Red legged partridge driven hunt

As the famous grouse in Scotland, the red-legged partridge is considered one of the best birds by the most reputable small game hunters around the world. Stopping the fast flight of the Spanish partridge when hundreds of birds  appear suddenly in the sky is a big challenge for shooters.

Hunters are placed in a line of 8/10 guns, and provided with one loader and one assistant. Usually, the hunters use a pair of double guns, and the loader –perfectly trained- is reloading the  gun in the British style, meanwhile you shoot with the other shotgun.  Shooters are placed between blinds to ensure the safety of each hunter.

When the hunters are placed and ready, the beaters start to walk, slowly, towards the hunters line, pushing the partridges as gently as possible, to ensure the maximum number of opportunities to each spot. Partridges fly up of the hunters line at different heights and speeds, ensuring greater shooting variety.

One day of Spanish partridge driven hunt is like a ceremony: it starts in the morning with a traditional breakfast, offered in the farm-house dining room. Then, the hunters are taken to the first shooting line. The first driven of the day is ready to start. Hunters will be shooting for almost one hour. After that, a traditional snack with a small “oloroso wine” tasting is offered. After that, hunters will continue with the second baiting of the day. Next, the lunch will be ready, so shooters can rest and recover for a while. After that, the third and last driven-hunt will take place to finish the hunting day. Finally, the hunters will meet together to have a drink and the result of the day will be presented to the shooters for the official picture.

Come and taste the tradition of the authentic and luxury red-legged partridge driven hunt in the heart of Spain.