Shotgun Life Publisher, Irwin Greenstein and friend Rick Cundiff head out to the Cordoba region of Argentina for high-volume dove hunting. In Part I of the series “Dove Hunting in Argentina Beretta Style,” they embark for two destinations that are affiliates of the Beretta Trident Program: the Sierra Brava Lodge followed by a hunt at Estancia Los Chañares. Irwin tries to buck conventional wisdom about using a sub-gauge in Argentina to reduce recoil fatigue. Instead, he packs two Beretta 12 gauges equipped with the company’s Kick-Off recoil-reduction system to see if they really work on extreme bird shooting. Check it out on Shotgun Life at http://www.shotgunlife.com
Be the first to check out the new beta version of Wingshooting Theater on Shotgun Life – the first online magazine dedicated to the best in wing and clays shooting. Wingshooting Theater is designed to show exciting videos of the most desirable destinations in the world.
Right now we’re starting out with 4 videos – 3 in Argentina plus Beretta Trident Program lodge, Highland Hills Ranch in Oregon, which is famous for their British driven pheasant hunts. In the coming weeks we’ll be launching a companion Facebook page for Wingshooting Theater where you can share your upland and waterfowl experiences with other enthusiasts. We have more videos on the way. In the mean time, we have great dove shooting videos from Sierra Brava Lodge and Estancia Los Chañares in Cordoba, Argentina, both Beretta Trident Program affiliates, and a duck-hunting video from SYC Sporting Adventures in Cordoba that features Tom Knapp, Colorado Buck, Bruce Scott and Marty Fischer.
Get the jump on Wingshooting Theater. Here’s the link:
DEC 01
2011
Posted by Irwin Greenstein
Shotgun Life now hosts a single site for all of the Beretta Trident Program experiences. In one place you can find information on the affiliate destinations that provide the best in wing shooting, clays shooting and big-game hunting around the world.
The Beretta Trident Program is the first and only system to rate shooting sports venues. Not an endorsement for purchase, “Tridents” are awarded for excellence – like Michelin® stars are for restaurants.
While emphasizing the outstanding hunting or shooting experience, the evaluation system recognizes and rates everything from the food on the table to the kennels for the dogs. A Beretta Trident venue represents the best of the best, with only 5% of destinations worldwide considered good enough to merit even one Trident.
Check it out now on Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/7b6kzjf
When it comes to wingshooting in Argentina, John Wiles is the original Mr. Inside. Sign up today for John’s free International Wingshooting Newsletter and you’ll automatically enter a drawing for a high-volume dove hunt at SYC Sporting’s El Cortijo Lodge (you just to pay to get there) that includes 1,500 shells, food and lodging. To get going, email John at info@bestwingshooting.com.
AUG 01
2011
Posted by Irwin Greenstein
Pikesville, Maryland – August 1, 2011 – SYC Sporting, a leading destination for
high-volume wingshooting in Argentina, launched a video advertising campaign on
Shotgun Life that features shotgunning superstars, Tom Knapp and Colorado Buck.
SYC’s new campaign continues its momentum as a leading
wingshooting destination in Argentina by attracting greats such as Gil &
Vicki Ash, Anthony Matarese, Jr., Dez Young, Bruce Scott, Marty Fischer,
Elizabeth Lanier, Judy Rhodes, Bill Kempfer and other leaders in the shotgun
sports. SYC Sporting is located on the Internet at http://www.sycsporting.com/.
The SYC video advertising campaign leverages Shotgun Life’s
position as a technology leader in online publishing in the luxury shotgunning
segment. Shotgun Life is the first online magazine dedicated to the best in
wing and clays shooting. Between the online magazine and the Shotgun Life
e-letters that are read by some 600 affluent shooters daily, Shotgun Life reaches
approximately 1,000 people every day – perhaps the most widely read publication
of its kind. You can see Shotgun Life at http://www.shotgunlife.com/.
“SYC has been engaged in a high-touch marketing campaign by making
appearances at the top shotgun shows,” said Irwin Greenstein, Publisher of
Shotgun Life. “Their streaming video campaign is a case study that a successful
company in this industry must rely on multiple advertising platforms to expand
and maintain their success.”
“Many hunters have yet to realize that Argentina is not only
affordable in today’s economy, it is actually a true ‘value’ – world-class shooting,
lodging, food and wines,” said John Wiles, American Partner at SYC Sporting. “For
the shotgun shooter, it just doesn’t get any better than this.”
Video advertising is growing faster than all other online ad
formats, according to, eMarketer. The market research firm estimates online
video advertising revenues will grow in 2011 to 52.1% to $2.16 billion, up from
$1.42 billion last year, when the video ad market grew 39.6%.
About
SGL Media publishes Shotgun Life (http://www.shotgunlife.com/) the first
online magazine dedicated to the best in wing and clays shooting, which drew
440,000 visits in 2010.
Contact:
Irwin Greenstein
Publisher
Shotgun Life
410-484-2038
JUL 29
2011
Posted by Irwin Greenstein
Few shooters know Argentina better than John Wiles. In his
article “Argentina Wing Shooting 101 OR a Practical Guide to Volume Wing
Shooting” he shares everything about getting the best possible wingshooting
experience in the fabled land of high-volume dove shooting. On Shotgun Life at http://tinyurl.com/69wbr5z
Briley is sponsoring the Shotgun Journal Classic TV show – originally hosted by Bruce
Scott and Marty Fischer – on Shotgun Life at www.shotgunlife.com. First programs
include Hungarian Partridge, Ducks in Mexico, Crow Hunting and Ptarmigan in
Canada. Visit www.shotgunlife.com and watch them free.
Meet Jerry Sinkovec, veteran writer and avid traveler. We’re introducing his new column this month called Jerry Sinkovec’s Favorite Destinations, and he kicks it off with a visit to the incredible Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. For starters, you can go wingshooting year-round in the Dominican Republic, but add the spectacular clays shooting facility, beaches, tennis, golf and three-star restaurants and you’ve found a bit of heaven. We’re very pleased to have Jerry writing for Shotgun Life. See Jerry Sinkovec’s Favorite Destinations at http://www.shotgunlife.com.
John Wiles is a partner in an Argentina estancia that has hosted several outdoor TV shows. This time he writes a first-hand account of what really goes on behind the scenes as the cameras roll for Tom Knapp and Colorado Buck. Check it out at http://www.shotgunlife.com.
MAR 17
2009
Posted by Irwin Greenstein
Your Shotgun Life Outfitter Alert (http://www.shotgunlife.com)
For those of you who have always wanted to hunt with “down to earth” celebrities, here is your chance. Dez Young, of the popular “Hunting with Hank” and “Dash in the Upland” television series, and his wonderful wife, Karenanne, are coming to El Cortijo Lodge in Argentina for three days of high-volume dove shooting, followed by two full days of marvelous pigeon hunting in the mountains of Cordoba.
You are invited to attend either or both of these quality shooting events:
Itinerary:
August 8th, 2009 – Arrive via overnight flight from US. Reception at airport, transfer to El Cortijo for shower and lunch. Head to the fields to shoot that afternoon.
August 9th – Morning and afternoon hunting at the roost or feeding areas within 10 minutes of El Cortijo. Lunch in the field or at the lodge.
August 10th – Morning and afternoon hunting near the lodge.
August 11th – Morning and afternoon hunting near the lodge.
August 12th – Morning hunt near the lodge. Transfer to the mountains of Cordoba in the afternoon, or transfer to Cordoba airport for the trip home.
For those who wish to pigeon hunt only.
August 12th – Afternoon – Arrive via overnight flight from US. Reception at airport, transfer to the lodge in the Cordoba mountains.
August 13th – Morning and afternoon pigeon hunting
August 14th – Morning and afternoon pigeon hunting
August 15th – Late morning transfer to Cordoba airport for your flight home to the US.
The cost for the complete itinerary is $3,445 per hunter; non-hunters $150 per day. Trip price includes all transportation, transfers, lodging, meals, beverages, licenses, and 1,500 12 or 20 gauge shells.
The dove shoot only costs $2,320, and includes all above and the 1500 shells.
The pigeon hunting only costs $1,960, including all above, but only 1000 shells (as volume of pigeons is less).
Not included:
- International airfare
- Airport taxes
- Additional shells: US $12
- Shotgun rental: US $50 per day
- Shotgun Importation: US $100 per gun
- Bird boy tips: US $30 per day.
- Guide, staff, and interpreter tips US $70 per day
- Laundry service available at US $25 per stay
Please note, we expect this particular trip to fill up fast. Take advantage of this rare opportunity for one of the most enjoyable high-volume shoots of a lifetime.
We have been able to attract the best of the television outdoor shows, including The Shotgun Journal with Bruce Scott and Marty Fischer, who did two shows on ducks and pigeons with us, and Tom Knapp of Benelli’s American Bird Hunter, who did two great dove shows and is coming back this year to do two, or more, duck, pigeon, and perdiz shows.
We recently hosted the “Divas, Women Outdoors Worldwide” with President Judy Rhodes at El Cortijo lodge, and to say they all had a good time would be an understatement. Regular Shotgun Life readers would know of Judy from the articles about her that have appeared.
Griffin and Howe, the fine gun company, recently hosted 10 shooters at the first of what we hope will be a number of live field seminars with their chief shooting instructor, Allen Pana. Good shooting was had by all and the quality of instruction in a genuine high volume setting was unbeatable. For all of you who genuinely want to become incredible field shots, this is an event really worth considering.
With our excellent track record in attracting great shooters, we expect our
“Hunting With Hank” shoot to fill up quickly. For more information, or to book your trip, please contact:
John Wiles, American Partner
SYC Sporting Adventures, LLC
Cordoba, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero
ARGENTINA
410-326-1230 (Maryland)
866-635-2838 (Toll Free)
Fax: 928-833-1248
“Helping make your wing shooting dream a reality”
Visit the SYC Sporting web site
http:// www.sycsporting.com
