NICARAGUA DUCK HUNTING
NICARAGUA DUCK HUNT
Nicaragua offers some of the world’s best duck hunting and is located within 3.5 hours of Miami and Houston. This prime location for duck hunting is one of the hunting world’s best kept secrets. Nicaragua, situated in Central America between Honduras and Costa Rica, is known for it’s cascading waterfalls, lush jungles, deep blue seas and refreshing lagoons. These are the perfect environments for Nicaragua’s native species of Black Bellied Whistlers and Pintails. Along with Blue-Winged Teal and White-Winged Doves (currently unavailable due to ammo shortage).
Over the past few years Nicaragua has taken over a niche that was once dominated by Mexico being closer to the US than Argentina. Nicaragua is the perfect alternative for high volume duck hunts closer to the US. Embark on an exciting Nicaragua duck hunt and you and your buddies will have a unique opportunity to hunt in a variety of habitats just forty minutes outside of Central Managua. Drives to the fields are primarily on smooth paved roads and you will travel in comfortable, air conditioned vans.
THE DUCK HUNTING IN NICARAGUA
The duck hunting is primarily in picturesque lagoons with a majestic backdrop of mountains and an active volcano. Ducks are mostly blue winged teal and Fulvous tree ducks, although you will see a mix of green winged teal, wigeon and pintails at times. The limits for ducks is 25 per shoot per hunter or until you run out of allotted shotgun shells. The duck hunting in Nicaragua is done mainly from dry blinds but is dictated by rainfall and at times you may need to get wet. Nicaragua duck hunting is done over decoys, well placed among the reeds and mangroves, with no more than two hunters to a blind. Transportation is provided by air boat or mud boats with 4 X 4 vehicles to transport you to the hunting locations. We offer all the equipment needed to get you to the right place at the right time for a wonderful hunting experience.
THE DOVE HUNTING IN NICARAGUA – (Currently Unavailable)
The Dove Shooting in Nicaragua is not as fast paced as Argentina but compares favorably to Mexico. Hunters can expect to average 5 to 10 boxes per shoot. The hotel is no more than 20 to 60 minutes from the hunting fields, so you do not have a long journey getting to your hunt. Wondering what happens to your quarry after the hunt? It’s a comforting sight to see families lined up at the fields to receive ducks and doves that were collected after the hunts. The bird boys are dedicated to bringing in the downed birds and it’s reassuring to know your game will be some family’s evening meal. Nicaragua is a great country and we have close relationships with the local population. Our staff is exceptional at getting results for our clients.
HIGHLIGHTS
- High Volume duck just hrs from the US
- Lagoon filled with cattails, lily pads, and mangroves for great coverage
- World-class and experienced staff
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 Flights to Managua depart from Miami on American Airlines, Houston on United Airlines
Day 2 Afternoon or early evening arrival at Managua International Airport. Drive aprox. 2.5 hrs to Chinandega. Check-into Hotel Farallones.
Day 3 – 5 Wake up early for breakfast at the Hotel and you will be picked up by your guide, full days of hunting (2 hunts per day)
Day 6 Departure day, wake up and have breakfast and your guide and driver will transport you to the airport for your departure back to your home city.
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DATES
November – January
After Jan. 20th Depending on Conditions
PRICES
6 hunts start at $4,450 for duck
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Services and equipment are included.
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LODGE’S INFORMATION
Luxury accommodation
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WHY GAGE OUTDOORS
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LOCATION
- Gun rental
- Ground transportation from and to airport and to the hunting fields
- 3 days of professionally guided hunted – 6 hunts total/2 per day w/4 box shell max
- 4 nights SINGLE ROOMS ACCOMMODATIONS at the hotel
- Meals
- Beer, soft drinks and water during hunts
- Hunting license
- Airfare to Managua, Nicaragua
- Airport arriving $10 taxes
- Shotgun shells
- Drinks/alcohol outside of hunt
- Gratuities
- Laundry
(suggested tips per pick boy is $150.00 for dove hunts and $225.00 for 3 days of duck only hunt)
$120.00 per person is suggested for staff tips.
LODGE INFORMATION
You will stay at the luxurious Hotel Farallones in Chinandega. The Hotel Farallones features single room accommodations, Cable TV, WiFi access and air conditioning. There is a large swimming pool and lounge area to relax with a cocktail after your exciting day of Nicaragua Dove and Duck hunting. Meals are served on site at the restaurant and lounge. Your host will usually host a BBQ one evening of local meats as well as ducks and doves from the day’s hunt.
Farallones Hotel is strategically located at Km 133 of the Chinandega-El Guasaule Highway. It contributes to the quality hotel offer with its 42 comfortable rooms, the Legend restaurant with international cuisine, the lounge bar, a spacious event room and the largest swimming pool in the city.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Duck hunting season in Nicaragua starts in November and runs through February, depending on water conditions. We will usually know how the water levels are looking by early December, which will dictate how far into February we offer hunts. Dove hunts are offered November – March and the hunting is always good.