Duck hunting in Uruguay is an extraordinary hunting trip and while Los Gauchos would like to take the credit, obviously the country of Uruguay, the guides, staff, and landscape all play huge parts in providing an excellent duck hunting region in Uruguay.
Los Gauchos has 2 lodges that focus on duck hunting in Uruguay and operate only during duck hunting season. The duck hunting season is May to September with excellent waterfowl populations and variety throughout the season.
May brings in the teal - your Uruguay duck hunt will consist of teal while mid to end of the duck hunting season provides the larger ducks such as the Rosy-bill pochard and other large ducks unique to Uruguay.
Duck hunting trips are packages that consist of the guided hunting, lodging, meals, beverages, gun use, and tips. Duck hunting takes place in blinds near the baited marshes on private rice farms. Whether you have a group of 8 hunters or want to come as a single hunter, no problem. The lodges, guides, and hosts speak English and the culture of Uruguay is that in which guests are always welcome and the term "mi casa es su casa" is truly displayed.
The Uruguay Duck Hunting Club or Rio Branco Lodge is stronger than ever with several seasons and hundreds of happy duck hunters. Many improvements have been made and while the Uruguay Duck Hunting Club still has a "home" lodge like feeling, it is equipped with 4 double occupancy rooms and private baths, a web connection, and food that will make you realize what you have been missing by not getting to Uruguay sooner.
Los Gauchos had added a second Lodge - The Fortin Lodge. Another Uruguay duck hunting destination with a focus on the duck hunting, the Fortin Lodge does offer Perdiz hunting for those that want a change of pace and a stab at the Upland hunt. These 2 lodges are part of the best duck hunting in Uruguay.
See some of the Uruguay duck hunting in action. These are all videos shot on location with Los Gauchos Outfitters for several Outdoor Channel and Versus TV hunting shows that air throughout the year. This gives a good insight into the volume of ducks in Uruguay, the colorful species, and the set-up and high quality equipment that goes with each Uruguay duck hunt of Los Gauchos Outfitters.
Uruguay Ducks - the Rosy Billed Pochard
Uruguay Duck Hunting Tips and Information
Trips for Duck Hunting in Uruguay
Uruguay is made of rich farmland and the northeast part of the country contains the valuable crop rice. A good food source for all the ducks in Uruguay and with water sources and rice crops spread all over the northeast side of Uruguay - welcome to prime Uruguay duck hunting.
Many waterfowl hunters like to bring their own shotgun to Uruguay and that can be done with ease. Los Gauchos provides a webpage with the pre-trip forms and the one sheet Uruguay gun form is located here. You complete this form, turn it in to Los Gauchos and then pack your shotgun.
While many do prefer their own gun, Los Gauchos does not make it necessary. We provide Beretta shoguns (12 ga) and clean and maintain and replace the shotgun inventory regularly.
Top equipment just adds to the top Uruguay duck hunting trip you will receive with Los Gauchos Outfitters.
Travel to Uruguay can be done on a direct flight from Miami to Montevideo. The flights are all overnight flights and allow you to begin the duck hunting on the day of arrival. The lodges are located 3.5 hours (Fortin) to 4.5 hours (Rio Branco - Uruguay Duck Hunting Club) from the Montevideo International Airport.
A valid current passport is all you need to travel to Uruguay and if you do not hold a US passport, just check with your local embassy to find out if a visa is required.
The main office for Los Gauchos Outfitters is located in the US so help and assistance with your travel and duck hunting trip plans is provided.
We welcome your questions and look forward to having you down for some of the best duck hunting not only in Uruguay but South America.
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