Saturday, May 8, 2010

DUCK HUNTING SEASON OPEN in Uruguay and ARGENTINA!

OK --at Los Gauchos Outfitters it kind of feels like Black Friday for hunting season.  May the beginning of duck hunting in Uruguay and Argentina.

What?  May?  Yesiree - while the thermometer rises and you start thinking "when is fall" - the temperature is dropping to a cool 48 degrees for duck hunting mornings in Uruguay - it is winter time and did I mention, duck hunting season!

I have to take this time as Los Gauchos welcomes all of our repeat clients and new clients that are either returning to South America for a hunting trip with Los Gauchos or they are embarking on their first Uruguay hunting trip.

I have had the privilege of spending some duck hunting seasons in Argentina and Uruguay and while we do our best to supply all the information, answer all the questions, and point you in the right direction for guidelines about Uruguay, Argentina, and South America in general...sometimes guests have some funny requests or "suggestions" and as I'm sure it states in the Los Gauchos Terms and Conditions there is no statue of limitations with regards to some of the comments you make when duck hunting in Uruguay.

Here goes:


  •  A few clients from our beloved state of Texas came for a duck hunting trip and had a great one.  They could not believe the variety of ducks and "these aren't Texas ducks" - (Texas is a country, right?!).  Well, we get to their last morning duck hunt and these are duck hunters, not a group of girls getting emotional about their last shopping spree on Park Avenue.  One of the guests makes the comment:  "I have one complaint...I just can't believe this place."  Uh oh I think, did I get my Spanish wrong from the guides - I thought they reported "BUENO and MUCHO PATOS..".  No, he wants to make the comment "Argentina does not have Dr. Pepper.  What kind of third world country is this? 
Ahhh, well, no you are in Argentina among the finest wines, ample supply of coca-cola and Pepsi, as well as the famous mate (a tea like drink favored by residents of Uruguay and Argentina).  So, beware all you bird hunters wanting to take a trip to Uruguay or Argentina for some of the world's best duck hunting.  You will not be served a Dr. Pepper.

  • Travel incident that of course - no Los Gauchos website had mentioned?  What?  Have you called our office or googled the words Uruguay travel, hunting, duck hunting.  Have you never been away and had to pack a suitcase. OK to the point.  A group did have some flight delays which again, is not Los Gauchos fault OR the airlines - yes, I must digress here - when you have a delay there are several reasons, but it is NOT the fault of the crew.  In fact, the pilots and maintenance crew should get a bonus for every delay.  They keep that equipment in the safest form so that you get to your destination quickly and safely and comfortably.
Anyway, these guests were tired and not in the best of spirits when they landed.  We take them to a cafe to sit down, refresh, enjoy the city of Buenos Aires and nice cool weather and good coffee and fresh baked pastries before heading out to the lodge and the duck hunting blinds.  

The guest just could not get over the delay and finally spoke up (rather loudly - giving Argentineans good reason to LOVE American tourists....) I want a LARGE coffee and refill and where are the all you can eat pancakes I want.

Uh, I quickly check to make sure we picked up the right person.  Maybe he did get on the wrong plane and was headed to a meeting at the Waffle House in Abbeyville not Argentina for duck hunting.

So take note:  Argentina and Uruguay are almost 5000 miles away.  Below the equator and a different continent.  This is the reason WHY duck hunting is so grand in Uruguay and Argentina.  The international travel is a big part of the experience and adventure - so enjoy - every delay, every cup of coffee, every minute of duck hunting for species not found north of the equator. 

Los Gauchos welcomes you and I thank our clients for making it such a pleasure to meet you and help to make sure you have the best duck hunting trip ever.  Again, I do this because I love the clients, the country of Uruguay and Argentina , the culture and differences of Argentina and Uruguay, and the mishaps that sometimes happens...makes life great!  And gives some good content for Facebook and Twitter.

Happy Hunting and enjoy the 2010 Duck Hunting Season in Uruguay and Argentina
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