How to Hunt Partridges

You can hunt partridges with a rifle, a good hunting dog and a friend. Partridge hunting will involve climbing up and down the hilly areas they inhabit, so be sure you are fit enough to hunt these birds.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ammunition
• Rifle
• Hunting dog

Find Partridges

1. Prepare to hike. Partridges typically prefer locations at higher elevations.

2. Look for the steepest slopes. Partridges use the steepness of hills as a getaway mechanism. They fly down instead of up to gain speed more quickly.

3. Head for the west coast of America. Partridges can be found in large numbers in California, Oregon and Nevada.

4. Scope out river canyons. These areas suit partridge well, and they can often be found on the cliffs.

5. Check out the Mojave Desert. Focus on the ravines in the desert.

Bring a Suitable Weapon to Hunt Partridge

6. Focus on the caliber of the gun you use, rather than on the manufacturer. People who hunt partridges do so with a wide variety of gun makes and models.

7. Opt for a 12 gauge shotgun. This is a favorite of those who hunt since it is an affordable choice with good range.

8. Choose a 20 gauge shotgun to ensure a faster kill. Partridges are hardy birds, and using a larger gauge shot will help make sure the bird you shoot dies quickly.

Develop a Hunt Strategy

9. Employ the time-tested strategy of running down partridge. Simply run at the birds. Once they drop off the edge of the cliff, aim and shoot.

10. Stake out the partridge with 2 people and a dog. Have one person at the top of the ridge and the other below it. Have the dog flush birds into the air from the middle area.

11. Avoid hunting partridge alone. Experts warn that, due to the harsh environments and sometimes extreme weather, it is best to hunt partridge with a friend.

Retrieve Downed Partridge

12. Keep your eyes on any bird you drop, since it is easy to lose a downed partridge in the rocky terrain.

13. Call over your hunting buddy and whistle for your dog.

14. Head towards the injured bird. Should the wounded bird revive, shoot him while he is on the ground.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring a hunting dog with you. Since partridge live among steep hills, having a retriever to fetch your kills for you can save you lots of hiking.
• Bring a survival kit with you. The environment partridge inhabit can be deadly for hunters, too.

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[sect0r0]

on 10/12/2008 Things needed...a rifle? I think you meant a shotgun.

You might want to pick a gun in the second group of steps as well. One step says 12 gauge; another step says 20 gauge.

Some neat tips otherwise.