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6 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
400
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
400
Includes Dogs
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24 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1475
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1475
Includes Dogs
Contact
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18 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
885
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
885
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
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About Our Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge) Hunts in Connecticut
Most important info about these hunts—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Summary & Terrain
Hungarian (Grey) partridge hunts in Connecticut take place on private farms and managed preserves amid rolling fields, hedgerows, and brushy woodlot edges. Introduced to North America in the early 1900s, these resilient upland birds now thrive in agricultural habitats where planted cover and food plots provide both security and forage. Hunts are guided, often by landowners or professional outfitters, who know where partridge congregate in thicker cover, fallow strips, and along fence lines. The patchwork of tilled ground, CRP field edges, and native grasses offers varied terrain that ranges from open plains to tighter, brushy pockets favored by coveys seeking protective cover.
Partridge are known for their explosive flushes and fast, low flights, making them a rewarding target for driven or walked-up shooting. Because partridge feed and loaf in small coveys, hunters typically use well-trained pointing and flushing dogs to locate and hold coveys until the shooter is in range. Walk-and-flush hunts focus on methodical quartering of fields with the dog retrieving downed birds, while driven hunts place guns along expected flight corridors to intercept flushing birds. The moderate cover and close-to-medium shooting distances (20–40 yards) make this hunt accessible for both new and experienced wing-shooters, though well-timed shots and proper lead are crucial to consistently connect on fast-flying birds.
Grey partridge hunts in Connecticut are offered exclusively as guided day hunts, so no overnight lodging or sleeping arrangements are included. Hunts typically run from first light until early afternoon on private farms or sporting preserves. As these are daytime-only outings, there are no dedicated heating or cooling facilities provided in the field; participants should plan to dress for prevailing weather conditions and make any necessary accommodation arrangements independently in the surrounding area.
Connecticut’s small-game season for Hungarian partridge generally runs from early October through late January, aligning with cooler weather when birds group more tightly and are less likely to wander. All hunts require a signed liability waiver, and because they take place on private land, no state hunting license is needed. Outfitter packages include guide service, dog handling, and field dressing; hunters should budget for Connecticut’s 6.35% sales tax and customary 15–20% guide gratuity. Hunters are encouraged to wear blaze orange, bring appropriate shotgun gauge (12–20 gauge), and follow all federal and state restrictions on shot type and daily bag limits.
Grey Partridge hunts in Connecticut average around $1,130 per day. These guided upland bird hunts include a professional guide, trained pointing dogs, access to private farms or sporting preserves, and on-site bird retrieval and basic field processing. Rates vary with group size (private vs. shared), number of birds included, and any meals or inter-field transportation. Additional expenses generally cover a Connecticut small game license, shotgun shells, and guide gratuities. For those seeking extra perks—such as guaranteed bird counts, upgraded lunches, or exclusive field access—upper‐tier packages are available within this price range.
FAQs
What you need to know before you book:
What methods are commonly used to hunt grey partridge in Connecticut?
Connecticut grey partridge hunts are almost always guided, walk-up-style outings on private farms or sporting preserves. The classic approach uses well-trained pointing dogs (typically English setters or pointers) to locate birds in standing grains, cover crops and hedgerows. Hunters quarter the field behind the dog, and when a bird is pointed and the guide gives the flush command, you take your shot as the bird rises. Some preserves also offer driven shoots or small release pens for tightly controlled, high-opportunity experiences.
Are grey partridge in Connecticut hunted more on public or private land?
Virtually all grey partridge hunting in Connecticut takes place on private land—namely working farms and dedicated upland preserves. Wild populations of Hungarian partridge are scarce in the state, so most operators purchase and release birds each season. Public-land opportunities are minimal to non-existent, making a private, guided day hunt the only practical way to pursue grey partridge here.
Is hunting grey partridge in Connecticut a good fit for new hunters?
Yes. The guided day-hunt format is ideal for newcomers. You’ll have a professional guide handling the dog, teaching you how to traverse cover, read pointing behavior and practice safe shooting etiquette. Hunts are conducted on relatively flat to gently rolling farmland, so physical demands are moderate. Stocked coveys on private preserves ensure frequent flushing opportunities, helping beginners build confidence and gun-handling skills in a controlled setting.
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Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
400
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
400
Includes Dogs
Contact
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36 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1760
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1760
Includes Dogs
Contact
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24 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
1475
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1475
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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18 Bird Upland Hunt in Connecticut
Pheasants, Bob White Quail, Chukar and Hungarian Partridge
No Hunting License required
Prices include: Guide Service. All hunts must be aided by a guide and a dog. (Dogs available upon requests.)
Price does not include 6.35% CT Sales Tax.
Prices are subject to change, as our price of birds and grain is increasing.
Prices do not include a gratuity for your guide. 15-20% gratuity is considered normal and expected.
All hunters will be required to sign a Liability Waiver.
Connecticut
Ring-Necked-Pheasant
Bobwhite Quail
Chukar Partridge
Grey Partridge (Hungarian Partridge)
885
Pomocook Hunting Preserve
Released Bird
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
885
Includes Dogs
Contact
Check Availability
Contact Outfitter
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