Duck hunting is the main activity in this area and Argentina is, without a doubt, a great choice for duck hunting. Reserves in Santa Fe province are a permanent habitat for the different duck species of Argentina, such as: White-faced Whistling-duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Speckled Teal, Red Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Silver Teal, Rosy-billed Pochard, Brazilian Duck, Ringed Teal, Black-headed duck, etc.  The unique grounds, the vast weath of water and its great delta of streams, lagoons and marshes, turn this area into a particularly attractive habitat for the variety of aquatic animal species.

Argentina duck hunting usually takes place in the morning or in the afternoon. Duck hunters are placed individually or in pairs in different areas previously selected by the head guide. Every hunter is accompanied by a guide and a bird boy and are driven to their duck blinds in 4x4 trucks. Duck Hunters may be shooting alongside of a lagoon from blinds located in the water. Every spot will have decoys set up and every hunter will be assisted by a bird-boy whose job is to make sure the hunter’s needs are catered for. Bird-boys will use typical local Argentina duck calls.

The dove shooting, takes place during the afternoon.  Our dove fields have tremendous quantities of golden eared dive and you will definitely have the opportunity to shoot more than 1000 cartridges per outing. Partridge hunt are made during the evening, with Britney’s and English or German Pointers.

The day at El Timbo Lodge hunting starts early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 5.00am consisting of coffee, toasts, jams, bacon and eggs, etc. Duck hunting goes on until 10:00am.  You will then come back to the ranch to have lunch: a starter, a main course and dessert, served with wine, beer, soda pop or mineral water.

Then, you can rest or even take a nap up to 3 o'clock when you go back to the fields to keep on shooting for Doves or Perdiz (partridges) until evening. Before dinner you may try a wide variety of cheese, ham, olives and drinks; dinner consists of three courses (starter, a main course and dessert). There are fully equipped boats and trucks and experienced guides who know every corner of the waterfowl to fulfill the expectations of the Argentina duck hunters.

The lodge is located on the banks of the San Javierito river, close to Romang town. El Timbó lodge has all the necessary services to accommodate 6 hunters. Three double rooms, all en-suite with private bath, a big kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room, a rest room, another rest room with satellite TV and music and a swimming pool, etc.

El Timbo Lodge is located at 700 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is accessible by domestic flights to Santa Fe airport, where members of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the ranch. Domestic and private flights can be arranged.  Your Global Sporting Safaris rep will help you to set up your airline reservations.

Other equipment: polarized sunglasses, insect repellent, sun block SPF 40 or higher, hunting trousers, shirts and vest, set of underwear, good comfortable socks, and an extra pair of sandals or sneakers.

Miscellaneous: photo camera, video camera, batteries, prescribed medicines, personal effects.

The weather is cold during the morning/evening and warm during the day. This time of year is Winter in Argentina. You will be required to wade during the hunt.

Clothes: Insulated Boot-foot hunting waders or hip waders, hunting jacket, shooting gloves for low temperatures (neoprene), leather gloves, cap (all the mention items, requires camo), Blaze hunting shirt or jacket for Perdiz Hunting, Lightweight boots for perdiz and dove shooting, a polar sweatshirt or warm jacket (the temperature decreases at night).

Other equipment: polarized sunglasses, insect repellent, sun block SPF 40 or higher, hunting trousers, shirts and vest, set of underwear, good comfortable socks, and an extra pair of sandals or sneakers.

Miscellaneous: photo camera, video camera, batteries, prescribed medicines, personal effects.

Fly Fishing tackle, for those who like fishing from January till April

Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, 5 and 7weight. 3-or 4- piece, if possible.

Reels: A reel with a good drag system, holding at least 80 yards of 20-pound test backing.

Lines: WF floating line and a sinking tip line.

Leaders: for 5- to 7-foot floating lines with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound test tippets with 20 cm of 20-pound test steel wire.

Flies: Sizes 2/0 and 3/0, Deceiver patterns. Colors: black, black and red or black and yellow, chartreuse, white and yellow and white and olive have proved good options.

Accessories: tweezers, hook sharpener, nippers, boga grip, etc.