UPLAND BIRD HUNTING · ENTRE RÍOS

Perdiz hunting
over pointing dogs.

The Spotted Tinamou — Argentina’s most prized upland bird — hunted on foot across exclusive private estancias in Entre Ríos. A slow, deliberate pursuit that is the opposite of everything a dove shoot is, and equally unforgettable.

May 15 – Aug 15 PEAK PERDIZ SEASON
0 DOMESTIC FLIGHTS NEEDED
3 HUNTABLE SPECIES IN ONE DAY
2.5h FROM BUENOS AIRES BY ROAD
THE SPECIES

Argentina’s upland prize.

In the wingshooting world, doves get the headlines. Hunters who have done both consistently say a perdiz is the bird that stays with you.

The Spotted Tinamou (Nothura maculosa) is a ground-dwelling upland bird native to the Pampas grasslands and agricultural plains of Argentina. Called perdiz by Argentines, it behaves more like a European partridge than any North American upland bird: it runs before it flushes, holds surprisingly well for pointing dogs when pressured, and when it does go up it explodes from the grass at low altitude and angles hard away from the guns. A single, well-placed flush over a locked-up pointing dog is worth a morning of any other shooting in Argentina.

The bird is also exceptional on the table — dark, rich meat with a depth of flavour that surprises first-time hunters. Your birds come home from the field cleaned, and the lodge cook prepares them for dinner that evening.

Perdiz
Nothura maculosa — Spotted Tinamou

A medium-sized, cryptically patterned bird found across the Entre Ríos pampas. Weighs roughly 200–250g. Prized equally for the quality of the hunt and the quality of the table.

May–AugOPEN SEASON (ENTRE RÍOS)
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Perdiz hunting fields in Entre Ríos, Argentina
Pointing dogs working perdiz fields in Argentina
THE EXPERIENCE

On foot, behind the dogs.

Perdiz hunting is paced entirely differently from the volume shooting of doves. There is no shooting bench, no bird boy loading shells as fast as you can pull the trigger. There is a pointing dog quartering a wide grass field ahead of you, and a guide walking alongside reading the wind.

When the dog locks, the hunters walk in. The flush is fast, low, and angled — exactly the kind of shot that tests a wingshooter’s instincts rather than their stamina. It is hunting in the original sense of the word.

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    Trained pointing dogs Our dogs are trained specifically for Entre Ríos terrain and perdiz behaviour. Each hunting party has a dedicated handler.
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    Walk-up hunting on private estancias Exclusive access to private land in Entre Ríos, with no other hunting parties on the same ground.
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    Experienced bilingual guides Your guide knows the land, the birds, and how to position the party for the best shots. English-speaking throughout.
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    3 to 5 miles per morning session Active walking in open country. Good boots and reasonable fitness are the only equipment requirements beyond a shotgun.
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    Birds cleaned and prepared for dinner The field team handles everything post-hunt. Your perdiz appears on the table that evening prepared by the lodge cook.
WHEN TO COME

The season, and how to combine it.

May through August is the premier window for perdiz in Entre Ríos — cool weather, birds in peak condition, and the full calendar of Argentine hunting species all open at once. A guest who arrives in June can do dove in the afternoon, perdiz in the morning, and teal or rosy-bill over decoys — all from the same lodge, with no domestic flight and no lost travel day.

Dove + Perdiz
The most popular combination. Perdiz in the morning over pointing dogs, volume dove in the afternoon. Two completely different shooting experiences in the same day. Available May 15 through August 15.
Duck + Perdiz
Entre Ríos sits on the Paraná and Uruguay river systems, one of South America’s great waterfowl corridors. Duck over decoys in the morning, perdiz over dogs in the afternoon — or reverse the order and let the dogs work cooler air.
Full Mixed Bag
Dove + perdiz + duck + Golden Dorado fishing — all within the NP Outdoors territory. The most complete programme in Entre Ríos, and something that exists nowhere else in Argentina under a single outfitter.
Year-Round Dove
Outside perdiz season, the dove fields remain open year-round. Groups who come in November through April focus on high-volume wingshooting and can add a Golden Dorado day on the Paraná.
Argentina upland bird hunting landscape
Entre Ríos hunting fields
NP Outdoors wingshooting lodge
WHERE YOU STAY

Two lodges, one territory.

Perdiz hunts run from both NP Outdoors properties. Each lodge is exclusive-use — one group at a time — so the fields, the dogs, the guides and the kitchen are entirely yours for the duration of the programme.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything about perdiz hunting.

What is perdiz and why is it considered Argentina’s most prized upland bird?
Perdiz is the Argentine name for the Spotted Tinamou (Nothura maculosa), a ground-dwelling upland bird native to the Pampas. Unlike the volume shooting of doves, perdiz hunting is a deliberate pursuit: you walk open estancias with pointing dogs, watch a dog lock up, and then the bird explodes from the grass fast and low in front of you. Hunters who have done both say a single flush over a pointing dog is worth a morning of dove shooting. The bird is also outstanding table fare — rich, dark meat unlike anything in North American wingshooting.
When is perdiz season in Entre Ríos?
The official perdiz season in Entre Ríos runs from May 15 to August 15. These are the coolest months of the Argentine winter — ideal conditions for dogs to work and for birds to hold in the grass rather than run. This window also overlaps perfectly with peak duck season, making May through August the premier mixed-bag period: perdiz over dogs in the morning, decoyed teal and rosy-bill in the afternoon of the same day.
How is perdiz hunted at NP Outdoors?
We hunt perdiz on foot over trained pointing dogs on exclusive private estancias in Entre Ríos. The dogs quarter ahead through native grasslands and crop borders, pointing birds they wind from a distance. When the dog locks, the hunters walk in on foot to flush. A typical morning session covers 3 to 5 miles of open country. Each party has a guide and a dedicated dog handler. It is physically active hunting — closer to a British partridge walk than to anything at a dove stand.
Can I combine perdiz with dove or duck in the same trip?
Yes — and most guests who come in season do exactly that. A typical day runs perdiz in the morning (cooler air, dogs work better) and dove or duck in the afternoon. All three species exist within the same NP Outdoors territory in Entre Ríos, so there is no extra travel day or domestic flight required to combine them. A five-day programme with dove, perdiz and duck is one of the most complete wingshooting experiences available anywhere in Argentina.
Is there a daily bag limit for perdiz?
Yes. Provincial regulations in Entre Ríos set a daily bag limit for perdiz, and NP Outdoors operates fully within those limits. We handle all hunting licence and permit arrangements as part of the programme. In practice, the limit is not a constraint most guests bump against — a morning of walk-up hunting over pointing dogs is far more about the quality of each flush than accumulating numbers.
Do I need to take a domestic flight to reach the perdiz fields?
No. NP Outdoors operates exclusively in Entre Ríos Province, approximately 2.5 hours from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) by private vehicle. There is no domestic connection and no lost travel day. You land in Buenos Aires, are met inside the terminal by the NP transfer team, and are at the lodge in time for dinner and a pre-hunt briefing the same evening.
What shotgun and load should I bring for perdiz?
A 12 or 20 gauge over-under or side-by-side is the classic choice. Perdiz flush close and fast, so most experienced hunters prefer open or improved-cylinder chokes and #7.5 or #8 shot. Ammunition is included in the standard programme and specified on your written proposal. You are welcome to bring your own shotgun — we coordinate Argentine firearm import paperwork — or use a lodge gun.
What happens to the perdiz after the hunt?
Birds are cleaned by the field team and either prepared by the lodge cook for dinner that evening or vacuum-packed and frozen for guests who wish to take them home. Perdiz is outstanding on the table — dark, flavourful meat closer to woodcock than to quail. Many guests tell us the meal at the end of the day is as memorable as the hunt itself.
BOOK YOUR PERDIZ HUNT

Ready to hunt perdiz
over pointing dogs?

Tell us your dates, group size and which species you want to combine. We send a written proposal within 24 hours — no rate card, no games, just a number that holds.

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