Ignite your hunting spirit in Córdoba’s Calamuchita Valley, where 37,000 acres of untamed ranchland fuel an elite big game quest alongside Córdoba’s renowned high-volume dove shooting. Stalk roaring red stags with 300-440 SCI antlers during the March-April rut, or pursue year-round trophies like water buffalo, blackbuck antelope, fallow deer, mouflon, and multi-horned sheep. Add a high-volume dove shoot—blasting thousands of shells at swarming flocks—for a thrilling cast-and-blast combo. Hunt on horseback through dramatic ravines or scout by 4×4, guided by experts who master this wild terrain.
This is true free-range hunting on a 37,000-acre working ranch, a low-fence battle against some of the world’s mightiest wild stags in their untamed realm. Seeking a big game adventure that fuses raw challenge with Argentina’s vibrant hospitality? Outdoors International crafts all-inclusive packages that blend fair-chase hunts with a luxurious estancia—gourmet asado, Mendoza Malbec, and gaucho hospitality.
Calamuchita Valley, cradled in the Sierras de Córdoba, is a hunter’s haven and tourist gem, famed for its “Tour of the Great Lakes” and alpine charm. Its craggy forests, volcanic ravines, and towering peaks—the region’s highest—create a dramatic 37,000-acre stage for stags, buffalo, and doves. Temperate year-round, with July snowfalls, the fall/winter season (March-August) ensures ideal hunting conditions. Explore Santa Rosa de Calamuchita’s quaint streets or Villa General Belgrano’s Bavarian village, host of Argentina’s vibrant Oktoberfest. A 1.5-hour flight or 435-mile drive from Buenos Aires, Córdoba pairs wild hunts with cultural riches—extend for Buenos Aires’ tango or world-class steaks.
You’ll be greeted in Cordoba International Airport and the outfitter will provide transportation in and out of the airport. Upon arrival you should look for a sign that will read your name or your party name.
Daily Schedule
Start at 6:00 AM with fresh coffee and an à la carte breakfast—pastries, bacon, eggs—in the lodge’s dining room. Plan with your guide: a red stag stalk, buffalo hunt, or dove shoot? Head out on horseback or 4×4, using binoculars to scan Calamuchita’s peaks and ravines.
Enjoy a field lunch or return for a three-course meal from noon to 2:00 PM. After a traditional siesta, resume your evening stalk or wingshooting session, chasing a morning sighting or new target that spikes your pulse.
By 7:00 PM, you’re back for cocktails, a gourmet dinner of wild game or Argentine beef, and tales over Malbec from the lodge’s wine cellar.
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Your base is a luxurious lodge at the ranch’s heart, offering four private suites with twin or king beds, private baths with Jacuzzi tubs, and daily maid service. Each room frames panoramic views of the Sierras de Córdoba’s peaks. Unwind in a firelit living room, serene reading nook, or lively game room. Two bars serve premium liquors and cocktails, while an exclusive wine cellar showcases Argentina’s finest Malbecs and whites. Savor à la carte breakfasts and three-course lunches and dinners, crafted by a chef using fresh local game, beef, and produce. From airport pickup to personalized service by guides, chefs, and staff, every detail ensures a safe, unforgettable Argentine escape.
In the heart of Calamuchita Valley, red stags reign supreme, some vying for Gold Medal status. Introduced from Europe a century ago, these free-range titans roam vast, rugged terrain, honed by evading pumas and navigating gaucho lands.
Hunting on horses makes for a great fair chase hunting adventure. The horses provide unbeatable access to this beautiful land and the view from the saddle is amazing. Horses not your style? You may also choose to hunt from a 4X4 truck.
From late March to early April, the red deer rut explodes—stags unleash bone-rattling roars, antlers clash, and the valleys hum with primal energy. If the roar fades or you’re hunting pre or post rut, the challenge deepens: you and your guide will slip through thorny caldén scrub, reading faint tracks in volcanic soil, trying to outsmart a stag that melts into ravines. Argentina red stag hunting can be demanding—long treks, shifting winds, and elusive quarry test your resolve. Yet that’s the free-range allure: when a giant falls after a hard-won stalk, the victory is yours alone.
Most hunters triumph, their tales as grand as their trophies. Free-range hunting offers no certainties (60-80% success), but every trophy earned through grit and skill is a testament to fair-chase glory. Packages are a rare value for such regal quarry.
Year-round behemoths, water buffalo weigh 2,000 pounds with 50+ inch sweeping horns, descended from Asian stock. Their thick hides and charging instincts make for an electrifying, up-close hunt. Stalk them in grassy valleys or near waterholes with a .375 H&H or .416 Rigby at 100 yards; bowhunters need heavy arrows and grit. Offering SCI Gold potential, they’re a dangerous game thrill akin to Africa’s cape buffalo, testing your nerve.
How to Get Your Trophy Back Home
Fortunately, in Argentina, there exist specialized companies dedicated to managing the intricate logistics and transportation of your prized large game trophies. These reputable companies possess the expertise to handle and meticulously prepare the trophies on-site, meticulously adhering to both international export regulations and the specific preferences of their esteemed clientele. Among their array of services, trophy handling companies often engage in processes such as salting and drying the hides, dipping, bleaching, and meticulously dissecting the skulls. Additionally, they may collaborate with skilled taxidermists, who meticulously assess the trophies’ quality to ensure their suitability for export.
Furthermore, these companies undertake the responsibility of completing and filing all essential paperwork and permits, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for the hunter. Once the trophies are prepared and the necessary export documents are duly issued, the shipping arrangements are organized. It is important to note that when exporting trophies from Argentina, most shipping companies necessitate the delivery of trophies to a customs broker at the destination country to facilitate the required clearance procedures. Some companies have established partnerships with a select list of trusted brokers, while experienced hunters have the option to provide their preferred broker’s information. Upon successful clearance at the destination country, the trophies can be conveniently shipped either directly to the hunter or their chosen taxidermist.
Anticipated shipping timelines typically indicate that your well-deserved trophy will depart Argentina within 12 months from the conclusion of your hunt. To facilitate a smooth process, it is advisable to allocate at least an additional day in the area or at your hunting lodge after the conclusion of your hunt, ensuring the necessary permits and trophies are meticulously prepared. It is worth noting that numerous trophy handling companies offer comprehensive packages tailored specifically for hunters from the United States. These all-inclusive packages often encompass not only the export and shipping procedures but may even extend to the mounting of trophies within the United States, delivering a truly turnkey solution for discerning hunters.
OI partners with Córdoba’s elite outfitters, like this family-run ranch in Calamuchita Valley, to deliver seamless fair-chase hunts. Our hunting consultants, seasoned outdoorsmen, tailor your trip to peak seasons—March-April for stag roars and doves, year-round for buffalo—ensuring epic success.
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