Fueled by the stratospheric popularity of Argentina dove hunting, wingshooting in Uruguay is now fast becoming a player in the international wing shooting community. Anglers and hunters from many nations are discovering not only the great Uruguay hunting potential, but the fact that, unbeknownst to many, the fishing in Uruguay is also exceptional.

If you are planning a hunting trip to Uruguay, here are few things you will want to now in advance: 1.) You do not need a visa at this time. 2.) It is easy to bring your firearms to Uruguay, but the paperwork has to be filled out in advance, unlike Argentina, where once can change guns at the last minute and still be OK—do that on a Uruguay bird hunting trips and you will find yourself renting a shogun from the lodge. 3.) For those who like to spend a weekend in Buenos Aires before or after the hunt, it is not a problem, and Los Gauchos will be happy to arrange it for you—simply tell us what type of hotel you prefer, three, four, or five star, and we will have the rooms reserved for you in advance.

In addition to making hotel arrangements, Los Gauchos can set up city tours, wine tours, horseback riding, and a host of other activities for non-hunting guests who might wan to join you on your Uruguay wingshooting trip. Uruguay has our top recommendation for non-hunters, the country is incredibly safe and secure, and travel is simple and brief. Contact us and we will be happy to provide you with more information regarding which Uruguay hunting lodges are best suited for the activities that your party is most interested in.

There are many different verities of bird hunting trips in Uruguay. Which one are you most interested in? We recommend that you peruse our wingshooting and fishing catalog, and then contact us by phone or email with your interests. Cast and Blast trips, dove hunting fly fishing combinations, and stand alone Uruguay duck hunts are all part of our offering—but that is just the beginning. Possibly, you wish to visit both Argentina and Uruguay, and if that is the case we can easily arrange combinations there as well for venues such as Argentina Goose Hunting, and fishing trips for Monster Rainbows in Lago Alto.

Now let’s talk more about bird hunting in Uruguay, and the various options available to you, the customer. The history of hunting in Uruguay pretty much parallels that of its large neighbor across the river, Argentina. Those who have been privy to the knowledge that the dove hunting in Uruguay is comparable to dove hunting in Argentina have been booking trips with select Uruguayan outfitters for some time. Until recent years, many of these operations have been small scale, and some have been limited only to Perdiz hunting in Uruguay, or waterfowl hunting in Uruguay. Only recently have the guides and lodges really stepped up the intensity of polishing the programs—giving them a more professional feel, and a little less of the “I am inviting my friends over to my farm to hunt”—type of look and feel.

There are good and bad hunting outfitters in Uruguay, just as it is anywhere else in the world. Be sure to do your homework and check references. Find out where the outfitter is hunting, and ensure that the person you are speaking with has either been there, or at least does not hesitate when answering your questions. Duck hunting in Uruguay requires particular attention. You will want to make sure that your outfitter is experienced, well financed, and well equipped. Any reputable outfitter will have years of experience, and a client list a mile long—beware of phonies, because there are some in Uruguay pretending to offer something that they cannot deliver.

With enough said about that, enter Los Gauchos Outfitters. We host more waterfowl hunters in Uruguay than any other outfitter or lodge. In fact in 2008, we hosted more duck hunters than all of the other outfitters in the country combined. We highly recommend that you visit us at

in order to see our efforts first hand.

We are delighted that Beretta, Benelli, FATV, American Gun Dog, TRCP’s Life in the Open, Benelli Dream hunts, and other continue to trust us with the furtherance of their outdoor television shows, and overall corporate entertainment. We have been honored and acclaimed by the likes of: Peter Mathiesen of Field and Stream, Todd Smith—editor in chief—of Outdoor Life. Steven Smith, editor of The Retriever Journal, The Pointing Dog Journal, and the list goes on: Jim Daniel, Editor at Large Gray’s Sporting Journal has been hunting in Argentina with us, and particularly likes our Cordoba dove hunts, Clair Kofoed, Editor at Large, Shooting Sportsman Magazine, and Lee Thomas Kjos, contributing editor Shooting Sportsman magazine, and last but not least Stuart Williams, author of Wingshooting Argentina, and former international editor of The Bird Hunting Report.

If you would like more information on a Uruguay Bird Hunt, email us at: info@LosGauchos.com and/or 800-420-8707. Please note that we also offer many other exciting trips such as goose hunting in Argentina, Perdiz hunts, and quail hunting in Argentina.