Hunters at La Pampeana will have the opportunity to enjoy a world-class shooting experience that is not available anywhere else in all of South America. Within an hour's drive from the lodge there are literally millions of acres of brush land, which is home to large populations of fast-flying crested Tinamou (giant perdiz), larger cousins of the perdiz normally hunted with bird dogs in Argentina. River Plate has developed a fantastic European-style driven shoot for these challenging targets. As in Europe, shooters will be assigned shooting stands and enjoy three-four different beats in an afternoon of gunning.

The giant perdiz is also a very sporty shoot over dogs. Expect 6-10 flushes every half an hour walking through brush land resembling South Texas or South Africa. Normally, two guns shoot behind one dog. A dog handler carries all birds and shells. Most of the dogs are quality German shorthairs, and Brittanys, which are best for perdiz.

Driven Shoot - NEW FOR 2009 SEASON!

It took River Plate 15 years to develop the first wild bird driven shoot in South America. Today, it is the highlight of all its bird shooting programs. Although the principles of driving game birds are the same in South America as they are in the UK and Europe, the practice is somewhat different primarily because these are wild birds!

As in Europe, a line of 6 to 10 guns will be assigned shooting butts and enjoy 4 to 8 different beats with an expectation of firing 4 to 6 boxes of shells per day per gun depending on season and weather.  The beaters, 15 or more, with flushing dogs, start 200 meters or more from the gun line. The butts are spaced 50 meters apart cleared of brush, each with a gun loader. Since the giant perdiz sometimes “hug” the ground at flying at high speed, the butts for safety reasons at all times are partially underground with lateral shooting blocking plates. 

Soon after the guns assume their position in the line, giant perdiz start soaring through the line at 40-60 mpg; singles; doubles; triples; come at all angles. This is truly exciting shooting!

Shoot over dogs

Over bird dogs, the giant perdiz is very sporty. Expect 6 to 10 flush every half an hour walking thru brush land resembling South Texas or South Africa. Every flush is a heart-stopping explosion of wings.

Normally, two guns shoot behind one dog. A dog handler carries all birds and shells. Most of the dogs are German shorthaired, Brittany’s and a few English pointers.

Shooters at La Pampeana will have the opportunity to enjoy the only world-class driven shooting experience in South America. And, they are all wild!