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The Journey Within
South America
Waterfowl Slam
20 Species
The Journey Within – A Bird Hunter’s Diary
Mark Peterson’s quest to hunt and harvest
the 20 different species of South America waterfowl.
Mark's Progress - COMPLETED
20 of 20 Waterfowl
Waterfowl Slam Recap
Mark Peterson has completed yet another waterfowl slam, this time in South America. This journey took him to both Argentina and Peru to collect 20 different species as they migrated north toward the equator. From fast action shoots on the coast to spot and stalk hunts at 15,000 feet in the Andes, this quest had all the highs and lows that made it a grueling challenge. This is the full story of his single-season waterfowl slam in the Southern Hemisphere.
Play Video about Silver Teal
Silver Teal
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Speckled Teal
Yellow-Billed Teal / Speckled Teal
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Yellow-Billed Pintail
Yellow-Billed Pintail
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about White-Cheeked Pintail
White-Cheeked Pintail
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Ringed Teal
Ringed Teal
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Fulvous Whistling Duck
Fulvous Whistling Duck
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Cinnamon Teal
Cinnamon Teal
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about White-Faced Whistling Duck
White-Faced Whistling Duck
It’s May of 2022 and Mark Peterson is waterfowl hunting in Argentina. A year has passed since Mark conquered the North America Waterfowl Slam. During the off-season, and with Covid just a memory, his focus shifted to thoughts of South America and the waterfowl species that it holds. After a few months of research and talking with the experts at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, he laid out the plan to attempt the South America slam in 2022. With 20 species on the list, Mark is now hunting ducks below the equator as they migrate North to warmer weather. Enjoy this first installment of a 9 episode series that showcases his new quest for another single-season waterfowl slam.
Play Video about Rosy-Billed Pochards
Rosy-Billed Pochard
Mark Peterson closes out the half way point on the South America Waterfowl Slam. On just the third day of the hunt, he is able to take a Chilean Wigeon and a Rosy Billed Pochard which make species number 9 and 10 of the 20 on his list. Mark is still sharing the blind with Matt Gindorff, a WTA consultant, and they discuss waterfowl hunting in Argentina and how it compares to that of the U.S.
Play Video about Chilean Wigeon
Chilean Wigeon
Mark Peterson closes out the half way point on the South America Waterfowl Slam. On just the third day of the hunt, he is able to take a Chilean Wigeon and a Rosy Billed Pochard which make species number 9 and 10 of the 20 on his list. Mark is still sharing the blind with Matt Gindorff, a WTA consultant, and they discuss waterfowl hunting in Argentina and how it compares to that of the U.S.
Play Video about Black-Headed Duck
Black-Headed Duck
Mark Peterson is duck hunting for the 4th day in Argentina and finds that luck is on his side. He and Matt head to a blind for an early morning hunt in hopes of getting a Black Headed Duck before they disappear for the day in the reeds. He also still needs a Red Shoveler, but things take a quick turn while he is walking through the marsh, about to call it a day. Enjoy this episode of The Journey
Play Video about Red Shoveler
Red Shoveler
Mark Peterson is duck hunting for the 4th day in Argentina and finds that luck is on his side. He and Matt head to a blind for an early morning hunt in hopes of getting a Black Headed Duck before they disappear for the day in the reeds. He also still needs a Red Shoveler, but things take a quick turn while he is walking through the marsh, about to call it a day. Enjoy this episode of The Journey
Play Video about Brazilian Teal
Brazilian Teal
Mark finally closes in on the Brazilian Teal in Argentina. This is the last of the 13 species that he had planned to target while hunting in Argentina for the South America Waterfowl Slam, but it didn’t come easy. To find this last one, he and the crew must travel farther North to warmer weather and ultimately find themselves wrapping up this leg of the journey.
Play Video about Knob-Billed Duck
Knob-Billed Duck
It took a couple days longer than expected, but Mark Peterson finally gets species number 14, the Knob-Billed duck while hunting in Peru. After a couple of close calls, this one was the definition of adapt and overcome. Mark and the crew had to first find the birds, then learn what it was going to take to get into the right position in order to capitalize. Of course, there was some fast mid-day action along the way to keep spirits high.
Play Video about Andean Goose
Andean Goose
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Play Video about Andean Speckled Teal
Andean Speckled Teal
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Play Video about Andean Crested Duck
Andean Crested Duck
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Play Video about Giant Coot
Giant Coot
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Play Video about Puna Teal
Puna Teal
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Play Video about Andean Ruddy Duck
Andean Ruddy Duck
Mark Peterson finishes the South America Waterfowl Slam in the Andes at 15,000 feet elevation. With only 2 days left, he is able to capitalize on every opportunity and take the remaining 6 species needed on the list of 20. It’s been an incredible journey, and it all comes down to this!
Bonus Episodes
Just One More, Duck Hunting in Argentina
Mark’s time in Argentina is winding down and he needs just one more species before moving on to Peru: the Brazilian Teal. The guides have seen a few in the area so Mark and his crew try some new tactics, hoping to close in on the 13th and final species on this leg of the journey.
Cinnamon Teal Everywhere - First Hunt In Peru
Mark’s quest for the South America Waterfowl Slam has now taken him to Peru where he finds a surprising density of Cinnamon Teal. Although he already checked this species off the list in Argentina, his first hunt in Peru proves to be one of the best Cinnamon Teal shoots of his life. This is only the first afternoon and there are 5 days left to hunt the remaining 7 species.