Ducks Species

Season: May to August

Ringed Teal Duck

Ringed teal have strong, pointed claws on their feet and so can readily perch in trees. They have beautiful iridescent greenish plumage patterns, especially on the wings. They may be distinguished by a white patch in front of the green speculum.

Brazilian Teal Duck

Light brown in colour. Brazilian Teal live in pairs or in small groups of up to twenty birds. They eat seeds, fruits, roots and insects.Speckled Teal Duck.

It inhabits freshwater wetlands, preferring palustrine habitat to rivers. The Speckled Teal has a black speckled light-brown head and neck, dark-brown eyes and a yellow beak.

Silver Teal Duck

It has a black cap which extends to just below the dark-brown eyes, black nape and a whitish lower face and throat. It lives on fresh water in small groups, and feeds primarily on vegetable matter such as seeds and aquatic plants.

Cinnamon Teal Duck

The adult male has a cinnamon-red head and body with a brown back, a red eye and a dark bill. The adult female has a mottled brown body, a pale brown head, brown eyes and a grey bill. Their breeding habitat is marshes and ponds.

Chiloe Wigeon Duck

This bird has an iridescent green-blue cap on its head, and a bluish gray bill with a black tip. The cheeks and forehead are white, the eyes are dark brown, and there is a white auricular patch. It is found on freshwater lakes, marshes, shallow lagoons and slow flowing rivers.

Yellow Billed Pintail Duck

It has a brown head and neck. The bill is yellow with a black tip and a black stripe down the middle. The tail is brownish and pointed. Nests are formed on the ground and lined with grass and down. They hide their nests in vegetation close to water.

White-Cheeked Pintail Duck

It is mainly brown with white cheeks and a red-based grey bill (young birds lack the pink).  This duck feeds on aquatic plants and small creatures obtained by dabbling. The nest is on the ground under vegetation and near water.

Red Shoveler Duck

The Red Shoveler is cinnamon in color with dark spots, and a green speculum. The head and neck are grayish. They have a large dark spatula shaped bill.  It is a denizen of large coastal lagoons, lakes, and estuaries.

Rosybill Pochard Duck

They are named for the drake's large, rosy colored bill that has a knob at the base.  They nest on the ground among vegetation and line the nest with down.

White-faced Whistling Duck

This species has a long grey bill, long head and longish legs. It has a white face and crown, and black rear head. The habitat is freshwater lakes or reservoirs, with plentiful vegetation, where this duck feeds on seeds and other plant food.

Knob Billed Duck

It is one of the largest species of ducks. Adults have a white head freckled with dark spots, and a white neck and underparts. The upperparts are blue-black with bluish and greenish iridescence.  The male is much larger than the female, and has a large black knob on the bill. It still breeds in freshwater swamps and lakes in the tropics.

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Overview

Argentina is considered a dream for water fowlers. One of the best options offered is the Parana River wetlands, specifically in Santa Fe province, one of the longest rivers in the world, surrounded by thousands of little islands that are just the right place for duck breeding. Pilaga Island is also very famous for the amazing number of ducks and variety of species that come every year.

The 50 square mile radius (129 km2) around the shooting area form one of the most amazing duck shooting reserves. In the northern area of the lodge, about 60 miles away, there are a couple of great roosting areas for doves, and the fields covered with natural grass have a great population of Perdiz. Our location is annually inhabited by over fifteen million ducks during the season. People and outfitters talk about a population of twenty million doves. Our Company counts on thirty different shooting fields throughout the entire region.

The flat lands of Buenos Aires have a dream depression full of lagoons and ponds and small rivers and flooded areas that are just amazing for duck breeding. In This unique area we run our amazing Las Rosas Lodge, with the largest number of lagoons and ponds to be hunted. We have seen some of the best hunting days in this lodge and we expect many more hunters will have the pleasure to enjoy it. Just one hour and few more minutes away from the international airport paradise will be waiting for water fowlers.

The Hunting

The Fields

Buenos Aires: You will be able to shoot the largest number of lagoons in Buenos Aires province with the #1 Outfitter. They are mostly ponds and large lagoons. 

Santa Fe: The duck shooting fields are located around islands, near lagoons and rivers, in San Javier. The place looks like a big marshland. In order to access this area, we utilize boats with power engines. The wildlife is amazing and the rivers/islands change color and form frequently. When shall we welcome you to paradise?

Field Assistant and Guides

They are well known in the duck  hunting world as bird boys, but we call them field assistants because at Pointer Outfitters we understand that they are the key to the best experience ever for all our hunters. 

Over the years, all our field assistants have perfected the level of professionalism and are the best in taking care and handling all details for our guests, from the moment they arrive at the field till it is time to get back to our premium lodges.

They are always ready to jump on their waders and take you hunting.

The personal field assistants are in their thirties and most of them have been working in the wetlands for many years; this becomes apparent when you see them exploring the area while you hunt. They work hard every day preparing your blind, carrying shells, shotguns, drinks, and stools to your blind. They are also responsible for cleaning the field and picking up all shells expended. 

People make the difference, and we are proud of the people working with us, from the amazing service to the skills they bring every day to the field. Be ready for some of the best royal treatment.

Shotguns

We run the largest bird hunting operation in Argentina and we own the largest collection of Beretta & Benelli shotguns!

Saftey Instructions

Hunting and target shooting are among the safest of all sports. This short note is intended to make them even safer by emphasizing the basics of safe gun handling, storage, and by reminding you that you are the key to firearms safety.

Always Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction

Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. This is particularly important when loading or unloading a firearm. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur as long as the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction.

Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use

Unload your gun as soon as you are finished. A loaded gun has no place in or near a car, truck, or building. Unload your gun immediately when you have finished shooting.

Do Not Rely On Your Guns Safety

The safety on any gun is a mechanical device, which, like any such device, can become inoperable at the worst possible time. You should never handle a gun carelessly and assume that the gun won't fire just because the safety is on.

Be Sure Of Your Target And What is Beyond It

Do not shoot unless you know exactly what your shot is going to strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure anyone or anything beyond your target. Firing at a movement or a noise without being absolutely certain of what you are shooting at constitutes disregard for the safety of others.

Use Correct Ammunition

Using improper or incorrect ammunition can destroy a gun and cause serious personal injury. It only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the ammunition you are using matches the specifications that are contained within the gun’s instruction manual and the manufacturer markings on the firearm. Be aware not to use smaller ammunition in the gun you are using, this could cause a major accident.

If Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!

Occasionally, a cartridge may not fire when the trigger is pulled. If this occurs, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from the breech. Then, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge in a safe way.

Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting

All shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and some form of hearing protection while shooting. Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing. Adequate vision protection is essential. Shooting glasses guard against twigs, falling shot, clay target chips, and the rare ruptured case of firearm malfunction.

Be Sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting

Before you load your firearm, open the action and be certain that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine. Be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction. Even a small bit of mud, snow, excess lubricating oil, or grease in the bore can cause dangerously increased pressures. This can cause the barrel to bulge or even burst on firing, which can cause injury to the shooter and bystanders.

Do Not Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly

Firearms are complicated mechanisms that are designed by experts to function properly in their original condition. Any alteration or change made to a firearm after manufacture can make the gun dangerous and will usually void any factory warranties. 

Learn The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm You Are Using

Not all firearms are the same. The method of carrying and handling firearms varies in accordance with the mechanical characteristics of each gun. Since guns can be so different, never handle any firearm without first having thoroughly familiarized yourself with the particular type of firearm you are using, the safe gun handling rules for loading, unloading, carrying and handling that firearm, and the rules of safe gun handling in general.

Conservation

We re the # 1 Outfitter in Argentina and we are the first one to start a conservation program and a non profit called MAKING CHANGES NOW with the specific purpose to study, count and protect specific wetlands for ducks. We started in 2019 with the Biologist Juan Seco Pon doing research in Buenos Aires province and we are ready to catch up with a larger project next year. For more info, please go to makingchangesnow.org.

We are the #1 Outfitter, because we support the largest number of NPOsthat do conservation in the US, such as DW, DU, CCA and many more. We have learned to think in the long term, and we all understand how important conservation is in our bird game.