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Argentina Hunters Affected by New Reciprocity Fees

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Argentina Duck & Dove Hunting Affected by New Reciprocity Fees 

For United States residents planning to go Argentina duck hunting, dove hunting or touring during the upcoming year (2013 or beyond), changes regarding Argentina’s reciprocity fee are very important.

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 2012, IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID THE ENTRY FEE ONLINE AND PRIOR TO TRAVEL YOU WILL BE DENIED ENTRY INTO ARGENTINA.

Background: In 2008, the Argentina Immigration Department enacted policy requiring nationals of the United States, Canada and Australia to pay a fee to enter Argentina. It’s not a visa but a “reciprocity fee” to those countries that charge Argentineans to enter their country. This entry fee is good for 10 years. If you have visited Argentina any time since 2008 and paid this fee, your payment will be evidenced by a Reciprocity Fee Certificate sticker that was placed in the back of your passport.

Passengers travelling to Argentina on or after December 29th will need to pay the Reciprocity Fee online before arriving. Please note, too, that we are hearing that this policy will be effective at all airports in Argentina, not just at Ezeiza (EZE)!

Please note that passengers who have already paid the fee are good for 10 years, and do not need to pay again until the certificate’s expiration date. If you do not have the Reciprocity Fee Certificate pasted in one of your passport pages you will need to pay the fee online. Starting on September 1st, 2012, any passenger visiting Argentina with an American, Canadian or Australian passport will be required to pay the Reciprocity Fee online and in advance.

This new online system will work in tandem with the regular collection service performed at Ezeiza Airport (EZE) until December 28th, 2012 and at Jorge Newbery Airport until October 31st, 2012. After these dates, all Reciprocity Fee payments will need to be made online.

American, Canadian and Australian passport holders visiting Argentina will be required to pay the reciprocity fee online at the following sites: https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ or www.migraciones.gov.ar.

You will be required to create a username and password. Once you’ve done this, follow the instructions.

You must register and pay with a credit card. Once the payment is received, an electronic receipt will be given which you will need to show upon your arrival in Argentina. The lack of such proof of payment will result in the denial of entry and consequent returning to your departure city by the airline. We strongly urge passengers to take the necessary precautions so that those who travel to the aforementioned airports with an arrival scheduled on or after November 1st, 2012 (Jorge Newbery) and December 29th, 2012 (Ezeiza) have the electronic receipt with them.

Global Sporting Safaris advises travelers to place this receipt in their passport, and to store copies of this receipt along with copies of their passport and other vital documents.

How can I pay the Reciprocity Rate?

The traveler must enter the Provincia Pagos website at: www.provinciapagos.com.ar and register to start the process.

Complete the form with the corresponding personal and credit card information. The information provided by the traveler and the income code is sent to the DNM online.

Print the payment receipt.

Upon arrival in Argentine territory, go to the DNM Office and present the printed ticket.

The ticket is scanned by the DNM staff; the data are validated and you are allowed to enter the country.

If you are planning on traveling to Argentina during the upcoming year, we are happy to assist you in planning this important trip of a lifetime. Call me at (888) 850 4868, Extension 700 or email me at: dick@GSSafaris.com

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Sincerely,

Dick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris
888-850-4868, Extension 700
307-235-4650, Extension 700
307-259-9603 (Cell)
www.GSSafaris.com

New Mexico’s Hunting Financial Condition Uncertain

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New Mexico SB196 Update:
New Mexico’s Senate Bill 196 which reduces non-resident tag quotas to 6% for regular non-guided applicants and will require a non-refundable $65 hunting license to apply is awaiting the Governor’s signature to be finalized. Governor Susana Martinez has until this Friday to sign it. Apparently, the Governor’s office has expressed concern regarding the financial future of New Mexico hunting if the bill is signed.

To voice your opinion, go to http://www.governor.state.nm.us/Contact_the_Governor.aspx to contact the Governor.

Craig Boddington’s 10-Step Rifle Program

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The 10-step Program
Critical things you need to do to get your rifle (and you) ready for any hunt.
By Craig Boddington

Originally I was going to write this as a guide to getting a rifle ready for a “big” hunt, but then I got to thinking: Is there any hunt that isn’t important? If it isn’t important to you, it’s very important to the game animal you’re pursuing. I think these steps are universal in application. The order may vary, as will time spent on each, depending on whether the rifle and load you have chosen are old friends or new acquaintances.

The degree of precision required for an upcoming hunt may also alter things. In fact, there are situations where some of these steps may be relegated to a mental checklist rather than physical actions. However, Murphy’s Law applies, and I’m certain that totally ignoring any of these steps invites Mr. Murphy as a most unwelcome hunting companion. Lord knows he’s been by my shoulder many times—usually when I’ve tried to cut corners.

Read the rest of this Craig Boddington article by clicking here.  Article hosted on Petersen’s Rifle Shooter.

About Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. 
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. is a Full-Service Hunting Booking Agency located in Casper, Wyoming and established in 1991. We have a staff of 7 Hunting Consultants and Fishing Travel Agents with a combined 175 years of experience.   We specialize in Africa Hunting Safaris, New Zealand Hunting and Argentina Hunting.   Global Sporting Safaris invests time, effort and financial resources in developing our hunting trips with a constant eye on the quality and professional services they offer.