Argentina Duck & Dove Hunt

June 8th - 15th, 2024

Argentina Duck & Dove Hunting CME

First-Class 7-night Argentina Duck, Dove & Pigeon Hunting CME

- We are super excited to offer this new hunting CME experience. Bird Hunting in Argentina is a bucket-list trip for hunters looking for lots of action.
- Join us on this trip-of-a-lifetime and sit back and relax as we do all the planning to make this an unforgettable hunting experience.
- We have top notch guides with over 15 years of experience and combine Duck, Dove and Pigeon hunting on this all-inclusive package. Known as the best place for dove hunting in Argentina. Tucuman stands out for its natural beauty in a region known for lush and unique landscapes. Dominated by hills and rivers, this place has no shortage of incredible vistas and outdoor activities and the most important: high-volume of doves and pigeons. After spending a few days in Tucuman hunting Dove and Pigeon we will drive adn overnight in Codoba. From there we will drive to Santa Fe and our first hunt will take place that afternoon. To end trip depending on available flights, we will fly from Santa Fe back to Buenos Aires or make the drive for our departure home.

-We have included all tips, guns, ammo, hunting license, one bird boy per hunter, food, drinks, lodging, laundry services & CME. All you have to do is sign-up and purchase a plane ticket.

CERTIFICATION:

  • 13 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits and WMS FAWM Credits

  • “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits

    through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • An opportunity to hunt in Argentina while gaining valuable medical knowledge

  • Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do

  • Enjoy a full service lodge with excellent food, drinks and hospitality with a rustic atmosphere

  • Build friendships to last a lifetime

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)

  • Day 0 - Book Flight to Buenos Aires then fly to Tucumen Airport

  • Day 1 - (June 8th) Arrive in Tucumen for Dinner and Introduction to Course (Overnight Alijilan Lodge)

  • Day 2 - (June 9th) Full Day of Dove Hunting / Evening Lectures (Overnight Alijilan Lodge)

  • Day 3 - (June 10th) Full Day of Dove Hunting / Evening Lectures (Overnight Alijilan Lodge)

  • Day 4 - (June 11th) Full Day of Pigeon Hunting / Drive to Cardoba (Overnight Hotel in Cardoba)

  • Day 5 - (June 12th) Drive AM to Sante Fe (5.5 hrs), Afternoon Duck Hunt (Overnight Cuatro Soles)

  • Day 6 - June 13th) Duck Hunting Full Day / Evening Lectures (Overnight Cuatro Soles)

  • Day 7 - (June 14th) Duck Hunting Full Day / Evening Lectures (Overnight Cuatro Soles)

  • Day 8 - (June 15th) - Transport to Santa Fe Airport for flight back to Bueno Aires (or Drive to Bueno Aires if needed due to no flights)

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The hunting logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced local guides in Argentina, whose team members have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

  • The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information. Instructors may change depending on availability.

  • Lead Instructor: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM

TRIP INSURANCE:

  • Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations and treatment as well as rescue/evacuation insurance. PLEASE consider trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays and other potential trip delays or cancellations as we can not reimburse last minute cancellations.

  • Rescue Insurance is Mandatory. We recommend Global Rescue.

COST: $7699

Deposit: $2500

Non-Medical Spouse or Friend (must accompany medical attendee): $7199

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT if you Sign-Up before JAN. 1st, 2023 (Calculated into “SALE” price at check-out)

 or Save 3% and register to pay by Check or Money below:

Wild Med Adventures, LLC, 7100 Christy Creek, Morehead, KY 40351

INCLUDED: 7 Nights Lodging (Alijilan Lodge & Cuatro Soles) including all meals and drinks; 2 days Dove Hunting, 2.5 Days Duck Hunting, 1 day Pigeon Hunting, Shells Included: 2500 for Dove/Pigeon, 500 shells for Duck Hunting ($15/box after that), guns and hunting licenses, personal Bird-Boy, Wifi & Laundry services, ground transportation within country excluding transportation to Tucamen and from Santa Fe, CME, and ALL TIPS!

EXCLUDED:  Airfare / transportation to Argentina, Fly into Tucuman and Fly home from Santa Fe, travel insurance (recommended), any personal gear you may want to bring. Rescue Insurance - Mandatory.

***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course (March 8th, 2022) or a $500 fee will be added to your final cost**

  • Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your course fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel before 90 days, you will be reimbursed course fee minus deposit. (However, if you must cancel due to COVID19 or travel restrictions, your deposit will be held for a future course and if we have to cancel the course then we will reimburse you in FULL)

  • We have a maximum number of 16 clients.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

  • Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in recreational hunting environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained by hunters.

  • Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Hunting / Remote Medicine

  • Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  • The goal of the our Hunting CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related hunting topics and learn skills while collaborating with local guides through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and Hunting Excursions.

  • Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:

    • Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.

    • Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of hunting-related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter safety with their patients.

    • Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.

  • After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:

    • Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.

    • Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.

    • Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.

    • Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.

    • Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high velocity ballistic injuries.

    • Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

  • Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.

  • ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

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