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Hunting Red Stags of Argentina on Horseback
Submitted by: Backcountry Press Outdoor News
Posted on: 04/17/19
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
Article # -A19-2123
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From March thru May, with mid March to Mid April being the peak of the roaring season, you can hunt big-game in Argentina on horesback though the mountains, exploring canyons, finding and stalking stags (our own elk’s regal cousin). Its one of the coolest big-game hunts you'll ever do.
Regular price: is around $5,450, but you can find deals through outfitters like lodge Rincón de Luna which is a unique lodge overlooking a river full of wild trout and mountains home to red deer. Hosts are also good company (boisterous, welcoming, fun) according to Anthony Licata of OutdoorLifeMagazine.
You can also visit BOOK YOUR HUNT at https://www.bookyourhunt.com/red-deer-hunting-in-argentina.
Argentina is well known for both its robust domestic hunting culture and its status as one of the most popular destinations for international hunters. It certainly helps that its location in the southern hemisphere makes it an off-season option for hunters who can’t wait for fall. But it’s the wildlife and habitat that make the country so special. Most visiting hunters are wingshooters and waterfowlers, drawn by clouds of doves and ducks, many species of which a North American hunter won’t ever have seen. And, of course, Argentina’s trout rivers are some of the best in the world.
The red deer have adapted easily to the grassy Pampas and mountains, and now range from Patagonia up through Córdoba province. Together, Argentina and neighboring Chile have the largest wild herds of red deer in the world.
According to Anthony Licata Hunting stags here is a lot like chasing them in Scotland or other countries where they are found . It’s standard stuff for anyone who hunts our own Western deer. Spot and stalk is the name of the game, which means covering a lot of country, climbing high to get a good vantage point, and spending a lot of time glassing.
Hunting on Horeseback
Argentinians have a deep and rich horse culture. They’re excellent riders. The classic gaucho horse is the Criollo. Descended from the hardy horses brought by the early Spaniards, they thrive in this harsh terrain. Known for their toughness and stamina, they make the perfect partner for the gaucho. The classic Argentinian horse is small and sure-footed, bred over centuries for this kind of riding.
The traditional saddle is a thing of beautiful simplicity. It has a multi-layered design that includes a saddle blanket (pelera), a saddle pad (mandil), and a minimalist leather saddle topped with a pellon—a thick sheepskin blanket. By the end of the week your grateful for the fleecy pellon.
The stirrups are big, open rings and are comfortable to use.
Rocky grassland is just one small part of the vast Pampas ecosystem, a mostly temperate lowland prairie that covers 300,000 square miles across several countries. The habitat is largely treeless but has many species of grasses, like the classic pampas grass, as well as some shrubs and other low vegetation. It has a unique character, sometimes quite unusual to someone from North America, but I can think of a few places in Montana and Arizona that it reminds me of said Anthony Licat.
The terrain appears wide open at first, but look closer and the many places for game to hide are immediately apparent to any hunter. There are deep canyons and coulees, small draws, and many ridges. Brush that looks short from afar turns out to be high enough to hide even a tall-crowned stag. There were countless folds and creases in the land to conceal plenty of critters.
The perfect way to explore this vast landscape—with its grassy slopes and sweeping spaces—was atop a strong, smart, and very well-trained horse. Visit outfitters like lodge Rincón de Luna for this awesome experience.
Hunting internationally is a special opportunity—and not only because of the wildlife. The people you meet and the cultures you learn about are just as important to the experience. If you’re not making friends, eating new food, getting a sense of the place, and asking a ton of questions, you’re doing it wrong.
Article resources - Web, and OutdoorLifeMagazine - Images from OutdoorLIfeMagazine
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Anthony Licata’s Hunt & Tropy Red Stag
They are not quite as large as elk, but red deer are still big, tough critters. I hunted with a Winchester XPRin .300 WSM. The XPR is accurate, has a great trigger, and is very affordable.
The version I used was the Vias, which has Kuiu camo and a Perma-Cote finish. The .300 WSM is the kind of flat-shooting, hard-hitting round this open country calls for, and I used Winchester Expedition Big Game ammo.
I topped my rifle with a Leupold VX-6HD scope, an excellent choice that can stand up to getting banged around on top of a horse. I also carried a small set of shooting sticks. Shots can be long, and a steady rest is always better.
Read more on this hunt by By Anthony Licata at https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting-red-stags-argentina-on-horseback?dom=rss-default&src=syn
