Jorge Trucco`s Patagonia Outfitters guarantees an unparalleled Red Stag hunting experience in the Patagonian Andes. Estancia Sihuen is located 10 miles south of Junin de los Andes in Northern Patagonia and covers an area of 23,000 acres. The estancia is located in typical high Patagonian steppes and plateaus which create challenging Red Stag hunting conditions. The vegetation is typically low so it is possible to make observation of the stag from large distances and evaluate their antlers without been seen. On a daily basis, hunters will have the opportunity to see large groups of trophies. The quality of the trophies has improved every year on the property, and we are excited about the prospects of taking some beautiful wild stag this year.
At Sihuen our hunts are always one guide to one hunter. We typically head out early in the morning hunt until midday and then return to the ranch headquarters for lunch, very often a Patagonian asado (BBQ). After lunch and a short siesta, the afternoon hunt resumes until sunset.
The hunts can be set-up in several ways thanks to the topography offered by the property. We usually head out on horseback to reach the mallines, or rut areas. Once a trophy is located, we leave the horses and begin an exciting stalk on foot.
For hunters with mobility problems, we can also reach the hunting areas in comfortable 4×4 vehicles.
Our hunters and fisherman stay in a beautiful lodge along Chimehuin River located only 20 minutes from the hunting area at Estancia Sihuen. The lodge has 6 cabins with two bedrooms each (one room per hunter), living room, kitchen and fireplace. There is also a comfortable Club House where breakfast and dinner are served. Internet Wi-Fi, laundry and open bar are available.
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Day 2 to 6
Day 7
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 Evening departure from the US.
Day 2 Morning arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. An Argentina Outfitters representative will greet you and escort you in a private transfer to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport (Jorge Newbery) to take domestic commercial flight. Arrival at Bariloche or Chapelco Airport followed by transfer to Hunting territory. Dinner, drinks and overnight accommodations at the Lodge.
Day 3/4/5/6 Full day red stag hunt with lunch in the field. Return to the lodge to relax and Dinner, drinks and overnight accommodations at the Lodge.
Day 7/8 Full day guided fly fishing numerous rivers. Lunch by the river or either return to the lodge. Dinner, drinks and overnight accommodations at the Lodge.
Day 7 Fishing in the morning (time permitting / based on flight schedule). Depart lodge after lunch for transfer to Airport. Depart on a flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival at Buenos Aires Domestic Airport where our guide will greet the group and then escort the party in private van to Ezeiza International Airport. Assistance with check in. Depart on late evening flight.
Day 9 Morning transfer to Bariloche or Chapelco Airport for morning flight to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport. Upon arrival, private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport for overnight flight to the US.
Day 10 Morning arrival to the US.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 Morning arrival at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires and assistance with gun clearance by a representative of Argentina Outfitters. Departure in private van (approx. 4.5 hours) or flight (1 hour) for Estancia Santa Rita. Early afternoon arrival for a late lunch and siesta. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks and lodging at ranch home.
Day 2/3 Morning duck shoot. Lunch and siesta. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks, and lodging at ranch home.
Day 4 Morning duck shoot. Argentine asado (BBQ) in the field. Afternoon duck shoot. Dinner, drinks, and lodging at ranch home.
Day 5 Breakfast and departure for Buenos Aires Airport. Departure in commercial flight to Neuquén City. Tranfer / Accommodation in the Lodge. Dinner, drinks and overnight accommodations at Limay River Lodge.
Day 6/7/8 Full day of fishing the famed Limay River. Lunch at midday (shore side or at lodge). Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner, drinks and continued overnight accommodations at Limay River Lodge.
Day 9 Fishing in the morning (time permitting / based on flight schedule). Depart lodge after lunch for transfer to Airport. Depart on a flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival at Buenos Aires Domestic Airport where our guide will greet the group and then escort the party in private van to Ezeiza International Airport. Assistance with check in. Depart on late evening flight.
Day 10 Early morning arrival.