Nicaragua offers "world class" duck and dove hunting opportunities. This is a proven trip and hunters will be pleased with the liberal limits on this pristine region's virtually untapped duck resources. Spend five days in Nicaragua with three full hunting days (3 duck and 3 dove hunts.) Ideal season is November to March.

Day 1: Fly into Managua and upon arrival you will be greeted by Tours America Safaris, settle in at the hotel and enjoy dinner.

Days 2-3-4: Full hunting days of duck and dove hunting with two shoots per day. Typically, duck shooting is done in the morning and doves in the afternoon with lunch and nap midday. And day 5, return home.

In Nicaragua, most of the duck in Nicaragua are about 90% blue wing teals with some spoonbills, tree ducks (piches), widgeons, pintails, green wing teals or about 6-7 other species. The limits for ducks is 25 per shoot per hunter On the doves here you can expect to shoot anywhere from 5 to 12 boxes of 25 shells per shoot.

What is included: gun registration (two guns) and hunting permit costs, airports meet and greet personal service, all ground transportation from and to airport and to the hunting fields, four nights at the hotels and meals. Beer, soft drinks and water while in transport. Assistance with clearing of guns is included.

What's not included: Airfare, airport arriving fee, shotgun shells, gratuities, tips, beverages at the hotel or any personal nature items (phone calls, laundry, etc.) Package includes $500 airfare credit.

25 duck loads are $14 per box and 25 dove loads are $12 per box.

Reservations need to be made at least six months in advance. Contact Tours America Safaris to make arrangements.

Donated by:

Stacey and Steve Bourque, Cooper Parents

Beth and Arthur Sands, Cooper Parents