Dove Shooting | La Dormida Lodge | Cordoba | Argentina

La Dormida lodge is in the Cordoba province nestled in the heart of Argentina. Resting 80 miles north of Cordoba City International Airport which is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes away.

It is widely considered the dove shooting capital of the world, with 100 square mile radius (160 km) around the lodge is annually inhabited by over 50.000.000 million doves, and the birds reproduce over five times per year. For the uninitiated, this is quite possibly shooting heaven and whether you are a veteran or a relative novice you will be able to find sport to match. Hunting access to more than 250,000 acres ensures year-round variety and quality.

It is only a short drive to the rolling hills as they have hunting access to more than 250,000 acres surrounding the lodge, you will never be more than 5 minutes away from shooting.

You will be shooting Non-Migratory Eared Doves during your time in Cordoba.

The bag will depend on exactly how many birds you can shoot within the day. On average you will be shooting around 1,500 cartridges a day.

The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. In the field, you will be assigned a pickup boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand. Depending on the time of the year, you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible barbeque lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. The afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 PM, and continues until almost dark. There is no quitting time, good sense and tired shooters dictate when the day is through. After, you will return to the lodge for cocktails and an early dinner.

All the guides and lodge staff speak very good English.

A keen and well-seasoned wing shooter would appreciate this destination due to the opportunity for a selection of challenging birds. However, at the same time it would be an ideal place for the beginner and intermediate gun to try his hand at plentiful well-presented birds whilst being well looked after on their peg.

Both experienced and beginner wing shooters can fully appreciate the delights of this trip. With the high and testing birds for the more well-seasoned gun down to the countless opportunities to improve their skill on the copious amounts of low incoming targets for the less experienced.

This is a fairly low key affair with regards to the amount of walking and lugging equipment about. However, be prepared to be shooting an incredibly hefty amount of shells through your gun during the day’s sport as this can in itself be very punishing on the shoulder by the end of the day. A decent shoulder pad and/or a shooting vest should help with this.

All year round, it will be August to February that will have high birds at this time.

Depart UK on route to Buenos Aires Airport and from there you will take a connecting flight to Cordoba.

With many its classed as a favourite and we can see why. Maybe it’s the dusk to dawn Dove flights where birds cross the landscape in waves measured in miles. Or perhaps it’s the short drives to the rolling hills, or the opulent field lunches served under a shade of canvas. However, it could be the lure of the most beautiful custom built, modern lodge itself with its perfect status as a sporting retreat for Dove hunters. A lodge which enjoys one of the highest rates of return in the hunting industry, with guests returning year on year for the stylish living and incredible hunting.

At La Dormida,  dining experiences are taken seriously, and they strive to make every meal as wonderful as every trip to the field. They offer à la carte dining to shooting guests. Their kitchens come to life through the use of fresh and regionally represented meats and produce. By combining these elements, they create delicious flavours and varied textures that harbour hidden stories and package traditions on each plate. A top-notch team of experienced national and international chefs, trained in both classic and avant-garde culinary techniques, deliver your food. With an artisan’s touch, chefs prepare every dish by scratch to be served at a minute’s notice.

The lodge provides Guns and shoulder pads only.

The Maria de la Esperanza Mission, located in the San Marcos Sierras region of Cordoba, Argentina, is a non-profit organization with a long history of charitable work in remote and vulnerable areas.
It includes seven Community Centres where the tireless Sister Theresa and volunteer staff provide a daily meal to as many as 950 underprivileged local children.
David Denies supports the Foundation by providing food, electricity, gas, building supplies, and school materials to each community centre.

La Dormida lodge provides both WiFi/Internet and telephones.

Debit and credit cards and US Dollars.

There are optional trips to consider when in Argentina such as historical tours, sightseeing, shopping and horse riding for the more adventurous amongst you. For more subtle activities the lodge offers a massage room for the ultimate relaxation, an outdoor plunge pool and a fire pit for those lazy evenings catching up with stories told and a drink in your hand.

We offer a complete package including all flights and transfers. To view all prices & availability click the “Dates & Prices” tab above.

Alternatively, if you wish to arrange all our own travel we can book just the lodge and shooting for you.