02/03: A LETTER FROM A FRIEND, CARTER SCHILLING.
Hector Sarasola and Estancia La Ninette located near the agricultural city of Mercedes, Uruguay. I have been wing shooting in South America continually since 1991 and have wing shooting experience in Argentina, Bolivia, Columbia and Uruguay with many outfitters. Out of all the wing shooting destinations Uruguay offers the safest and most reasonably priced option compared to the other countries. Of all the outfitters I have hunted with I rank Hector as one of the “Best”. Against his peers in Uruguay Hector is the “Best”.
What makes Hector different than the others – he is “hands on”. Unlike other outfitters he takes a personal interest to see that each hunter has a good experience. Mr. Sarasola also takes responsibility - including the small details that insure that each hunt is the best he can provide his customers. Other Uruguay outfitters send their groups out with a supervisor while the owner/outfitter remains in Montevideo. Normally one does not see the outfitter until it is time to collect the money at the end of the trip for shells and gratuities. There are no surprises or hidden fees when hunting with Hector – he is a straight shooter and abides by his word.
Hector has a wonderful lodge designed for hunters in a “spectacular” location over looking the Rio Negro. The location of Estancia Ninette is not by chance, but was carefully selected. Besides the wonderful view of the river, Estancia La Ninette is adjacent to a landing field providing easy access by private charter from Montevideo or Buenos Aires. More important is the 10 minute drive to the nearby roost containing tens of thousands of eared dove. The food at the lodge is terrific and his staff is polite, courteous and professional.
Being from Texas we do a lot of quail hunting. The next best thing to quail hunting is to experience the excitement of a Perdiz hunt with Hector over his kennel of fantastic French Brittney’s. Unlike other outfitters in Uruguay Hector has an abundance of fields to hunt the Perdiz. Hector will put you in a field of Perdiz, the shooting is up to you!
Just to let you know I am a “flyer” shooter as well as a hunter. In my travels to compete in “flyer” competition in South America I have come to know many competitors from Uruguay. Hector Sarasola is a well known and respected member of the Club de Tiro in Montevideo. This should tell you that he more than an outfitter, but a member in good standing in his community. Mr. Sarasola and his family have been to Dallas and San Antonio to shoot in “sporting” events. His son Hector has stayed at our home when visiting Dallas.
Please feel free to call me anytime to discuss hunting with Hector Sarasola and Estancia La Ninette. I will return soon to Uruguay and when I do it will be to hunt with Hector and stay at Estancia La Ninette.
Best regards,
~Carter~
Carter N. Shillig
214-263-3968
cshillig@gmail.com