Neuquén Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Estancia Arroyo Verde

One of the Most Renowned Ranches in Argentina Offering World Class Hunting for Free Range, Wild Red Stag

About the Lodge

Red Stag Hunts

Estancia Arroyo Verde, certainly one of the most storied ranches in Argentina, is a family owned property and lodge located along 10 miles of the world renowned Traful River. Arroyo Verde was one of the first private estancias (ranch) in Argentina to open its doors to anglers from around the world nearly 30 years ago.

Now, through our close relationship with Arroyo Verde, we have gained exclusive rights to operate free range Red Stag hunts on this beautiful ranch The landscape is the perfect combination of the riparian environment found along the Traful River, open country, forested areas and mountains that offer a magnificent setting on a ranch that consistently produces some of the largest, wild free range Red Stag in the world.

The hunt is all spot and stalk style hunting for 100% free range wild Red Stag. Hunting consists of traveling to strategic lookout points, selecting an animal to pursue. Then hunters will begin a stalk attempting to within 80-90 yards range of the animal for a shot.

Shots can often be closer as the animals can be very vocal and active in their movement therefore allowing the hunter to move closer. This is a truly unique animal and hunting experience that you will never forget.

The Lodge

Arroyo Verde offers one of the finest lodges in Patagonia. Overlooking the valley, the traditional wood and stone built houses are set in beautifully landscaped gardens with mature trees, shrubs and colourful borders. There are several outside seating areas to enjoy a drink before lunch or to watch the sunset.

In the main house, the sun-lounge, bar, living-room and dining-room with their fireplaces were designed to create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere for guests. Each of the four individually decorated twin/double bedrooms has en-suite facilities and heating. In an adjacent house, two other bedrooms are available with en-suite bathrooms.

About The Hunt

A Typical Itinerary

6 Nights at Arroyo Verde
5 Days of Wild Red Stag Hunting
1 Guide per Hunter

Day 1

Depart US on non-stop flight to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires.

Day 2

Arrive in Buenos Aires at Ezeiza International Airport. Reception and assistance will be provided by our English-speaking guide. Guided transfer to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport to take an early afternoon flight to Bariloche in Northern Patagonia. Flight time is 2 hours. Upon arrival at the Bariloche Airport you will be picked up by our lodge team and then will be transferred 1 1/2 hours to Arroyo Verde. Upon arriving at the lodge, you will be shown to your accommodations and then have time to relax at the lodge or explore. Dinner, drinks and overnight accommodations at Arroyo Verde.

Days 3–6

Wake up around 6:45 am. After coffee and a light breakfast you will depart for the morning hunt. Around 10 am we will return for breakfast. A siesta after lunch is customary, but the time can be used for mid-day activities as well. Lunch is around 1:00 pm-1:30 pm. In the afternoon, as the roar begins again, we will head out for your hunt. We will all then return to the lodge at around 9:00 pm for dinner accompanied by fine Argentinian wines. Overnight accommodations at Arroyo Verde.

Day 7

After a casual breakfast, Depart Arroyo Verde for the Bariloche Airport. Depart Bariloche Airport on a mid-afternoon flight to Buenos Aires Domestic Airport. Arrival at Buenos Aires Domestic Airport, where you will be met by our English-speaking guide, who will provide reception and assistance followed by a guided transfer to Ezeiza International Airport. Assistance with check-in. Depart on late evening flight to the US.