Overview
El Dorado Outfitters operates out of Hacienda San Vicente in Tamaulipas, Mexico — 500,000-plus acres of prime wingshooting country sitting 2.5 hours from the Brownsville/Harlingen airport. The whitewing dove season runs August 21 through October 31, and this is one of the most prolific whitewing operations in Mexico. Standard packages include five hunts; a full-week extension of 11 hunts is available at the price of two. All beverages including alcohol are complimentary, transportation from Brownsville/Harlingen is included, shotguns are provided, and a minimum of four hunters is required at the standard rate. Contact The Elite Compass for pricing and available dates.
What’s Included
- Guided whitewing dove hunts (5 per standard package, 11 per full-week package)
- Transportation from Brownsville/Harlingen airport to the hacienda (2.5 hours)
- Shotguns provided (Beretta 390/391s and over-under models)
- All beverages including alcohol throughout the stay
- Guide services for all hunts
Not Included
- Mexico hunting license and dove stamps
- Ammunition ($20 per box of Aguila shells)
- Personal firearm transport permit ($435 per gun, if bringing own firearm)
- Lodging and meals (contact outfitter — included in full packages; confirm at booking)
- Gratuity ($400 per guest, added to final invoice)
- Travel to Brownsville/Harlingen, Texas
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Arrive Brownsville/Harlingen; transportation to Hacienda San Vicente in Tamaulipas — approximately 2.5 hours.
Morning and afternoon whitewing dove shoots across 500,000+ acres of Mexican agricultural and ranch ground; guides position hunters on active field flight lines.
Final hunt; transport back to Brownsville/Harlingen for departure.
Best Time to Go
August 21 – October 31 (whitewing dove season; peak flights early September)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.