To Chukar or Not to Chukar?

quail hound said:
It's a 30 day season starting on labor day. I've been looking at an outfiter that will pack you in and guide you. You can also hunt some other species if your lucky enough to bag your snow bird. Maybe I'll try go next year but there are so many decisions. The bummer is that the dogs wouldn't be able to help bag one.:mad:
Click to expand...

Why no dog?
 
moellermd said:
OK, I have always wanted to get a falcon for pheasant hunting. I figured if I missed a rooster and it got out of range I could just release the bird and yell "TAKE THAT YOU #@$%#."
Click to expand...

:laugh: Thats funny. Actually guys who have hawks work them with greyhounds and salukis. Must be great to watch.
 
back to topic

If you aren't a sherpa or very lucky, your odds of shooting a snow cock are next to impossible. If you want to hunt chukar, you can do it easily. Given that you are willing to abuse your body more than you ever have, while having the greatest time of your life, in the most incredible country you will ever see.

Not knocking pheasant hunting, I love it. S.W. N.D. is one of my favorite places in the world. I live in the middle of the best chukar country by choise, my favorite bird to hunt and the best tasting IMO.

I am happy to introduce any one who wants to hunt chukar to my addiction. Want to give it a shot, let me know. Have to have a pointing dog that is willing to retrive or you won't have fun. Warning, it is addictive.
 
I agree complete, chukar are addictive and delicious. That being said me and my springer successfuly bag chukars (wild) a few times a year.
 
quail hound said:
I agree complete, chukar are addictive and delicious. That being said me and my springer successfuly bag chukars (wild) a few times a year.
Click to expand...

Sorry Quail Hound, Didn't mean to bash flushers. I run three Llewellins that cover a lot of ground so I don't. Makes it easier on me. Where in central Ca. are you? Two of my dogs are out of Clovis.
 
No problem, I see how a big running pointer would cut out a lot of leg work, plus chasing a springer up hill is hard work.:D I live northwest of Clovis, about 30 mins away.
 
WOW, that's a heck of a story & pics Mountain Boy!!! :10sign:

I didn't even know this particular bird existed until this thread got started (& I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable nature freak & bird watcher). There was a time long ago & far away in much younger days I would have been all over this - but I have done my fair share of elk hunting & I did happen to notice that the guy's very appropriate screen name was "BillyGoat"...Looks & sounds like one of the most difficult & satisfying hunts on earth, but probably a little out of my league at this point of the game... :eek: :D :p

Kudos to all the young billy goats who still got it though! :cheers:
 
Thanks for directing us to that story mountain boy. That is a great story and pictures.:10sign: I have a feeling that is one special dog and until my young springer is steadied I don't see him making the trip.
 
I can take no credit I am like all of you an observer. The dog is likely experienced but more importantly is that it is a GERMAN..... ha ha ha
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top