Are shotgun shells included in a mixed bag hunting package?

No. Ammunition is virtually never included in the base rate because consumption varies drastically between hunters. You will be billed at the end of the trip for every box of steel duck shells and lead dove shells you fire.

Do I have to pay extra for the hunting dogs?

No. The highly trained pointing dogs (usually German Shorthairs or Brittanys) and their professional handlers are fully included in the base price of your mixed-bag package.

What currency should I use to pay for extras at the lodge?

U.S. Dollars are the preferred currency. Bring pristine, undamaged, new-issue $100 bills to pay for your shells, gun rentals, hunting licenses, and staff gratuities to avoid credit card surcharges.

Argentina Mixed Bag Packages & Cost

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Field Intelligence

AWSORG Editorial Desk

Published: June 8, 2026

A standard Argentina mixed-bag hunting package includes full-service lodging, gourmet meals, an open bar, ground transportation to the fields, and fully guided hunts for ducks, doves, and perdiz; however, it explicitly excludes the variable costs of shotgun shells, daily gun rentals, provincial hunting licenses, and staff gratuities.

Deconstructing the Base Rate

Mixed-bag itineraries are logistically complex and carry a higher base rate than dove-only trips—typically ranging from $850 to $1,200 per day. This full-service covers the large infrastructure required to hunt multiple species in a single 12-hour window. Your daily rate funds the fleets of mud boats for the morning duck marsh, the upkeep of experienced pointing dog kennels for the midday perdiz walk, and the scout networks that locate the afternoon dove roosts, alongside the chefs and house staff waiting at the estancia.

Item / Service	Included in Base Package?	Estimated Additional Cost
5-Star Lodging & Meals	Yes (Fully Included)	$0
Guides & Bird Dogs	Yes (Fully Included)	$0
Shotgun Ammunition	No (Billed separately)	$15 - $35 per box (Depending on Lead vs Steel)
Gun Rentals	No (Billed separately)	$70 - $120 per day
Hunting Licenses	No (Billed separately)	$70 - $100 per day
Staff Gratuities	No (Billed separately)	$100 - $150 per day (Cash)

Budgeting the Variable Costs

To avoid checkout shock, you must calculate the 'Cost-Per-Trigger-Pull' reality of the mixed bag. Because you will hunt waterfowl in the morning, you must purchase expensive, imported non-toxic steel shot (often $25+ per box). In the afternoon, you will switch to cheaper lead shells ($15 - $20 per box) for high-volume doves. Combining these two wildly different ammunition requirements means your daily shell bill will fluctuate significantly based on your accuracy and restraint in the dove field.

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Legal & Regulatory Note Hunting regulations in Argentina are established and enforced at the provincial level and may change by season, species, area, quota, weather conditions, land access, and administrative resolution. Any reference to hunting availability, seasons, bag limits, pest-control species, firearms, ammunition, transportation, or export of birds should be understood as general destination information only. Hunters must always confirm current provincial regulations, licenses, permits, firearm requirements, landowner authorization, outfitter compliance, and transport/export restrictions before booking or participating in any hunt.