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“I want to thank you and your staff for the most unbelievable hunting experience I could have ever imagined. From the moment we arrived in Cordoba until we were taken back to the airport, everything was first class. No detail is overlooked…the food and service were incredible! You have a great operation and manage it with skills that I have not seen in any other lodges I have been to.
In my opinion, the hunting is the best wing shooting in the world. Five stars do not do your operation justice! Please say hello to Jessica and I hope to see you again very soon.”
-Bucky Payne, Florida,
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“I wanted to send you a note of appreciation for the absolutely wonderful trip we had to Los Chanares. I can't say enough good things about the accommodations. The food was first class, the room was very comfortable, the common rooms were charming and of course the shooting was over the top!
I simply can't imagine finding a place with more to offer. Two points really stood out for me as far as the hunting was concerned -- first, there were no long drives which most other places require and second, the roost shooting was unbelievable!
The shooting spread sheets and the picture CD were a great bonus.
Again, many thanks for the trip of a lifetime! You run an amazing operation.”
-Godfrey Kauffmann,
Virginia, USA |
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“I wanted to thank you again for the fantastic hospitality. Carol truly appreciated your attention to make her comfortable. She is still talking about the city tour. Thank you so much! Please tell everyone at Los Chanares that we are looking forward to seeing you again.”
-Bob Reitz, Pennsylvania,
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“The lodge was the best I have been to. Alex, Jessica and the rest of the staff were outstanding! Of special note was the cuisine -- Daniel was superb in the kitchen.
The dove hunting was spectacular. The fact that the shooting was never more than 10 minutes away from the lodge was so convenient. As a group, shooting more than 15,000 doves was fantastic! Never shooting in the same place more than once was refreshing. Shooting in hilly terrain instead of plain field shooting was a great change.
Alex and David have the right setup, and so far they are getting it right. I wish you well and hopefully we will not only be the first Jamaican group to visit, but we will be back with friends.”
-Greg Chong,
Jamaica |
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“We can’t stop talking about what a great time we had at Estancia Los Chanares -- so much so that our co-workers hide from us when we walk down the hall! I can’t tell if it’s because they don’t believe the number of birds we shot or if they are just tired of hearing about our trip. In any event, it was such a great trip and I appreciate very much all you did to make it a success. Once again, thank you for a great hunt. I hope I have the opportunity to hunt with you again.”
-Joe E. (Rusty) Cook,
Alabama, USA |
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“I had a wonderful time at Los Chanares. The shooting was first class and both Alex and Jessica were perfect hosts. Alex put me in positions to shoot high birds, which is exactly what I requested -- not that I hit many!
The food was first class. The accommodations were very clean and comfortable, and the staff was courteous and helpful. All-in-all, it was a fantastic experience, and I hope to do it again soon with some friends from the UK.
Most importantly, I would like to thank you for arranging the weekend at very short notice! It was very kind of you and I did have a really great time.”
-Nick Nash,
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“I would like to compliment you on the first class operation that Los Chanares is. I had never been to South America, nor had I ever hunted anything before! Argentina and the people are beautiful and my dove hunting experience at the estancia was as good as it gets.
Alex, Jessica & Martin (along with the entire staff) made my stay too wonderful to truly describe in words-so I'll just say it was PERFECT!”
-James McNulty,
Pennsylvania, USA |
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“We just wanted to write a note to say that we arrived home safely on Tuesday. We want to sincerely thank you for a most enjoyable vacation.
The estancia, the staff, the food and the general atmosphere were all marvelous!
As far as the shooting was concerned I have been shooting now for over 40 years and have never experienced anything better…and I have been to many places to shoot birds.
Thank you so much, all of you…and particularly you, David.”
-John Hindmarch,
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“A great time was had by all! Your improvements are excellent. You have added many fine touches like the perfectly manicured shooting spots and well fed doves, better hors d'oeuvres, the welcoming towel, better and more food, clean towels, the massage staff, the improved layout of the sitting room and bar, wider selection of fine wines, WiFi access, the use of your guns, better entertainment and the unforgettable Tango.
We all really appreciate the attention that you, Alex, Jessica and the entire staff gave to us…outstanding!
The arrangements John made were perfect. Without Ana Marie, it would have been a nightmare at the airport! She was also an excellent tour guide. You all are to be complimented.
I'd say in my 12+ trips to Argentina, this was by far the best. You all have really made Los Chanares THE place to shoot doves in Argentina. We look forward to returning and I will be in touch to set dates for the future.”
-Richard Lipsey,
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How I wish that I were back at Los Chanares eating a wonderful dinner and talking about tomorrow morning’s shooting plans!
All six of us had the most wonderful time at your lodge in Cordoba. Argentina has long been my favorite country to visit, and I have wanted to take my son there to shoot birds and to experience all Argentina has to offer. You and Jessica made everything absolutely perfect for what I hope will be the first of many trips for David and Fredericka -- as well as many returns for me!
-Ellen Randall,
Texas, USA |
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“I wanted to thank everyone at Los Chanares for a wonderful shooting experience. In the future, I plan to organize a group of my friends from Georgia to hunt there. With luck, we can all schedule time off to travel together at the same time.
Again, I would like to thank you for an incredible time. I could not have dreamed of a better shooting experience -- being offered shot after shot of endless doves and finishing the days with sore muscles, blistered hands and gun powder stinging my nostrils! Thanks Alex.”
-Bill Callis,
Georgia, USA |
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“Once again, I just wanted to let you know that we all had a wonderful time at Los Chanares--there is simply nothing better. Everyone back home can't believe it was better than last time (2004) but there is no doubt that it was 10 times better! I need to send you a copy of the video I shot while I was there--it is pretty funny.
I know that next time we are going to have a huge line of people wanting to come back with us! There is no doubt we will round up 16 people and have another BIG PARTY--with a little dove hunting on the side!”
-Kevin Craig, South Carolina,
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Thank you Alex! We arrived home to 10 inches of snow on New Year's Eve. The boys were upset that they missed the fireworks at Los Chanares. I guess next time we will stay for New Years!
We all had an absolutely awesome time. As I told you while we were there, it exceeded expectations…the staff, the accommodations, the food and of course the hunting. Please send my regards to Jessica as well!
The photo CD was great. Your pictures were much better than the ones I took… a very nice touch.
We'll stay in touch as I am sure we will be back again soon. The boys say ‘hi’ to those horses you call dogs.”
-Bruce Borrman,
Minnesota, USA |
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“Ronald Pulliam, Bo and I had a wonderful time at Estancia Los Chanares. It certainly exceeded our expectations. I can’t imagine a better hunting experience!
There are three things that make your Ranch so special. First, the accommodations were excellent -- rooms were nice and very relaxing. It’s a great place to kick back and eat wonderful meals while visiting with guests and staff after a long day of hunting.
Second, the entire staff was friendly and made a special effort to make us feel welcome. I especially appreciated the attention paid to Bo and Mr. Pulliam. It was such a nice personal touch for you to stay and watch after us.
Finally, the sheer number of doves and layout of the various fields were incredible! There was never a dull moment and we all enjoyed the opportunity to try the difficult shooting patterns. Each half day’s hunt was an entirely new experience. Our favorite was the shoot where we were positioned on the side of the mountain. What a beautiful scenic experience!
Thanks again for the wonderful bird hunting trip. Please share our appreciation with your entire staff. You are very fortunate to have them. I have assured John LaRussa that he needs to send more clients your way and I am doing my part to spread the word. I look forward to my next trip to Estancia Los
Chanares.”
-Bill Welden,
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“All the dove shooting places you mention are good, but there is a definite pecking order among them. The Trek options are eliminated because they are hammered so hard by so many shooters that the doves tend to fly very high. Salta is very hard to get to and it can be very hot there, depending on when you go. La Guarida is a nice place, but you face long drives on bad roads to the shooting fields. I think of Los Ombues as a mixed-bag place -- good for all three species it offers but not in the same league for any given species as other places which offer only that species.
That brings us to Los Chanares. I would say without hesitation that it is the best dove-shooting resort in the world. You may have read about it in books, but here is recent news about Los Chanares that makes it even better. It has recently changed ownership! The new owner is a young, enthusiastic American by the name of David Perez. I met with him several times during a recent trip to Argentina, and was quite favorably impressed. He has hired a top manager, he bought a large number of new Benelli 20 gauge semi-autos and he hired a brand new kitchen staff so the quality of food and service are definitely superior to what it was. Perhaps most importantly, he has lowered the daily cost.
One great feature of Los Chanares is that you can pick and choose the kinds of shots you want. Every shooting stand is graded according to the difficulty of birds. Beginning shooters are placed on hilltops where the birds fly low, whereas expert shooters are placed down in swales and valleys where they pass much higher. Each shooter announces the degree of difficulty of shots he wants and is placed accordingly.
I would have to say that Los Chanares is unquestionably the finest dove-shooting resort in the world. You can easily fire 4 cases (2000 rounds) of shells there.
Los Chanares is very much in demand during certain times of the year, so it is strongly recommended to make your reservations early. The periods most in demand are January through March and July through November.”
-Stuart Williams, Washington,
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“We had a great time at your estancia!
The hunting was spectacular -- especially the afternoon when the 30 mph morning winds subsided to gentle breezes. The food was excellent! We especially enjoyed the dove burrito dinner and the fantastic grilled steak at lunch after our morning shoot. As great as lunch was, I was a little bit late because it’s hard to remove the hunt from the dog! Rafael, our bird boy, was a great help and seemed to enjoy the shot as much as I did.”
-Bill Noryko, California,
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“The trip was AWESOME! All day long, emails have been flying back and forth about how great everything was. I have not heard a complaint yet about anything.! BsAs was definitely the icing on the cake.
Stay in touch and let me know if you or Alex ever want to travel to Louisiana. Mi casa es su casa...”
-Nicholas J. Zeringue, Louisiana,
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“We had a great time last week at Los Chanares. The amenities, service and food were absolutely second to none. Your staff is top-notch and I appreciate the effort that went in to making our hunt what was described to me by one client as ‘the very best vacation ever had, hunting or otherwise.’
The photo CD was also an excellent touch. I appreciate those pictures very much.
We will see you again soon.”
-Ramsey Russell, Arkansas,
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