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.
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Instructions
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Find Partridges
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Prepare to hike. Partridges typically prefer locations at higher elevations.
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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.
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Head for the west coast of America. Partridges can be found in large numbers in California, Oregon and Nevada.
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Scope out river canyons. These areas suit partridge well, and they can often be found on the cliffs.
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Check out the Mojave Desert. Focus on the ravines in the desert.
Bring a Suitable Weapon to Hunt Partridge
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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.
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Opt for a 12 gauge shotgun. This is a favorite of those who hunt since it is an affordable choice with good range.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Keep your eyes on any bird you drop, since it is easy to lose a downed partridge in the rocky terrain.
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Call over your hunting buddy and whistle for your dog.
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Head towards the injured bird. Should the wounded bird revive, shoot him while he is on the ground.
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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.
Comments
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sect0r0
Oct 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. -
sect0r0
Oct 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.
