DRIVEN PARTRIDGES AND LARGE GAME IN SPAIN

Hendry, Ramsay & Waters (Worldwide) Ltd offer the following top quality hunting programmes in Spain:

Driven Partridges in Spain 

The shooting of driven partridges in Spain is an absolute industry and is expanding since the reliability of the shoot, the topography over which they are conducted, the professionalism of the organisers coupled with the agreeable climate sucks in avid shooters from all European countries and USA.  Amongst the many efficient organisers we predominately work with several associates. 

Chinchon, La Mancha

At Chinchon our associates offer shooting over two nearby properties.  Less than one hour from Madrid Airport the area is very hilly and the birds fly outstandingly well with guns placed at the bottom of deep valleys.  One property can offer four consecutive days without repetition of drives while another nearby estate can also nearly match this.  Minimum bags of 480 birds and up to 1,000 birds or even more.  Six to eight guns is perfect.  The season stars in mid September and continues until the end of February. 

La Carrasca, La Mancha

We are privileged to offer shooting at La Carrasca in La Mancha.  Covering 40,000 acres the property is two hours south west of Madrid.  The owner has invested much time, though and money into the upgrading of this high quality shoot which exceptionally is based solely on wild birds.  Each drive is only conducted twice in a season.

Two to four day programmes expecting 300 – 1,000 birds per day for 7 – 10 guns.  Accommodation is in the luxury purpose built finca.

Days of 300, 400 and 500 birds are available throughout the season.

‘La Carrasca’ is arguably one of the keenest priced partridge shoots in Spain with the outstanding well deserved reputation for professionalism and luxury. 

Cenicientos, Toledo

Located in the province of Toledo some 1 ¼ hours south of Madrid, this excellent property covers some 14,000 hectares.  The area is rough, hilly, uneven and with an abundance of vineyards showing fast high flying birds.  600 birds per day is typical on this estate for 6 – 10 guns.  Accommodation is provided in the newly built estate house which has ten double rooms and are all en-suite. 

Finca La Malgosa, Catalonia

Hendry, Ramsay & Waters have the exclusive shooting rights on the above estate.  The airport of choice would be Barcelona International Airport and the group would then travel one and a half hours north west.  This hill and most scenic area produces excellent days of 200 fast flying birds for groups of six to eight guns.  Accommodation is arranged within 30 minutes of the shoot to whatever standard is required.  A typical programme would be arrival in Barcelona and transfer to your accommodation on the first day.  Days two and three would consist of two days driven partridge shooting for 200 birds per day.  The day starts with three drives and is followed by a mid morning break for a light snack and drinks.  Two more drives are taken and then the day is finished off with lunch and drinks and the days bag being laid out for inspection and photographs.

Prices start at € 18,500 (Euros) based on a group of eight hunters.  Included in the price is two days driven partridges, accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, all meals and drinks on shoot, airport and shoot transfers and Spanish Hunting Licence. 

Walked Up Quail, Finca La Malgosa, Catalonia

The season for walked up quail runs from 15 June to 31 August.  A programme is based on two days shooting for six hunters and prices start from € 8,600 (Euros) per group.  The price includes three nights accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, airport and shoot transfers, two days quail hunting, three guides with pointers and Spanish Hunting Licence.  The expectation is based on 50 quail per person per day.

This is an ideal hung for a weekend summer break as the weather is normally dry and hot.  The birds are hunted in the morning and in the evening giving the dogs a chance to keep cool. 

Walked Up Partridges, Finca La Malgosa, Catalonia

The season runs from 13 October to the end of March.  This is a programme based on two days shooting for six hunter.  This is an ideal hunt for a group of friends looking for two days of gentle exercise shooting partridges over dogs.  Prices are from € 10,000 (Euros) all inclusive. 

Alternatively, a group of six to eight hunters may shoot one driven day of 200 birds followed by a day of walked up partridges.  Prices start from €15,000 (Euros) all inclusive. 

Wild Boar Shooting 

Driven wild boar shooting is very exciting and can be organised for between 6 to 15 rifles.  The price quoted is based on 10 hunters for a three day programme.  The group would be based in Cuidad Real.  Included in the price are three driven days for wild boar (6 boar per hunter over three days), guarantee of 15 boar per group per day.  Also included in the price is three days half board accommodation at the Hotel Paraiso,  breakfast and meals during hunts, last night accommodation in a Madrid Hotel (room only) and all transport during the five days in a luxury minibus, plus Spanish Hunting Licence and Insurance.  The details can be changed to suit your requirements.

The Espera is a ‘waiting hunt’ and is done from either a high seat or from a small ‘hide’ at ground level in late afternoon and evening.  The high seat or hides commands a view of an area where boar are know to feed, they may also be near a waterhole.  These can be very interesting hunts and many forms of wildlife are seen from small birds to mouflon.  Pigs may be watched tousling and feeding for up to half an hour before shooting the selected animal.  These evening hunts are ideal to combine with a short holiday as your are free during the day time.  There is much to see from National Parks to ancient towns.  There are three different programmes available. 

Spanish Ibex 

The Spanish Ibex is allegedly the worlds only pure Ibex and there are five sub-species to be found in Spain, namely, Gredos, Beceite, Ronda, Cazorla y Sierra and Nevada.  The most represented species is that of the Gredos which can be found in the spectacular range of mountains 150 km south east of Madrid in the province of Avila.  The maximum duration of the hunt is three days however in most cases the hunt will finish on the second day.  Please note that trophy fees for Ibex are extra.

Wild Goat Hunting : Mallorca

Dates subject to availability

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to hunt in the natural unspoilt Tamuntana Mountains in the north east of Mallorca high above Cala Murta Bay for the islands wild goat. The animals are stalked in rugged countryside with breathtaking views over the island and the Mediterranean Sea. A reasonable level of fitness is required and the ability to take a 250 - 300 yard shot is sometimes an advantage. This is ideal for a weekend break or for some hunting during your holiday on the island.

Accommodation can be arranged at any level required

Season: 1st October to 1st May

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