Red Stag Hunting Report – Los Andes Lodge
If Andalen Lodge is about numbers and visibility, Los Andes Lodge is about elevation, solitude, and the kind of red stag hunt that tests you — physically and mentally. Set at 2,500 meters in the Mendoza Andes, this year’s rut brought drama, patience, and reward. It’s red stag hunting at its most immersive.
Mountain Conditions & Rut Activity
The rut came on slower here, as always. Bulls started roaring consistently by mid-March, with peak activity between March 7–April 20. Early spring snowmelt created ideal feed and travel patterns, drawing bulls into steep canyons and open meadows. Roars echoed through rock walls at dawn and dusk.
Hunting Style
Los Andes is a horseback operation. Hunters ride out before first light, glass slopes for movement, and dismount to stalk when bulls are located. This is true mountain hunting — long hikes, elevation gain, and shots that need to be earned.
Average shot distance was 200–300 yards. The wind played a key role this season, with several stalks rerouted entirely to stay downwind in exposed country.
Trophy Quality & Success Rate
Success rate: 90%
Trophy class: Average 360″–400″
Top trophies: Bulls up to 400″ with excellent mass
Notable moment: A slow, silent four-hour stalk led to a perfect broadside shot at sunset on a lone 380″-class bull
Camp Life & Atmosphere
Los Andes Lodge remains one of the most unique places to unwind after a demanding hunt. Set against a dramatic mountain backdrop, hunters return each evening to wood fires, local mountain cuisine, and the kind of stillness that few places in the world can offer.
Final Thoughts
For hunters who want more than just a trophy — who want a story written in altitude, silence, and effort — red stag hunting in Argentina doesn’t get better than this. Los Andes Lodge is raw, real, and absolutely unforgettable.
→ Book early to lock in your 2026 rut season at elevation.
