The Red Stag Lanín hunting program is focused on providing the best hunts in one of the most beautiful areas of South America. Despite the fact that the official red deer season in Neuquén province goes from March to May, due to our current game management plan we only hunt during the pre-rut and only 1 week during peak rut, leaving the heard unmolested the rest of the year. We harvest a very limited amount of trophy Stags per season.
After a hot breakfast, you and your guide (1×1) will depart by 4 wheel drive truck to the designated hunting area for the day. Horses may also be used, if needed to access the more remote and highest parts of the ranch.
Drives to the hunting area may be 10 to 30 minutes. Spotting and stalking is the most common way of hunting. Bowhunters- depending the time of the season, may also spend some time sitting over wallows and watering areas, waiting for stag to come in.
After a morning stalk, you will return to the lodge at midday. Each day you will return to the hills mid-afternoon for your evening hunt. We hunt until dark, but with enough light to get off the mountain safely. The hunting can be arranged to include hikes into high country looking for lonely big stags or sitting in a blind overlooking a wallow in the valleys or river bottoms. In addition to Stag hunting, pure wild european boar thrive as well in this area – a great addition to the Red Deer.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TROPHIES AFTER THE HUNT?
Red Stag Patagonia efficiently handles trophy preparation at our ranches per client preferences, such as european, shoulder, or full-body mounts. We process hides and skulls by salting, drying, cleaning, bleaching, and cutting on-site. At the end of the season, the trophies are sent to our taxidermist shop for inspection and final preparations to meet export standards. Simultaneously, our cargo company handles export paperwork and permit applications.
Once the trophies are ready and export documents are issued, our exporter manages shipping to the final destination. Importantly, we can only ship to a customs broker at the destination country for clearance. Clients can provide their broker’s information, or we can recommend brokers we’ve worked with. Once the trophies clear the destination country, they can be shipped to you or your chosen taxidermist.
Opting for taxidermy work in Argentina offers numerous advantages. Notably, while waiting for paperwork, the taxidermist can work on your trophy and have it ready for shipment once export permits are granted.
It’s worth mentioning that mounting complete trophies in Argentina might entail slightly higher shipping costs than just antlers and salted hides. However, the taxidermy work is typically more cost-effective and faster. Thus, it can be convenient to have the work done here, unless you specifically prefer your local taxidermist.
Shipping times vary, mainly due to the involvement of multiple government agencies in the export permit process, each with its own unpredictable timeframes. Although some agencies process permits faster, others tend to take their time. Typically, we can ship trophies within 12 months after the hunt. RSP diligently oversees the entire process and works with the best hunting trophy exporter in the country.
For those interested in mounting trophies in the United States, we collaborate with Jonas Bros. of New York, recognized as one of the world’s premier taxidermy studios. We offer discounted rates to our clients.
If you have any further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to ask.
