Destinations

High-Volume Wild Pigeon Hunting in the Pigeon Capital of the World

Paraguay’s Gran Chaco has earned a serious reputation among experienced wingshooters as the pigeon capital of the world. For hunters who love true wild pigeon shooting, this region offers one of the most exciting, high-volume bird hunting experiences anywhere on earth.

Located in the Loma Plata area of the Paraguayan Chaco, this new pigeon hunting lodge sits in the heart of Mennonite farm country, surrounded by massive agricultural fields, active roosts, peanut farms, sorghum fields, and some of the best wild pigeon habitat in South America.

My Personal Recommendation

I personally worked in this area of Paraguay for several years and have seen firsthand what makes the Chaco so special. The pigeon numbers, the agricultural fields, the roosts, the Mennonite farming country, and the style of hunting all come together to create something very hard to find anywhere else.
If you enjoy decoy shooting, this is one of the most exciting hunts you can do.
It truly feels like duck hunting on dry ground — sitting in a blind, watching wild pigeons work the decoys, and taking fast, challenging shots as the birds commit to the spread.
For hunters who love pigeons, Paraguay belongs at the top of the list.

This is not a casual bird hunt. This is real pigeon shooting in serious pigeon country.
I personally worked in this region for several years in the early 2000s and can say without hesitation that Paraguay offers some of the best pigeon hunting in the world. The numbers of birds can be incredible, and when the pigeons are using the peanut and sorghum fields, the action can be nonstop.
For anyone who loves decoy shooting, Paraguay is hard to beat.

Like Duck Hunting on Dry Ground
The best way to describe Paraguay pigeon hunting is this:
It is like shooting ducks on dry ground.
Hunters shoot from well-placed blinds over decoys as wild pigeons work into the spread, cup their wings, and commit just like ducks coming into a pothole or flooded timber. There is also exciting pass shooting around feeding fields and roosting areas, giving hunters a fast-paced and challenging wingshooting experience.
The birds are strong, fast, and sporty. Good shooting matters. When the flights are right, you can burn through shells and experience some of the most exciting pigeon shooting found anywhere.
This is why serious pigeon hunters travel to Paraguay.

Peanut Harvest, Sorghum Fields, and Huge Bird Numbers
The Chaco is a major farming region, and the combination of peanut fields, sorghum, grain crops, and active roosts creates ideal conditions for wild pigeons.
During and after the peanut harvest, pigeons move into these fields in large numbers. Peanuts are one of their favorite foods, and when the birds find a good food source, the shooting can be outstanding.
The same is true in the big sorghum fields, where pigeons often gather in heavy concentrations. Farmers are happy to have hunters in the area because these birds can become a serious agricultural problem, damaging crops and costing producers money.
This creates a perfect wingshooting setup:
high bird numbers, great habitat, professional scouting, and farmers who welcome hunters to help control the plague of crop-damaging birds.

New Lodge in the Heart of Paraguay Pigeon Country
Guests will stay at an excellent new lodge designed specifically for traveling wingshooters. After a big day in the field, you return to comfortable accommodations, great food, cold drinks, and the type of hospitality that makes a hunting trip feel complete.
The lodge is located close to the fields, which helps maximize your hunting time and reduce long drives. The program is built for serious pigeon hunters who want professional organization, comfortable lodging, excellent meals, and easy access to high-volume shooting.

Expect:
Comfortable lodge accommodations
Private en-suite lodging options
Climate-controlled rooms
Excellent food and hospitality
Professional guides
Well-scouted fields
Decoy and pass-shooting opportunities
High-volume wild pigeon shooting
A true hunting lodge atmosphere in Mennonite farm country

Professional Guides and Serious Scouting
The key to great pigeon shooting is scouting. Pigeons move with food, weather, harvest activity, and field pressure. This program is managed by professional outfitters who understand South American bird hunting and know how to stay on the birds.
Guides scout the peanut fields, sorghum fields, roosts, and flight lines to put hunters in the best possible position each day.
When everything comes together, Paraguay pigeon shooting can be unbelievable.

Easy Travel to Paraguay
Paraguay is a very American-friendly country and an easy destination for traveling hunters.
Most guests fly into Asunción, Paraguay, where they are met and assisted before continuing by charter flight directly to the lodge area. This makes the trip smooth, efficient, and much easier than trying to drive long distances across the Chaco.
Travel plan:
Fly to Asunción, Paraguay
Charter flight to the lodge area
Arrive in the heart of Paraguay’s best pigeon country
Hunt high-volume wild pigeons over decoys and in prime agricultural fields

Season
The prime Paraguay pigeon shooting season runs from:
May through August
This lines up with key agricultural activity, including peanut harvest timing and strong pigeon movement through the Chaco farm country.
Reservations are now open, and space will be limited for this exciting new destination.

Pricing
Paraguay Pigeon Shooting Package:
$1,250 per night
Optional gun rental:
$100 per day
Ammunition:
$20 per box, subject to change
Charter flight:
Cost varies depending on group size.
Contact Worldwide Wingshooter for current availability, final package details, travel planning, and group pricing.

Why Hunt Pigeons in Paraguay?
Paraguay is one of the most unique and productive pigeon hunting destinations in the world. The Gran Chaco region has the habitat, agriculture, food sources, roosts, and bird numbers needed to create a world-class wingshooting experience.
This is a destination for hunters who want:
True wild pigeon shooting
High-volume action
Decoying birds over blinds
Fast pass shooting
Peanut and sorghum field hunting
Professional guides
Great food and lodge hospitality
A remote South American hunting adventure
A destination that is still wild, authentic, and exciting
Paraguay is not just another pigeon destination. For serious pigeon shooters, it may be the best in the world.