Doves

The famous Sonora Green Belt offers the best hunting region in Northwest México, particularly for mourning and whitewing doves.

The headquarters for this program are Hermosillo and Kino Bay. Generally guests head out to the shooting areas at 6 a.m.; arrive 45 min. Later. Upon arrival, hunters are placed into position and the action begins. Every hunter is provided with a bird boy, who will carry the shells, refreshments and retrieve the birds, all under the supervision of the guides, who will take care of every detail.

After the afternoon shoot, hunters head back to the hotel(or the hunting lodge, if they stay at Kino Bay), where they'll cleanup and rest for a while. Each day ends whit a celebration of the hunt and superb dinner.

Length of hunt: 4 nights, 3 days (6 shoots) at Kino Bay, by the Sea of Cortes.

Includes: Lodging (double occupancy), all meals: steaks, seafood (shrimp & lobster) dove brochettes, Mexican food; transportation in Suburban and Express Van from Hermosillo's airport to the lodge and hunting areas; refreshments (domestic liquors included) and guides.

Not included: Airfare, birdboys, imported liquors (you can bring your favorite brand), hunting licenses, cooler/ice chest (for packing of doves) and shells.

Gratuities: We suggest a minimum of $150 U.S. Dls. per guide and $30 U.S. Dls. per day per birdboy.

Hunting Season: November through February.

Clothing and equipment: Lightweight khaki or camo colored (two complete changes of clothes), down vest or jacket, raincoat/poncho, hat and sunblock lotion. You´re allowed to bring 2 shotguns and 100 rounds of ammunition per gun; if you´re planning to take doves back home, please bring a cooler. Also bring small bills for gratuities (we don´t handle cash).

Deposits and payments: We require a deposit of 50% of the price per hunter; balance is due upon arrival. We accept cash, personal and cashier´s checks. Sorry, no credit cards.

How to get to Hermosillo: Direct flights from Los Angeles, Tucson or Phoenix, Az.; make an early afternoon connecting flight in Aeromexico & Aerolitoral ; arrive to Hermosillo´s International Airport, proceed through immigration and customs. Reception by Alcampo Staff; afterwards, proceed to Kino Bay.