I'm heading to Barriloche fo Red Stag this spring. Does anyone know how difficult it is for an American to get guns in and out of Argentina?

What about bringing back horns?

Any details would help.

Thanks

Importing firearms into Argentina is a relatively simple process. You fill out a form and pay an import fee ($300 pesos per firearm) at the airport when you arrive in country. I’ve hunted in Argentina for years and have never heard of anyone having a problem. Here’s a link to the Argentine website where you can download the form http://www.renar.gov.ar/index....eccion=requisitos_en I suggest that you bring a couple of completed copies just in case.

As far as exporting your trophy, the outfitter should handle all the arrangements of getting your trophy to an export broker in Buenos Aires. From there your import broker should communicate with the exporter and handle all of the arrangements to have the trophy shipped to the US.

Exporting trophies from Argentina is pretty pricey. You should expect to pay as much as $1500 to get your trophy to a port of entry in the US. If you can combine your shipment with another hunter you can reduce your cost significantly. Also, don’t expect to see your trophy for six to eight months after the red stag season is over. Most outfitters only make one shipment to Buenos Aires after they’re done for the season.

Entry with firearms is very easy. Getting your trophies out of country is a major pain.

If you are hunting with one of the larger established outfits they will meet you at the airport and help with firearms permits and also take care of shipping home your trophies.
Note that you need to keep track of your firearms paperwork because if you fly into Bariloche, you will have to have your firearms inspected and show your paperwork when you arrive.
And of course don't forget to get a customs form 4457 before you go.

Firearms import - no problem!
Trophy export - major cost, long delays, and always going to be screwed up at hunters expense! Easier to get trophies out of Africa!

loose at least 10 #'s cause you're going to put it on again really fast

Just got back from Argentina.
Firearms are a pain.
You have to check with the police when you land. Then when you go to the other airport you check them again even charters, then when you land they checked them again. Make sure you dont lose the paper work they give out. It was at least an hour delay at each check in. Ammo is counted also 40 rounds max and in factory boxes.
Food great, hunting great.
Larry

Sir with our left wing goverment every firearm imported is a pain you can import but you will check at every airport and lost an hour at least,
Inside the country guns are very common and almost any PH has a big collection of shotguns and rifles If you dont care to spend a bit of time you will not have a problem ,Cordoba airport just have a special room for hunters -thousands of them every year-.I have had some clients that took the horns with them ,export and txidermists have the same price than in Alaska or SA .

Right now, export a trophy is a pain in the ass, since You need an Argentinean broker agent (No many) with USA conections specialized in that matter (Huge amount paper work at some Goverment offices, SENASA, FLORA & FAUNA, Hunting Permit, Tag, etc... Ask about this to Your Outfitter before You be screwed, Enjoy the Hunt !!! Hunting in La Patagonia is so nice like New Zeland Hunts. Red meat BBQ...the best. G

Red meat!!! What about broccoli, spinach, carrots?

I am waiting for the new Patagonia empanada made by my cousin Alberto...a whole bife chorizo inside.....it will be called Empanada De Gringo Viejo.....

Just got back and getting guns in and out is relatively simple although as others have pointed out, everytime you board or get off an airplane requires a visit to the police in the airport. Nothing stressful about it but allow an extra hour each time. I had 60 rounds of ammo with me and had no issues. Make sure your ammo is in a seperate locked hard case as they don't allow it inside your luggage for flights within the country.