Ptarmigan

Ptarmigan are relatively scarce members of the grouse family and are confined to Scotland’s beautiful mountain tops, generally above 700 metres.

Walking steep, rocky, slippery ground and taking your shot under pressure of fatigue is the challenge in shooting these stunning birds. If you like a physical challenge and appreciate the beauty of Scotland’s high tops then ptarmigan shooting is for you. The ptarmigan is only occasionally shot, and in small numbers, when there is considered to be a surplus. Living in such a hostile and fragile environment means this icon of Scottish field sports requires careful management. Usually shot walked-up by an individual or very small parties of Guns.

Season Dates

12 August – 10 December

Providers and Agents offering this sport

Below are some providers offering Ptarmigan Shooting. For a detailed listing use the search facility on the right…

Ballathie House Hotel and Estate

Awarded Sporting Hotel of the Year at the 2016 Scottish Hotel Awards, Ballathie House and Estate is situated in the ...

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International Hunting Scotland

  Welcome to International Hunting Scotland. “A long-established and reliable agency that provides a wide range of unique hunting, shooting, ...

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Country Sport Scotland
Scottish Country Sport, hunting, shooting & fishing

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