Red Legs Run

[TheJason]

Screw the Turkey Trot Henry sez. Take me chukar hunting instead! So I did.

We survived yesterday's monsoon, after managing to scratch out a limit of roosters without drowning. We broke out dry boots and headed for a new spot to try out.





Not sure if Henry was off his game today, or the birds were just extra neurotic today. Out of seven covies, four of them flushed before Henry pointed. Rules of engagement are, no point, no shooting. So, I watched about 60 birds sail away unscathed and unharassed.

We did have a few nice points though, and Henry did a nice track job on a cripple I sailed down the hill.





Henry's tank is on E, I think the little man is about comatose right now.:W:

 

[LazyV]

Great pics, pups looking good.

 

[kansasdad]

Steepness and fun!! (They go together?...., said the flatlander. )

 

[BigBull301]

My knees hurt just looking at those pictures! How are Henry's feet? That basalt can be pad killers.

 

[TheJason]

My knees hurt just looking at those pictures! How are Henry's feet? That basalt can be pad killers.

His feet are in pretty good shape. The hard days pheasant hunting are actually tougher on them because it wears the tops of his toes raw from running through the heavy cover.

 

[Hunts]

Nice! looks like a great pup.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

Great hunt & very nice dog!!!

Good luck to all
the dog

 

[Big Sky]

Chukar hunting is not an old fat man's sport. It used to flat out wear me out as a young man in my prime when I lived in Utah. I can still hear the sound of them mocking me, and that sound ALWAYS came from above. Good job on your hunt and nice photos.

 

[What Map]

We love chukar stories and pictures. Thanks for posting 'em.

 

[Shootz A Lot]

That makes me want to go out this weekend. The dog would love me more if we do. What state are you hunting in? Montana?

 

[TheJason]

That makes me want to go out this weekend. The dog would love me more if we do. What state are you hunting in? Montana?

Washington. Most folks think of the Montana and Dakota prairies for Huns, but we got into some of the best Hun hunting I've ever had the other day. I could see the Seven Devils in Idaho from there. Fantastic day.

 

[1_pointer]

IME in only a few trips, the Palouse has lots of huns. I've shot a few up there. My pard went to college in Moscow. He said a skiff of snow on the picked fields and one could slay the huns.

 

[TheJason]

IME in only a few trips, the Palouse has lots of huns. I've shot a few up there. My pard went to college in Moscow. He said a skiff of snow on the picked fields and one could slay the huns.

The Palouse is okay for huns. I do much better (on a consistent basis) for huns down in Hells Canyon and the Blue Mountain foothills.

 

[1_pointer]

Gotcha. I only shot Huns twice and limited out once and we didn't have a dog.

 

[bkondeff]

JLS, might I ask how old your pup is? I have a dog that looks like he could be his brother that is 2 out of Nama, ID.

 

[TheJason]

He is 18 months old, out of Bone Point Kennels in Baker City, OR.

 

[bkondeff]

He is good looking. Not related, but looks like they could be. Is he a Wirehair or a DD? We are thinking of getting our next pup soon and my wife loves the coat and color.

 

[TheJason]

He is good looking. Not related, but looks like they could be. Is he a Wirehair or a DD? We are thinking of getting our next pup soon and my wife loves the coat and color.

Thank you. He is a wirehair. I absolutely love his personality.

 

[putm2sleep]

Outstanding!!!!!!

 

[Curly]

Chukar

Great pics! Dog is looking good.