Hunting Packages in Argentina: What's Included and What's Extra

A hunting package in Argentina normally covers lodging, meals, drinks, guides, ground transfers from the local airport and one trophy animal, sold as a fixed number of nights. Flights, licenses, gun rental, ammunition, trophy shipping and tips are usually extra. Comparing packages line by line is the only way to know what a hunt will really cost you.

At Poitahue Hunting Ranch we get the same request every week: "Send me your packages." This guide explains how our programs are built, what is and is not included, and the questions worth asking any outfitter before you send a deposit.

The Main Types of Hunting Packages in Argentina

Package	Length	What it is built around	Best for
Free range red stag hunt	6 nights, 5 1/2 hunting days	1 free range red stag, the best you can take	Hunters who want the full roar experience
World class stags	3 to 5 hunting days	1 trophy red stag up to 340 SCI, with the option to upgrade to upper medal class stags	Hunters looking for a specific trophy class
Bowhunting	6 nights, 5 1/2 hunting days	1 free range red stag with a bow, guided by bowhunters	Archers who want a real spot and stalk challenge
Wingshooting	Custom	Decoyed pigeons, perdiz with dogs, doves and ducks	Shooters, or big game hunters adding bird days
Combination programs	Custom	Big game, wingshooting and fishing in one trip	Groups with mixed interests

Every big game program can be extended with additional animals from a list of more than 13 species, including water buffalo, blackbuck, fallow deer and axis deer.

What Our Packages Include

• Lodging in our estancia style lodge, in double occupancy rooms with private bathrooms.

• Four meals a day, plus appetizers.

• Soft drinks, Argentine wines, local beers and local spirits.

• One personal hunting guide per hunter. Hunting is spot and stalk on foot.

• All ground transportation between Santa Rosa airport and the ranch.

• Trackers and cleaning staff.

• Bare skull trophy preparation for export, and assistance to export your trophies.

• All local taxes and service charges.

What Is Not Included

• International flights, domestic flights and our weekly charter flight between Buenos Aires and La Pampa.

• Reception at Ezeiza International Airport and ground transfers in Buenos Aires.

• Ground transfer from Buenos Aires to the ranch.

• Hunting licenses.

• Rifle or shotgun rental at the lodge.

• Shells and big game ammunition.

• Trophy preparation for export (dip and pack), trophy export costs and airfreight.

• Gratuities, which are voluntary.

None of these are hidden. We list them here so that you can budget the whole trip, not just the package.

How Trophy Fees and Extra Species Work

A package includes one animal. Anything beyond that is an add-on, and this is where packages from different outfitters become hard to compare.

• Trophy class. Some programs are priced by the size of the stag. Our world class stag program covers a trophy up to 340 SCI, and larger stags are quoted on request.

• Additional species. Water buffalo, blackbuck, fallow deer, axis deer and others can be added to any program. Each has its own fee.

• Wingshooting sessions. Dove and pigeon shoots can be added to a big game week.

Ask for the full price list before you travel. You should know what every animal costs before you see it in your scope.

Eight Questions to Ask Before You Book Any Package

1. Is the hunting free range or inside a fenced preserve?

2. How many acres will I actually hunt?

3. Is it one guide per hunter?

4. Is the stag in the package limited by score? What happens if I take a bigger one?

5. Which transfers are included, and from which airport?

6. What does trophy preparation include, and who handles export?

7. Are licenses and taxes in the price?

8. Who will I be dealing with: the ranch owner or a booking agent?

At Poitahue the answers are short. We hunt more than 80,000 acres of free range land in La Pampa, with one guide per hunter, and you deal with the owners from the first email to the last day at the lodge.

Packages for Groups, Couples and Non-Hunters

Many of our guests come as a group of friends or with family. Non-hunting companions share the lodge, the meals and the ranch life. We can also arrange hotels and side trips in Buenos Aires or elsewhere in Argentina before or after the hunt.

If you are still deciding when to come and how to get here, start with our guide to planning an Argentina hunting trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a hunting package in Argentina include?

At Poitahue, packages include lodging, four meals a day, drinks, one guide per hunter, ground transportation between Santa Rosa airport and the ranch, bare skull trophy preparation, export assistance, and all local taxes and service charges.

Are flights included in Argentina hunting packages?

No. International flights, domestic flights and the charter flight between Buenos Aires and La Pampa are not included.

Can I add more species to my package?

Yes. Any big game program can be extended with additional animals from a list of more than 13 species, including water buffalo, blackbuck, fallow deer and axis deer.

Is the hunting license included?

No. Hunting licenses are not included in the package.

How many days is a red stag hunting package?

Our free range red stag program is 6 nights and 5 1/2 hunting days. Our world class stag program runs 3 to 5 hunting days.

Ask for a Quote

Tell us your dates, the size of your group and the species you are interested in. We will send you a program and a complete price list. Contact us and you will be talking to the owners.