Platinum Member
A verified 1,000-Dove count completed in two hours or less.
15% club benefit for the member and one companion on Mixed Bag packages, subject to current written program terms and confirmation in the applicable quotation.
What Is the AWS Lodge 1,000 Dove Club?
The AWS Lodge 1,000 Dove Club is a recognition program for guests who record a verified harvest of 1,000 Doves during one shooting day. Qualification is divided into Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers according to the elapsed shooting time.
The milestone is based on verified Doves harvested, not shells fired. Participation is optional, and the result depends on hunter performance, field conditions, bird movement, weather, safety, and the current operational plan.
Reaching 1,000 Doves is never guaranteed. Safe gun handling, guide instructions, field conditions, and applicable regulations always take priority over speed or qualification.
Qualification metric
Verified Doves harvested—not shots fired.
Time period
One shooting day.
Tiers
Platinum, Gold, and Silver.
Species counted
Doves only.
Safety
Safety takes priority over pace.
Confirmation
Rules and benefits must be confirmed in writing.
1,000 Dove Club Qualification Tiers
The relevant club tier is determined by the verified elapsed shooting time. A guest who qualifies for Platinum is not separately classified as Gold or Silver.
Gold Member
A verified 1,000-Dove count completed in more than two hours but no more than four hours.
10% club benefit for the member and one companion on Mixed Bag packages, subject to current written program terms and confirmation in the applicable quotation.
Silver Member
A verified 1,000-Dove count completed in more than four hours but within the same full shooting day.
5% club benefit for the member and one companion on Mixed Bag packages, subject to current written program terms and confirmation in the applicable quotation.
Club thresholds and listed benefits are subject to the current written AWS Lodge program terms. Guests should request confirmation before booking or planning a qualification attempt.
How Is a 1,000-Dove Qualification Verified?
Qualification is based on the verified Dove count. Shells fired do not determine membership. The field team may use manual counters and operational records to document the attempt under the current club procedure.
Only Doves included under the confirmed shooting session count. Shooting time should be recorded according to the current club procedure. Pauses, field moves, weather interruptions, or operational decisions must be handled according to the current written rules. The final result is confirmed by AWS Lodge personnel.
Safety Comes Before the Clock
Qualification must never encourage unsafe shooting. The hunter must follow all guide and field-team instructions. Safe muzzle control, trigger discipline, target identification, and proper loading remain mandatory.
The field team may pause or end the attempt. Weather, visibility, people, animals, equipment, or field conditions may require interruption. No shot should be taken merely to preserve pace. A missed target does not count. Shell consumption is not a qualification metric.
What Affects a 1,000-Dove Club Attempt?
AWS Lodge selects fields and organizes each day according to current scouting and operating conditions, but no field selection can guarantee a qualification result. Several factors influence an attempt:
Hunter experience and accuracy
Bird movement
Current field density
Weather and wind
Time of year
Shooting position
Equipment fit
Recoil management
Ammunition consumption
Physical stamina
Field and safety interruptions
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Watch high-volume Dove shooting at AWS Lodge, reached by road from Buenos Aires.
Featured 1,000 Dove Club Members
The members shown are featured examples from the lodge’s published club records.
John V.
Platinum Member
Lee D.
Gold Member
Greg A.
Silver Member
Goodwin A.
Silver Member
Justin G.
Silver Member
1,000 Dove Club Top 10
How to Plan a 1,000 Dove Club Attempt
Mention the goal during booking and request the current written club rules to confirm whether the selected program is appropriate. Discuss season and date flexibility, equipment, and rooming arrangements.
Discuss physical preparation and recoil management. Request an ammunition estimate without presenting it as a guarantee. Follow the final field plan selected from current scouting, and understand that the attempt may be modified or canceled due to safety, weather, field, regulatory, or operational reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AWS Lodge 1,000 Dove Club?
The AWS Lodge 1,000 Dove Club is a recognition program for guests who record a verified harvest of 1,000 Doves during one shooting day. Qualification is divided into Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers according to the elapsed shooting time.
Is qualification based on shells fired or Doves harvested?
Qualification is based on the verified Dove count, not the number of shells fired.
What are the Platinum, Gold, and Silver thresholds?
Platinum is two hours or less. Gold is more than two hours but no more than four hours. Silver is more than four hours but within the same full shooting day.
Do other Mixed Bag species count?
No. Only Doves count toward the 1,000-Dove qualification total.
Is reaching 1,000 Doves guaranteed?
No. Qualification depends on hunter performance, field and weather conditions, bird movement, operational decisions, safety, and applicable regulations.
How is the result counted?
The field team may use manual counters and operational records to document the attempt under the current club procedure.
Can an attempt be paused or stopped?
Yes. Guides or field supervisors may pause or end an attempt for safety, weather, visibility, equipment, field, regulatory, or operational reasons.
Are club benefits automatic or retroactive?
No automatic or retroactive application should be assumed. The current benefit and its conditions must be confirmed in the written program or quotation.
Can any guest request an attempt?
Guests may express interest, but suitability and operational feasibility must be evaluated by the lodge.
How should I plan the trip?
Contact AWS Lodge to request current terms, discuss suitable dates, and plan a personalized program tailored to your goals.
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Plan Your 1,000 Dove Club Attempt
Tell AWS Lodge that you are interested in the 1,000 Dove Club so the team can review suitable dates, current rules, program terms, field planning, equipment arrangements, and the operational conditions required for an attempt.
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