Argentina Pigeon Hunting

Big brother to the dove and an equally challenging game bird, the wild pigeons of southern South America have quickly climbed the list of highly sought after species. The pigeon hunting in Argentina offers a new and exciting opportunity to shoot a species with great toughness in a unique decoying fashion.

 

Like the dove populations, the wild Pigeon species are most often found around agriculture based provinces. The north-central and northeastern provinces of Argentina and its neighboring western Uruguay are noted for their strong pigeon populations and high-volume decoy shooting. Although the species is found in Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay, the wild pigeons are widely dispersed throughout the continent and can be found as far north as Peru.

 

With over six different Pigeons known to Argentina, it is the Spot-wing and Picazuro Pigeon that provide the majority of decoying action in Argentina and Uruguay. Both the Spot-wing and Picazuro are characterized by their size, unpredictable flying patterns, and unique decoying style. Among the Pigeons greatest strengths are its   quickness and control as well as its challenging speed upon approaching decoy spreads. Both species are similar in their flying patterns, and are equally recognized as sporty flight birds. The hunts are typically made in dry grain fields over full body and motion decoys, and the wild pigeons provide non-stop decoying action throughout the morning. As the decoy pigeon hunting continues to gains recognition, the Spot-wing and Picazuro wild pigeons will have more opportunities to humble sportsmen and women from around the world.