Back from Argentina

[sheephunterab]

We just got back from Argentina yesterday and had an amazing trip. We hunted with Caza Pampa Outfitters for the first four days and then moved over to TGB Outfitters for the final 6 days of trip. My number one species was a free range blackbuck and Vanessa wanted an axis deer badly but after experiencing all of the hunting over there, we both agreed that hunting red stags in roar is downright addicting. Caza Pampa offers some of the best free range stag hunting in the country and it was far more challenging than I ever imagined. This definately won't be our last trip!

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[sheephunterab]

Here's a few more
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[Call of the Wild]

Looks like you two had great trip and Argentina scenery is beautiful.

[bassplayer]

Awesome pics TJ.

[sheep.elk.moose fanatic]

cool lots of game congrats, thanks for sharing

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Great pics!!

I really appreciate the fact that you and Vanessa make a point of hunting "free-range" critters and stay away from the "estate hunts"! Top shelf.

SSS

[markt308]

awesome stuff!

[GrandA]

awesome way to go!

[MB_Boy]

Very cool.....thanks for sharing!

[835]

Hey, Thanks for posting them here!
How did you make it off the porch? I would live on that thing,,,, Start with coffee and move on to rum! Just to make sure the sun stays in the sky

[sheephunterab]

Hey, Thanks for posting them here!
How did you make it off the porch? I would live on that thing,,,, Start with coffee and move on to rum! Just to make sure the sun stays in the sky

LOL....we always came back for an extended lunch and it was an awesome place to sit and plan the afternoon and of course it was a great place to enjoy a glass of Malbec in the evenings.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Absolutley awesome ! Great trophys and pics of your trip ! Thks for sharing ! :mrgreen: RJ

[BCHunterFSJ]

Looks like you guys had a great hunt!
I just came back 2 days ago myself. Will post my results shortly...

[Mugger]

What is brand and caliber of your firearm you are using.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Its a Remy for sure but what cal-cartridge i am unable to tell from the pic ! :) LOL RJ

[sheephunterab]

LOL...It's a pre 64 Winchester action that came off the first rifle I ever owned. I had it rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Rifles and chambered in 7RM. The blackbuck was my first kill with it.

[Islandbowhunter]

I understand Rocky Mountain makes some fine equipment. Nice way to christen the new rifle.

Looks like a great time!

[REMINGTON JIM]

LOL...It's a pre 64 Winchester action that came off the first rifle I ever owned. I had it rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Rifles and chambered in 7RM. The blackbuck was my first kill with it.

You kinda took the fun out of that for me ! LoL Very Kool getting your first kill with it on the big trip ! Nice rifle ! :) Cheers RJ

[srupp]

looks like another awesome hunt....couldnt ya at least had a bad day of weather or something..GREAT animals, spectacular scenery

well done

funky ram too

Steven

[kennyj]

Beautiful animals! Sounds like an awesome place.
kenny

[sheephunterab]

You kinda took the fun out of that for me ! LoL Very Kool getting your first kill with it on the big trip ! Nice rifle ! :) Cheers RJ


LOL...sorry about that. I hate to tell you but there's not a single Remington in the house.

[BiG Boar]

Pretty cool looking trip. Brings back memories of a year ago when I was there. How was the dove shooting?

[sheephunterab]

We were planning on shooting some birds but I got obsessed with hunting a big axis buck they call The Ghost and just simply ran out of time. Oh well, it's a great excuse to go back...lol

[Blair]

Great pictures! Some more of the stories behind them would be interesting.

[Good Old Outdoors]

Great pics! Looks like it was an amazing hunt!

[sheephunterab]

Great pictures! Some more of the stories behind them would be interesting.

We flew from Calgary to Toronto, Toronto to Buenos Aires, overnighted in Buenos Aires and then flew to Santa Rosa. Getting our rifle into the country was relatively simple with the permit costing around $80 U.S. We had to visit the police station in the airport before traveling to Santa Rosa and again upon our arrival there with each adding about an hour. It was relatively simple and painless but one does need to allow time for it.

Our first stop was at Caza Pampa. This working ranch is best known for their free ranging red stags and that was first on the list. Vanessa was hunting first and while we got on a ton of roaring stags the first day, we just couldn't close the deal. It was Vanessa's birthday so there was a big celebration that night for her that included a special Argentinean bbq of wild boar ribs and of course beef and great wine.It was awesome.

We got beat by the stags on the second day again but while walking back to camp, we came upon a big herd of water buffalo and Vanessa shot a big old bull with the 7RM and 139 grain GMX bullet. While I'm not sure I'd recommend the cartridge for buff, it did do and admirable job.

That afternoon we headed to the sandhills to search for free-range blackbuck and after walking for several hours we bumped a herd in the cover. We were able to locate them again, this time in the open and I was able to put a big buck down at 250 yards.

The next day, we were in search of red stag again and while unseasonably warm temperatures had shut the roar pretty well down, we did find one stag and after following him for several hours through the thick cover, Vanessa was able to thread a bullet through the branches and put him down.

That afternoon, we went looking for a big hybrid ram for Vanessa. The ranch has a huge population of sheep and they wanted to thin them out so Vanessa shot a big old ram.

The next day we spent the day in search of an axis buck and Vanessa was finally able to close the deal late in the afternoon. These deer are like ghosts in the heavy cover.

We moved over to TGB Outfitters the following day to hunt fallow deer, axis and wild boar. We heard loads of fallow bucks that afternoon as they were very heavy in the rut but were unable to find one I wanted.

The following morning, we heard a buck grunting in the thick cover and after playing cat and mouse with him for several hours, I was finally offered an 80 yard shot and I made it count.

We concentrated on axis deer for the next three days but only saw one really big buck and he offered no opportunity for a shot. We did get to see two bucks fighting one days and that was really cool. Axis deer are without question the most difficult of all the animals to hunt at TGB. Vanessa did luck in to a huge boar one morning and put him down quickly at 20 yards.

The lodge and facilities at TGB are incredible and of course the food and wine was the best.

We drove to Santa Rosa to catch our flight back to BA only to be informed it was cancelled until the following day. We decided to catch the bus that evening which turned out to be a great decision. The bus was incredible with full reclining seats and even meal service. We arrived early in the morning in BA and got checked in our hotel and then enjoyed the sights for a day before flying home.

Overall it was an incredible experience. I'd highly recommend Caza Pampa for their free-range red stag and blackbuck and it is the perfect destination for a family as there are opportunities to go horseback riding, hiking, etc for the none hunters.

TGB is more of a dedicated hunting lodge but they offer some of the best water buffalo and fallow deer in the country. Axis deer are not plentiful but some true monsters inhabit the area and the hogs are huge. There are also some great opportunities for stags behind high fence but with the thick cover and spooky nature of the beasts, this is anything but an easy hunt. It's definitely the real deal. This was our first visit to Argentina but won't be our last. Both facilities were very comfortable and of course the food, wine and people were awesome. We were taken care of from the moment we landed in BA to the time we left with people meeting us at the airport, helping us with firearms and making alternate travel arrangements when flights were cancelled. They really know how to cater to hunters.

[rem338win]

LOL...It's a pre 64 Winchester action that came off the first rifle I ever owned. I had it rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Rifles and chambered in 7RM. The blackbuck was my first kill with it.

Was that the .264? Great pictures, and animals. It had to be an exciting experience.

[sheephunterab]

Yes, it was originally a 264WM. While I own some very accurate rifles, I think this one hold the title as the most accurate. I can't wait to stretch its legs a bit this fall. I think it will be an awesome long-range shooter.

[MOUNTAIN MAN - TOYOTA/ATV]

Wow - different animals there in Argentina. Looks like you had a good time.