic
airport at 13:15 hs // Arrival to La Pampa airport at
16:30 hs
Return from La Pampa at
16:55 hs // Arrival to Buenos Aires Domestic airport
at 18:00 hs
8. Do I need a permit to
bring my gun into Argentina?
The procedure to enter your gun
to Argentina is very simple and it is done when the
hunter arrives at the airport. Gun permits will be obtained
at the Customs Agent. Only two guns per hunter are allowed
to enter Argentina.
Contact your Agent or nearest Argentine Consulate to
obtain updated info.
The U.S. Customs agents will require
that you have a FORM CF-4457 completed prior to your
departure. It lists a description of your guns along
with the serial numbers. ( Don’t worry, your not
registering them …this is a single copy form and
you will have the only copy of it ). This form proves
that you owned these guns when you left the country.
It will prevent you from paying duties on their value
upon re-entering the U.S.A. You can do this at any U.S.
Customs office prior to your departure.
9. What about hunting license?
This will be arranged by the outfitter
upon your arrival.
It can be adquired at the ranch.
10. Is there good shopping?
Argentina is a shopper's haven
for leather, wool garments, fine gemstones, furs, antiques
and gaucho goods.
We can assist you on this point but hotels referenced
are nearby downtown shopping malls and well-known Florida
Street.
11. When is a good time
to travel ?
La Pampa climate is moderate with
no particular rainy season. The seasons in the Southern
hemisphere are opposed to the seasons in the northern
hemisphere, with high temperatures from 30°F to
95°F depending on the season.
The humidity is low. It is a great way to take a break
from cold winters, or escape from summer heat.
During Argentina summer, December, January and February
temperatures raise up to 90°F. In March, April and
May is moderate, with temperatures ranging between 59°F
and 83°F.
Light garments for the day and warmer clothes for mornings
and evenings are recommended. In June, July and August,
the climate can be quite cool with temperatures ranging
between 32°F and 68°F. Therefore, warm garments
are suggested.
Please check La Pampa conditions through this link:
La Pampa AccuWeather
12. If we wanted to spend
a day or two in Buenos Aires what would that take, what
is there to do, and would you recommend it?
We can assist you here at BUE at
no charge.
We will send you all the info regarding shows, city
tour, attractions and that type of things. We are used
to assist on Hotels and city attractions.
13. Is Argentina a safe
place?
The government has recently gone
through changes in an effort to stabilize the economy.
The efforts appear to be working. Throughout the country
it is business as usual in Argentina is a Democracy.
At no times on my trips have I felt unsafe. However
we always take reasonable precautions. We like to keep
honest people honest.
14. Baggage limitations
The weight limit for internal Argentina
flights is 40 pounds.
Excess luggage can be stored at our office in Buenos
Aires if needed. Please check with your airline for
current regulations.
15. What about currency?
The official currency is the peso
and the current US dollar exchange rate is 1US$ = 3.15
$ (pesos).
Euros rate of exchange is aprox 1€ = 5$ (pesos)
Most shops in Buenos Aires will accept dollars and give
you change in pesos if they do not have dollars. Credit
cards are widely accepted, especially American Express,
Visa, MasterCard and Diners International. Travel checks
are not always accepted and when they are, banks and
shops will charge approximately 3% for exchanging them.
For personal checks, banks also charge between 2-3%
for exchanging them. We suggest that you bring cash
and use credit cards and/or personal checks for higher
expenses. It is always a good idea to check the exchange
rate before departure.
16. What
about the lodges, How is the food like?
Accommodations are world class;
our lodges have been totally refurnished and prepared
to accommodate demanding hunters. "Poitahue Ranch"
can accommodate more than 8 Hunters with companions.
"El Diamante" Ranch can host 4 hunters plus
some companions and our "El Monasterio" Lodse
can host 6 Hunters with companions.
Come and stay in on one of our premium double based
suite rooms specially geared up for hunting activities;
Generous air conditioned suite rooms with comfortable
beds.
Poitahue´s accommodations consist of a
main lodge house with 2 private suite rooms, a living
room & main dining room with fireplace, 2 fully
equipped bungalows each with 2 private suite rooms and
private hall room for your hunting gear & preparation,
a separate club house consisting of a large living room
with fireplace and a lovely bar saloon which tends to
be the spot for late hours reunions and post hunt appetizers.
We also have an area for gun cleaning with an office
that has a wireless internet access point and patch
cords access along with a desktop PC at no charge.
Our staff includes a chef fully dedicated to prepare
delicious home-style and international meals & desserts.
Poitahue´s Private Wine and Beer will be always
available at no extra charge.
Continental breakfast, abundant and delicious international
meals, also you will be able to enjoy our famous Argentinean
"asado" (BBQ). Always served with our premium
Poitahue wine.
17. What about tips?
A good commond practice is to set
aside U$S 35-50 per day at our lodges for tips for the
staff.
It is normal to tip city guides, restaurants on a 10%
base, hotel bellboys will be ok with U$S 1 per bag.
18. Is it necessary a deposit?
A deposit o is required before
your trip in order to confirm your hunt reservation.
The deposit is through bank transference, we can provide
bank accounts in USA and Argentina.
19. Where can I rent a
car?
We can reserve a car for you, or
if you prefer you can book it with one of the international
car rental companies that operate in Argentina.
- Avis Rent a Car
- Hertz - Annie Millet Rent a Car
20. Do you mainly offer
Big Game or what is your prime thing?
Prime offer depends on season.
We are very well know because of our Big game Free range
Ranch but also because of our small game and wing shooting
division ( Pigeons, Doves, Partridges and Ducks )
Big Game hunting High season is in March/April plus
wing shooting in May/Jun.
Red Deer Rut period during Mid March to Mid April is
the most wanted attraction. Hunters look for a free
range Red Deer plus other 8 big game free range species
during this period…
We also receive groups of hunters during the rest of
the year, mainly looking for mixed hunts.. Deer in post
rut + boar, buffalo, blackbucks, Scottish or others
exotics free range species plus excellent wing shooting..
When talking about Dove & Pigeon & Partridge
and Ducks you should know that Pigeon High season occurs
on May/Jun meanwhile Dove can be done year round in
addition to a Deer package if requested. Partridges
season stats in May meanwhile Duck can be hunted from
April to August.
We offer both prem Big Game and small game offers. At
the end it will depend on the season and Hunter hunting
schedule.
A good free range Red deer trophy will require at least
6 hunting days during rut,,, during late or non rut
period the sucess rate tend to be lower.
21. How big is the free-range
area?
More than 51,000 acres at Poitahue
Ranch plus another 25,000 acres of free range at our
“El Diamante ” nearby Lodge in combination
with our "La Loma" Ranch.
All Ranches are part of our family owned Ranches.
22. How big is your Exotics
Hunting Ranch?
Monasterio Ranch has more than
10,000 acres of free range plus a preserve section with
4,500 fencedacres .
23. Do I need special equipment?
When booking on a Big Game hunt,
we highly recommend a good pair of binoculars, comfortable
hunting boots (waterproof) and camouflage clothing...
gaiters are must because of the “rosetas”
that are like small small rounded seeds cover by thorns
which stick into your lower pants.
Sight Scopes suitable for low light might be necesary
if you are thinking to hunt wild boar during night (moonlight)
A light raincoat is always welcome.
For pigeon and dove hunting, shoulder pads, earplugs,
gloves and protection goggles are recommended.
24. Is the hunt guided
or self-guided?
Fully guided by our experienced
guides.
25. Do the guides speak
English?
We have qualified interpreters
in our staff, which will be with you at the ranch or
by radio at the field.
26. What Big Game species may I Hunt apart from Red
Deer ?
- European Boar ( male )
- Hog ( female )
- Feral Boar
- Puma
- Buffalo
- Axis Deer
- Blackbuck Antelope
- Mouflon
- Fallow Deer
- Scottish ram
- 4 horned ram
- Wild Goat
- Dorsett Ram
- Peccary
- Pigeon & Dove
- Partridge
27. Seasons Information
* Only hunted in our Fenced Preserves
Year round exotics season is subject to our quality
management program
28. Tell me more about Wing
Shooting.
La Pampa wing shooting is the next
world wing shooting hot spot to be discovered. This
province offers same dove quality like Cordoba but with
Premium high volume Pigeons, Partridges and premium
Big Game.
We have selected a circuit of seven ranches specially
prepared for Pigeon & Dove & Partridge hunting.
Located in one of the most rustic places on the planet,
but with all the luxuries of the great cities.. All
of them are part of our family owned ranches.
Ducks spot is coordinated with a Partner Lodge located
in Buenos Aires Province... the wolrd's famous Duck
Hunting spot.
Duck lodge is loacted at 3-4 hs drive form our Ranches.
Hunting is coordinated and conducted according to the
preferences of our guests including lunch service on
the field in order to minimize any disruption to the
hunt. We offer personalized professional guides equipped
with 4x4 vehicles, GPS and radio communications equipment.
There is always availability of shotguns and cartridges
to fully enjoy the adventure.
You will easily shoot over 1,000 shells per day on Pigeons
and Doves.
You will be able to go for a mixed hunt. A Pigeon, Dove,
Partridges, Ducks and Big Game hunting at the same outfitter.
29. Do you hunt on other
areas as well ?
We only hunt in our lodges with
the exception of Duck hunt at our partner lodge in Buenos
Aires province.
Poitahue Ranch: Free Range Big Game. ( 10 big game free
range species )
Monasterio Ranch: Big Game plus premium Dove shooting.
( 13 big game species )
Dove & Pigeon Ranches: several ranches selected
for small game or wing shooting.
We don’t organize hunts in other places. But we
can connect you with referenced outfitters in Argentina
if some additional specialty is needed… we are
used to link Agents with fly fishing offer if needed.
30. And if we should visit.
What will be the best time?
Depends on what you want to hunt
!!!
31. When is the Red Deer
Roar ?
La Pampa Red Deer Roar takes place
from mid March to Mid April. Depending on the weather
and moon can vary some few days.
Everyone that comes during Roar can’t believe
what is like... this is not like a bugling elk,,, this
is more like a lion roar out in the woods.
32. What does include the
Red Deer Rut package,
Red Deer in Rut Package includes
a free Range stag, a free range bonus boar and a free
range bonus management stag. Other additional trophies
will be charged as stated in full price list.
33. Are there snakes at
the Ranch?
No. You are not likely to find
snakes on La Pampa region.
34. What is the success
ratio?
Due to our rich fauna and our excellent
PH's and guides, we can assure you a 90-100% average
success on most of our free range species.
Rates will depend on species and weather conditions.
Free Range Red Stag in rut 95%
Free range Puma 90%
Free Range Fallow Deer in rut 70%
Free Range Blackbuck 95%
Free Range Wild Goat 100%
Free Range Multi-Horned Sheep 100%
Free Range Wild Boar 70%,
Free Range Water Buffalo 95%
Free Range Scottish Black Face 100%.
Free Range Dorset 100%.
Additional species only hunted in preserved.
35. What would you consider
a realistic expectation for hunters to shoot free-range
Red Deer in a pre rut or post rut period?
Chances for red deer are good despite
being in a non rut. Pre rut gives the chance to be one
of the firsts out there so you will have plenty of opportunities.
There will be not so much hunting pressure so that’s
good.
Red Deer is always a tuff tuff mission but success rate
is good on the pre rut. Post rut is more difficult but
chances are good.
Clients on red deer post rut also go for the Buffalo
or stags, blackbucks or rams or sheep. Boar is likely
to be hunted during night and chances are high if you
can shot at night. Blackbuck is as tuff as the red deer
because of its most of the time a longer shot in the
plains.
36. Approximately how much
Big Game will be seen each day ?
You should have a shot opportunity
at game every day. Game is very abundant.
37. You offer different
types of big game hunting including Puma hunting?
Puma was forbidden for 2008 season
in La Pampa province. They are discussing 2009 regulation.
Despite this inconvenience, we can guarantee a good
Puma hunting in a selected nearby hunting ranch on San
Luis Province ( 2-3 Hs drive form Poitahue )
Puma hunting should be done in groups of two at the
most. We can receive several hunters at Poitahue and
schedule their Puma on day hunt on the other ranch along
the week so as to avoid overlapping.
38. I understand at any
time we could elect to go behind the fence, and what
are the odds of getting a medal class free-range stag?
As mentioned we have a fenced area
near Poitahue free range ranch where you will find Record
class Red Deer Stags.
Also you will have the option to go to Monasterio Exotics
Preserve for 1 or two days and try big game hunting
plus high volume Dove hunting.
Free range Red Deer hunting always surprises us with
7x7 bucks over 280 SCI points or better. We have a quality
management program to improve free range genetics.
39. Don’t know what
a minimum score would be for a good free range stag.
Poitahue free range can surprise
you with 7x7 stags or better as the pictures shown in
our site.
40. If hunters bring their
wife’s will there be enough activities for them
to spend 4-6 days?
We are used to organize photo safaris,
horse back riding and trekking excursions.
41. Some of the companios
will want to go along on the hunt sometimes, is that
a problem?
No problem at all.
42. Will you assist clients
with all the formalities related to trophies?
Yes, of course. We'll be in charge
of all the paperwork related to trophies, so that you
can have everything ready when you return home.
43.
What about the hunting schedule: number of daylight
hours hunted, move to hunt site by foot or truck, tree
stand or ground blind hunting, etc.?
Our hunts are mainly done by stalking on foot.
Hunters will be driven to the different section by truck
and continue by foot.
A daily hunt on Poitahue consists on a Morning hunt
by leaving the ranch at 6:15 just before first light
and returning by 10:00hs aprox.
Having a premium lunch and a nap. Evening hunt starts
at 17:00hs and lasts till lowest light conditions which
will be till 20:30hs aprox.
You will walk as much as the hunt requires it…
during Red Deer rut, trained and demanding hunters can
walk more than 5 miles per morning or evening hunt,,,
having several attempts to different herds is something
usual when looking for a certain trophy.... you will
find stalking differente roaring bucks per day. As we
all know, luck always rules so the hunt can turn into
a tuff mission stalking elusive herds of does and its
high rank big boys.
Some times water spot ground blind is the best choice,
a spotting on a crossing, tree stands, stalking a herd
detected far away from the hills,,, Poitahue offers
different type of hunt according to the conditions.
44. How much hassle is
there with locals or local officials (farmers, villagers,
etc.)?
None whatsoever. You will be hunting
in private property.
45. How much rain can I
expect?
Few rains are to be expected since
the weather is very dry, despite this, we can provide
light rain "ponchos".
46. Can I bring Pigeon
& Doves back home?
We do not recommend it but yes.
Customs with them can be a problem.
Sometimes resulting in having to dispose of them prior
to re-entering your country.
47. What happens to the
Pigeon & Doves I shoot?
As many as you like will be prepared
for you to eat.
The rest are given away to the bird boys and local families.
They are not wasted. |
