Partridge Hunting

[Mumptia]

They are all part' ridge (have to say it correctly)

.22 or 12ga when I'm alone and .22 or .410 when I'm with my boys

 

[adog]

Back in NFLD we called ptarmigan "partridges" . I used the 12g with any cheap shell. Had good luck with no. 6 shot in the old cooey single shot.

 

[Grouse Man]

Typically #7 1/2 or #8 on ruffies - the more pellets the better. But sharptails can get out there, so I usually stuff in #6.

 

[Chopperhead]

I use a .22 cal Winchester Model 62. My dad uses a .410 bolt action. some friends of mine use 12ga lol I think thats a bit ridiculous for shooting wild chickens but hey if you can't hit them without it then go for it JK.

 

[Rabadswompe]

12 ga Baby Bretton over-under ultra-light (2.5 pounds).(www.bretton-gaucher.com)
My fishing rod weighs more than my gun.
7 -8 or 9 shot (9 when woodcock hunting)
1st shot, cylinder choke with rifled barrel
2nd shot (hardly ever needed) mod choke

 

[troutseeker]

Side by each 12 gauge for partridge, and a nice german short hair pointer. For grouse whatever I have handy...

 

[open-sights]

.300 mag or the 30/06 I am still undecided. I guess we need that thread debate again.

 

[david doyle]

.22, .410, 20g, 12g, Stick, slingshot, rock, F150,......................

 

[beretta boy]

"Side by each" - 20 ga. with 7/8 oz. of 7-1/2's or 8's. Cyl. & I.Cyl.
Partridge, Pat'ridge, Pats, Ruffies or Ruffed Grouse ... but never
"Ruffled" Grouse AND NEVER ON THE GROUND !
( Open area ... since when ? - the thicker the cover the greater the challenge - becomes a little easier when the leaves are off ! )
for " Huns " , a 12 ga, with 3 dram trap load of 7-1/2's.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Back in NFLD we called ptarmigan "partridges" . I used the 12g with any cheap shell. Had good luck with no. 6 shot in the old cooey single shot.

Yes, but you also call male Caribou "Stags".

However I will not bash the Newfies too hard. Everyone's got redheaded step-children

 

[Mudpuppy]

16 Ga Side by each with #6's

 

[Shooster]

I use my .17HMR!!!

 

[troutseeker]

I believe prairie folk call hungarian partridges "prairy chickens", of course I've been known to be wrong before. In Quebec a partridge is une perdirx and a grouse is une gelinotte. They are all quite tasty, no matter what you call them.

Troutseeker

 

[crazy_davey]

I believe prairie folk call hungarian partridges "prairy chickens", of course I've been known to be wrong before. In Quebec a partridge is une perdirx and a grouse is une gelinotte. They are all quite tasty, no matter what you call them.

Troutseeker

You are right, us prarie folk call em prarie chickens. Hungarian partridge is there real name.

I dont really care about names, all I know is they taste damn good

 

[Republic of Alberta]

Sage grouse were the first to be called prairie chickens. Sharptails are also called prarie chickens. The hungarian partrige was introduced and is now also called a prairie chickens.

The only bird not called a prairie chicken is the magpie, those are known as Newf phesants

 

[44fordy]

.338 Win Mag.

 

[troutseeker]

.338 Win Mag.

OMG! Are you a sniper too!!! OMG!!!

 

[Sharptail]

I use different guns for different conditions and species, much like a golfer will use different clubs appropriate to the shot. Early season ruffies require a different tool than late season sharptail. So far, I have discovered that it is not possible to carry enough shotguns to cover all conditions.

Sharptail

 

[Canadian Bush Wacker]

In the early fall, when the leafs are still on and they are running in the willows, 12 gauge, 4# full gets every time, when the leafs drop then I change loads

 

[macka]

.22 what can I say I only shoot when I have a clean shot. So I get skunked, no biggie, its all about getting out and being in nature.