Partridge

There two types of partridge shooting.

First are the hedge hoppers found in the East Anglia region of Britain.  Like grouse, these birds gather in family coveys, fly low over the countryside bursting over hedges where the guns are generally placed.  Time is on the side of the partridge giving little time for the gun to react.  As with grouse, safety is a major issue and it is too easy to make a mistake.  First timers should be accompanied by an experienced minder to help out. 

Second are the high partridge.  Similar to pheasant shooting, estates will use their topography to beat their partridges off high banks to present high and fast birds that will challenge the most experienced shot. 

There are two kinds of partridge found in the UK;  the English, or Grey, partridge and the French, or Redleg  partridge.  English are normally found on the East Anglia shoots, the Reds on the higher shoots.

The season runs from 1st September through to 1st February.