Got some chukar

[Brittany Chukarman]

Chukar have been way down here for the last few years but it looks like they are recovering. Did one of my favorite hunts today. It's a steep hike from the river canyon, probably 1000' elevation gain to get to a series of benches that stair step up to a big flat. In years past there are usually birds on the benches all the way up to the flat. Today they were there, got into 5 different bunches. Had a really good hunt, I lasted about 3 hours before hobbling down the hill leaving plenty for next week.

 

[Irrelevant]

Chukar are becoming one of my favorite pursuits. Good job. If I put up 5 groups I'm lucky to get 2 birds, between being out of breath and on unsure footing I'm lucky to get a shot off!

 

[Trigger50]

Congrats

 

[fishing4sanity]

Those are beautiful canyons where you're at, but they are steep, I get tired just remembering the last time I hunted near there. Congratulations on the birds!

 

[Sawtooth]

Looks like fun. i am hoping to get out some time this week to chase a few myself.

 

[Biscuit Hunter]

I always enjoy your bird hunting posts. Elk and muleys are great, but there's just something about chasing those feathered critters that always grabs my heart. Thanks for sharing the hunt.

 

[What Map]

Nice hunt.

 

[Big Slick]

You have to love having a gun dog. Thanks for sharing.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

You kill me every year with these photos. Just not sure I could climb 1,000 feet

good luck to all
the dog

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

It's really not too bad a climb if you take your time. The sidehilling and coming back down are harder on me anymore. Once you're up there it's pretty mild terrain for chukar country.There's some water pockets in the rocks on top that hold water for the dog, just break the ice. To take weight off my hips I didn't carry much water and I paid for that last night with leg cramps. It was sure good to see the that many birds after being so scarce for a few years. Thanks for the good words!

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Good to see the chukar's are coming back, my grandpa who is 81 was here the 2nd week on Oct. and he love's bird hunting, especially chukars, we got into some but not many, I tried to convince him to go over around brownlee 1 day but never got around to it, mostly stayed in SE OR, congrats on the fine table fair.
Matt

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Thank Matt. Still hunting chukar at 81 is remarkable.

 

[Festus]

Jealous

 

[1_pointer]

Very nice! If I can talk myself into the drive, I'd like to give my 1yo dog a crack at those things in a couple of years.

 

[El Jason]

I didn't carry much water and I paid for that last night with leg cramps.

Been there, done that. They usually spring up on me while I'm driving home. I'm surprised I haven't been pulled over for a DUI while I'm cramping up.

I see it's as green there as it is here. Nice job.

 

[El Jason]

Very nice! If I can talk myself into the drive, I'd like to give my 1yo dog a crack at those things in a couple of years.

Say the word. We'll have an OYOA Chukar hunt.

 

[1_pointer]

Say the word. We'll have an OYOA Chukar hunt.

Will do! If I can be convinced that Hank wouldn't freak out being on a plane, I'd probably consider flying and renting a vehicle. That drive from here would be well over 24hrs. Ughh...

 

[Foxtrot1]

Nice pics. Looks like a great day.