John Wiles is a partner in an Argentina estancia that has hosted several outdoor TV shows. This time he writes a first-hand account of what really goes on behind the scenes as the cameras roll for Tom Knapp and Colorado Buck. Check it out at http://www.shotgunlife.com.

For those of you who have always wanted to hunt with “down to earth” celebrities, here is your chance. Dez Young, of the popular “Hunting with Hank” and “Dash in the Upland” television series, and his wonderful wife, Karenanne, are coming to El Cortijo Lodge in Argentina for three days of high-volume dove shooting, followed by two full days of marvelous pigeon hunting in the mountains of Cordoba.

You are invited to attend either or both of these quality shooting events:

Itinerary:

August 8th, 2009 – Arrive via overnight flight from US. Reception at airport, transfer to El Cortijo for shower and lunch. Head to the fields to shoot that afternoon.

August 9th – Morning and afternoon hunting at the roost or feeding areas within 10 minutes of El Cortijo. Lunch in the field or at the lodge.

August 10th – Morning and afternoon hunting near the lodge.

August 11th – Morning and afternoon hunting near the lodge.

August 12th – Morning hunt near the lodge. Transfer to the mountains of Cordoba in the afternoon, or transfer to Cordoba airport for the trip home.

For those who wish to pigeon hunt only.

August 12th – Afternoon – Arrive via overnight flight from US. Reception at airport, transfer to the lodge in the Cordoba mountains.

August 13th – Morning and afternoon pigeon hunting

August 14th – Morning and afternoon pigeon hunting

August 15th – Late morning transfer to Cordoba airport for your flight home to the US.

The cost for the complete itinerary is $3,445 per hunter; non-hunters $150 per day. Trip price includes all transportation, transfers, lodging, meals, beverages, licenses, and 1,500 12 or 20 gauge shells.

The dove shoot only costs $2,320, and includes all above and the 1500 shells.

The pigeon hunting only costs $1,960, including all above, but only 1000 shells (as volume of pigeons is less).

Not included:

- International airfare

- Airport taxes

- Additional shells: US $12

- Shotgun rental: US $50 per day

- Shotgun Importation: US $100 per gun

- Bird boy tips: US $30 per day.

- Guide, staff, and interpreter tips US $70 per day                                                                                                   

- Laundry service available at US $25 per stay

Please note, we expect this particular trip to fill up fast. Take advantage of this rare opportunity for one of the most enjoyable high-volume shoots of a lifetime.

We have been able to attract the best of the television outdoor shows, including The Shotgun Journal with Bruce Scott and Marty Fischer, who did two shows on ducks and pigeons with us, and Tom Knapp of Benelli’s American Bird Hunter, who did two great dove shows and is coming back this year to do two, or more, duck, pigeon, and perdiz shows.

We recently hosted the “Divas, Women Outdoors Worldwide” with President Judy Rhodes at El Cortijo lodge, and to say they all had a good time would be an understatement. Regular Shotgun Life readers would know of Judy from the articles about her that have appeared.

Griffin and Howe, the fine gun company, recently hosted 10 shooters at the first of what we hope will be a number of live field seminars with their chief shooting instructor, Allen Pana. Good shooting was had by all and the quality of instruction in a genuine high volume setting was unbeatable. For all of you who genuinely want to become incredible field shots, this is an event really worth considering.

With our excellent track record in attracting great shooters, we expect our

 “Hunting With Hank” shoot to fill up quickly. For more information, or to book your trip, please contact:

John Wiles, American Partner

SYC Sporting Adventures, LLC

Cordoba, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero

ARGENTINA

410-326-1230 (Maryland)

866-635-2838 (Toll Free)

Fax: 928-833-1248

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