A phone call from San Luis (2001)
Back in 2001, I received an encouraging phone call.
After dozens of calls to my fellow agricultural engineers asking about areas with plenty of doves, and after scouting thousands of miles across nine Argentine provinces, one of them called me from San Luis — desperate because doves and pigeons were eating and destroying his crops.
I drove there immediately, and what I saw left me speechless. A single farm in the area, with a few pivot irrigation circles, held more doves and pigeons than I had ever seen in my life.
Discovering a dove and pigeon hunting frontier
Thrilled by the potential of this region for dove and pigeon hunting, I began reaching out to booking agents and welcoming hunters. The path since then has been full of challenges — the pandemic included — along with hard work, learning, and constant evolution.
More than 200,000 acres under pivot irrigation
Today there are more than 200,000 acres here under pivot irrigation, producing tons of corn, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat. There are even more doves and pigeons than I saw that first time.
Building our own lodge in 2015
In 2015, after many years of work, we built our own lodge: a modern, comfortable 5,000-square-foot accommodation with magnificent views of the nearby mountains. Today, in 2026, South Pioneers “Dos Plumas” lodge is synonymous with tradition in dove and pigeon hunting in Argentina.
Tremendous dove shooting and consistent pigeon hunting
Our visitors speak of tremendous dove shooting, consistent pigeon hunting like in no other place, gourmet regional dishes, comfortable accommodation, and a field and house staff who look after every hunter with efficiency and warmth.
We thank God for letting us keep building this tradition in dove hunting, and we look forward to welcoming our old friends and new visitors this 2026 season.
Founder & Owner of South Pioneers Lodge
After scouting in 9 provinces in Argentina Ramiro found the most exceptional area arround the world for pigeon and dove hunting.
Along more than 20 years hosting hunters the lodge becomes synonym with unparalleled dove and pigeon hunt, top notch accommodation and a gourmet argentine food expereince.