Dos Plumas Lodge: The dove & pigeon population, by the million in the area around the lodge, turn this into the best spot around the world to hunt both species.

The Shooting: Dove Program

At Dos Plumas you will be able to shoot literally without any limit from 1500 to 3000 doves per day, or more!! It just depends on your shoulder. We shoot grain fields an over feed lots. The hunting pressure is very low here, we are the only outfitter allowed to hunt in this area of the north of San Luis.

Fields are near the accommodation: between 15 and 45 minutes.

• Specie: Eared Dove ( Zenaida Auriculata)
• Season(s) and Optimum Dates for Specific Species: doves are plentiful year round and there is no peak season to hunt them.

Hunt difficulty / Health Level

we hold an exclusive hunting area granted by the Government of San Luis. This means no competition for the best spots, so from beginners to experimented hunters the lodge can provide each hunter with his own shooting requirement.

Each shooting spot will have at least one bird boy, a chair with back, a cooler with cold water and soft drinks. The bird boys also load your guns.

All staff is communicated by radio assuring whatever you need will be available in just some minutes.

Weapons/Calibers Recommended

The 20 ga works great with both species, 12 ga is also good, but a little bit heavy for dove shooting.

If you would prefer to rent a shotgun from the Lodge, we have Beretta semi-auto 20 gauge shotguns.

Shotgun shells are available in 20 gauge. Shells for 12, .410 & 28 shotguns are available with 45 days in advance notice.

Clothing/Equipment Suggestions

• Recoil reduction equipment including shoulder pads, Kevlar-lined vests, etc.
• Bring modified, improved cylinder, or improved-modified chokes.
• Dark colored or camouflage hunting clothes and hats.
• Upland hunting boots. We also recommend both wool and cotton socks.
• Hearing protection!
• Wool sweaters, long sleeve cotton shirts, and polar fleece zip-up tops. Layering is important
• Side-carry shooting pouch for shells or a shell vest.
• Leather shooting gloves are an absolute must!
• Lightweight rain gear and waterproof hat - you won’t need it unless you don’t bring it.
• Shooting glasses, sunglasses, 30 SPF sunscreen (or stronger) and lip balm.
• Comfortable clothes for relaxing around the Lodge: jeans, tennis shoes, baseball caps, etc.
• All electricity in Argentina is 220 (European-style). We have converters for your laptop computers, digital cameras, PDA’s, electric razors, etc.
• Shaving kit with Mylanta, Advil (or preferred painkiller), Neosporin, band-aids, vitamins, prescription medications, etc.
• Digital camera with extra battery and media cards.

Climatic Considerations.

The region has a sunny a mild weather. It only rains occasionally.

Keep in mind that the temperature will vary not only between the seasons, but also between morning, afternoon and evening hours. Depending on the time of year it can be 40 degrees (F) and windy in the morning and in the high 70s with calm winds by the afternoon.

• January, February and March | Some rain. Temperatures from 70F to 90F.
• April and May | Dry. Temperatures from 60F to 80F
• June, July and August | Dry. Temperatures from 30F to 65F
• September and October | Some rain. Temperatures from 65F to 85F
• November and December | Some rain. Temperatures from 70F to 90F