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Uruguay
Perdiz Doves Pigeons
Paysandú
Estancia San Juan offers Sprawling elegance and mixed bag shooting
Estancia San Juan
Mixed Bag Shooting that Features High Volume Doves, Perdiz Over Pointers, and Pigeons in Paysandú (Northwest)
Consistency seems to be a dying concept these days, but in contrast find Estancia San Juan in Uruguay. It is one of the few international shooting lodges that always produces outstanding shooting reports, thanks in large part to welcoming hosts Bernardo and Mercedes Barran.
Standing with authority on a hill above vast hectares of shooting grounds, Estancia San Juan is a well-thought-out sporting property that pampers visiting shooters with the creature comforts of an estate home. The 360-degree views reveal hilly fields filled with perdiz that hold tight for pointers and shooters alike. Just minutes from the lodge over the southwestern ridge hums a dove roost with incalculable numbers of birds ready for eager pass shooters. Seasonally, hearty pigeons can present themselves to be decoyed or passing with the dove flight offering an adversary for keen-eyed shooters.
Easily accessible from the capital city of Montevideo, Estancia San Juan should be at the top of any bird shooter’s “must-do” list.
Estancia La Bellaca
Coastal Decoyed Pigeons, Perdiz over Pointers, and Mixed Bag Shooting in Punta del Esta
La Bellaca is located in the Sierra de Minas hill country. The Aguas Blanca stream runs lazily through the stunning, secluded property. As the morning sun rises over the Atlantic, shooters hunt wild pigeons flocking to carousels and decoy spreads or hunt perdiz behind pointers in the rolling savannahs. Following a traditional lunch and siesta, enjoy high volume dove shooting in close proximity to the estancia. La Bellaca consistently sends guests home delighted with the entire experience.
La Bellaca is only one hour from Punta del Este, commonly known as the Riviera of South America. It combines great beaches with sophisticated restaurants, casinos, and shopping. The comfortable sprawling estate lodge accommodates just six shooters during a stay.
Family time well spent, western Uruguay
Uruguay Lodge
The Sister Lodge of Estancia San Juan Offering Perdiz Over Dogs, Volume Doves, and Passing or Decoyed Pigeons
With its royal heritage, Uruguay Lodge blends rich history and vast game populated countrysides to form an iconic southern hemisphere mixed bag shooting experience. Managed by Bernardo and Mercedes Barran, David Denies Wingshooting partners and longtime shooting hosts, Uruguay Lodge offers the convenience of shooting multiple species from one destination. Guests shoot doves, perdiz, and even wild pigeons with the assurance of a tenured outfitter, remarkable shooting venues, and extraordinary dogs.
The historic 19th-century mansion of noble lineage exemplifies the rich traditions of Uruguay. Offering six en suite bedrooms, it is ideal for smaller parties or up to 10 guests comfortably. The Barran’s hospitality and cuisine have become famous throughout the countryside during their 30 years in the shooting world.
*Please note Uruguay duck hunting is presently banned countrywide. Refer to our website for the most current information.
