Red Stag Chile

Facilities & Services

THE LODGE

Your accommodation is a beautiful mountain house where the owners personally attend to small groups of guests. Built from local stone and wood, the lodge offers breathtaking views of the mountains, the lake, and the main hunting grounds. In the evenings, guests can indulge in traditional asados (BBQ) and savor delicious home-cooked meals accompanied by fine Chilean wines.

The lodge can accommodate up to 4 people at a time, with a maximum of 2 hunters and 2 non-hunters. For non-hunters, there are various activities available, such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing, sightseeing tours, and even helicopter flights. The lodge has a dedicated team of housekeeping staff, and laundry service is available.

FOOD AND DRINK

Our kitchen in Chile exclusively uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, and meats. By combining these elements, our experienced cooks create delicious flavors and diverse textures that reflect local traditions.

Each day begins with a breakfast spread featuring a variety of breads, jams, honey, fresh fruits, natural dairy products, cereals, and a selection of egg preparations. We pride ourselves on serving only the highest quality local beef, poultry, and game, which are incorporated into appetizers, lunches, and dinners.

The evening meal is a celebration of fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, showcasing the culinary talents of our house cooks. We also offer a range of regional specialty dishes and delightful desserts.

WINES

To complement our lunch and dinner menus, we carefully select some of the finest Chilean wines. We believe that the food we serve and the wines we offer should mirror the exceptional sporting opportunities we provide, ensuring that our guests enjoy the very best culinary experience.

Alcoholic Beverages

The Lodge provides a basic selection of alcoholic beverages. If you have any specific brand or type of liquor that you prefer, we recommend bringing it with you for your convenience.

THE HUNTING

The hunting season in our area runs from the beginning of March to late April, but we have limited the season to the peak of the rut, which typically occurs in late March to early April. During this time, we only harvest around 8 stags per season, ensuring sustainable management practices. All hunting in Chile is conducted with a 1×1 guide-to-hunter ratio, and our head guide and host is the owner of the ranch.

The hunting areas are conveniently located near the lodge, with travel times never exceeding 30 minutes. We have well-maintained roads on the property, primarily using trucks for transportation. However, for accessing remote spots or if hunters prefer, we also offer horseback hunting. The final stalks are always done on foot.

Additionally, we have European-style elevated stands strategically placed in prime hunting areas, offering the option for still hunting. We have a strict policy of harvesting only mature old stags that have passed their reproductive years. Our herd management plan is of utmost importance to us. After the hunt, we take care of all trophy preparations in accordance with international export requirements.

It’s worth noting that the property also boasts a healthy population of Fallow Deer and Mouflon sheep.

THE DAILY PROGRAM

Mornings begin early with a wake-up call well before daylight, followed by breakfast. Afterward, a short ride will position you in the designated hunting area approximately thirty minutes before sunrise.

You will hunt until mid-morning, and then return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to rest or enjoy a siesta. The evening hunt continues until dusk, when you will return to the lodge for cocktails, dinner, and overnight accommodations.

RED STAG

Our region’s unique combination of abundant food, excellent cover, and over 80 years of selective herd management has resulted in the production of some of the world’s largest wild stags, comparable only to certain regions of Eastern Europe. These stags are completely wild, and all hunts are conducted in fair chase on an unfenced ranch. Due to the limited harvest of mature stags each year, our program stands as the most exclusive in South America.

 

THE FALLOW DEER

Fallow Deer were introduced to Chile in the early 1900s, initially in the central part of the country near Santiago and later in other locations, particularly in Patagonia. Through careful management and improvement of the original bloodlines, Chileans have succeeded in producing the largest Fallow Deer bucks in South America. Some of these exceptional fallow bloodlines have also been taken to places like Mendoza in Argentina, including our Tupungato ranch. At our property in the Lake District, late March and April offer prime hunting opportunities for fallow deer, which can be combined with Red Stag hunts.

Season

Specie	Jan		Feb		Mar		Apr		May		Jun		Jul		Aug		Sep		Oct		Nov		Dec
Red Stag
Wild black buck
Axis deer
Water Buffalo
Fallow Deer
Wild Boar
Doves
Perdiz
Ducks
Pigeon
Sea-Run Brown Trout
Dorado
Pacú
Pirá Pitá
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout

Hunting Gear

RIFLE SLING: It’s important that your rifle has a comfortable sling.
BINOCULARS: A good pair of 8 or 10 X or binoculars is a must.
RANGE FINDER: Our guides all have range finders and they will measure distances for you. But bringing your personal one is always useful.
SHOOTING STICKS: Bring your personal favourite (bipods, tripods), which ever you like best and feel more confident shooting from. The guides will have in case you don’t bring one.
WARM HAT – Something with ear flaps or a ski-style hat that will cover ears is the best bet for colder days.
SMALL FIELD BAG or DAY PACK- To carry camera gear and other personal items into the field.
INSECT REPELLENT – Mosquitoes or other bothersome insects are very unusual in the field, except on the warmest afternoons were Yellow jackets could be seen around campsites.

MEDICATION – Most people have no stomach problems in this part of Argentina. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea, as when traveling anywhere, to take along medication for symptomatic relief. Also, take aspirin, in addition to other medications you normally use. Band-aids – for sore fingers from shooting.

NOTE: LAUNDRY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT THE LODGE IF DESIRED

GUNS

This region of Chile has a general weapon season so clients can choose which kind of gun/bow they want to use. The most common gun for such a hunt is a typical bolt action rifle with a good scope. Suitable calibers are 270 Win, 7×64, 7 mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Win Mag, 8x68S & 338 Win Mag. For bowhunting, the same type of equipment you will use for Elk, will work for Red Stag. 60 to 70 Lbs compound bows with 400+ gr arrows and good, sharp broadheads.
Muzzleloaders are welcome too.

GUNS AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Renting guns from the lodge is the way to go in Chile due to the hassle that is to bring your own gun into the country.
We have a good selection of accurate rifles that are appropriate for this type of hunt Your guide will help you to choose the rental gun that best fit you. That gun will be yours for the duration of your stay and you we ll be able to shoot it before the hunt, at the ranchs range. You are welcome to change guns and try something different. There are no add-on fees to switch. We want you to shoot a gun you’re comfortable and effective with!

Read about Trophy Export Procedures

RED STAG

Our region’s unique combination of abundant food, excellent cover, and over 80 years of selective herd management has resulted in the production of some of the world’s largest wild stags, comparable only to certain regions of Eastern Europe. These stags are completely wild, and all hunts are conducted in fair chase on an unfenced ranch. Due to the limited harvest of mature stags each year, our program stands as the most exclusive in South America.

 

THE FALLOW DEER

Fallow Deer were introduced to Chile in the early 1900s, initially in the central part of the country near Santiago and later in other locations, particularly in Patagonia. Through careful management and improvement of the original bloodlines, Chileans have succeeded in producing the largest Fallow Deer bucks in South America. Some of these exceptional fallow bloodlines have also been taken to places like Mendoza in Argentina, including our Tupungato ranch. At our property in the Lake District, late March and April offer prime hunting opportunities for fallow deer, which can be combined with Red Stag hunts.

Red Stag Chile Lodge

RATES 2024

Season runs from Mid-March to Mid-April

WEEKLY RATES:

5 nights / 4 days hunting: $16,000 (Flat fee, any size)

Non-Hunting Guest: $650 per night

Extra Red Stag Trophy: $12,000 (only if available)

Gun Rental & Ammo: $450 for the whole stay

Hunting License: $300 per person

Trophy Sanitary Fees & Export Certificates: $650

• PAYMENT TERMS: 50% deposit is required to guarantee the booking. Final payment is due 120 days before departure. Please note this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE unless a replacement is found.
• INCLUDED: Lodging, Meals, all wines, beer, and local spirits; professional guide service (1X1); hunting license; transfers to/from the local airport; one trophy Red Stag.
• NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for guides and house staff; airfares; gun entry permits; gun rental with ammo ($300 for the hunt); extra trophies; trophy export (to be quoted case by case, please check trophy procedures); international phone calls; sightseeing tours, fishing trips, etc.; Any items of a strictly personal nature; baggage overweight charges; personal and baggage insurance; cost of itinerary modifications requested by the passenger; Santiago transfers and hotels.

*Prices are in USD