One of the loveliest getaways on Mexico´s northern Gulf Coast, La Marina Del Río is now in its sixth year of pampering hunting and fishing guests. Its riverside location three miles upstream from the gulf near the village of La Pesca has you fishing inshore or in the flats in no time.
Some of the world's finest waterflowing shotguns were made long before the existence, or even perceived need for, non-toxic shot. Initially, non-toxic shot meant some form of steel, which in turn meant that the older barrels were not suited for this use. Enter Federal Cartdrige Company's Tungesten Polymer shot loads, and the oldies are back in action.
In view of the fact that my journalistic skills are limited, Ido not usually write articles on my huting trips. However, I felt that Ihad to let those who have missed the "good old days" in duck hunting, know that a place exists that does just that.
I have been duck hunting since I was old enough to buy a license. I have always heard of the fantastic duck and goose hunting in Old Mexico, but have never had a chance to book a hunt for small game. I finally booked a four day duck hunt in Mexico with a group of friends. We booked towards the end of the season when hunting is only average. Even though, we still shot 25-30 ducks a day.
As the van pulled the drive way Fatima was crossing the cobblestone sidewalk with a tray of margaritas for everyone. Mexican music was still filtering out from the van's closed doors creating the perfect way to begin a hunt South of the Border.
I've done some dumb things in my life, but this had the potential to achieve megastupid status. At noon on a late-January Friday, I'd told my boss, who happens to be the editor of this magazine, that I was feeling lousy and going home, and that I hoped I could still hop a plane the following day for a long-anticipated duck hunt in Mexico.Map
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