Podcasts about Chukar

In this episode Doug talks about the water fowl season and what's the most important thing you need to know? Is it location?  What are some of the crazy things that have happen to you in the deer stand? You don't won't to miss what some of the callers have to say. Man, these stories are really, crazy. Doug talks about chronic wasting disease and the wild fires in California. What can we all do to help out our fellow Americans and our hunting sport. Where are the ducks? What are they attracted to? Doug will let us know. Plus an interview with Craig Hicks from Black Horse Golf Course. What does MLDP stand for in the hunting industry? Don't cheat be sure to listen to the show to find out. Doug, explains the White tail season and when it starts.

Joined by Travis Warren, we discuss his recent retirement, adventures in life and the uplands and what's next for the former host of the UpChukar Podcast. Show Highlights: Retirement from the police force “I'm a two-tuber guy!” Old trucks and saving for rainy days Decked systems for upland hunting Bird hunting knives Cleaning and cooking upland birds A chukar hunter goes ruffed grouse hunting 28 gauge, gun fit, and shotgun stuff Reflecting on and appreciating life's gifts Just go bird hunt! Theme park rides and recommendations SUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt Use Promo Code | BP15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Jace Newmarker are a father and son team that are Chukars worst nightmare. They have great dogs and the knowledge to get out and put big numbers of birds on the ground.  The Podcast you are about to hear comes two days after one of the greatest hunts of my life and its all thanks to these two. I cant thank them enough for sharing their knowledge and there home with me and my friends.

Send us a textSpent 8 days chasing chukar, huns and valley quail in Oregon and Nevada. Lots of birds but not so great dog work. Still had a good time and can't wait to return next year. The quail saved the trip. Lots and lots of quail. No dual limits in this episode, but still a lot of fun. 

Need a chukar fix? How about a few valley quail too? I'll debrief a recent hunt of mine ... sort of a bookend thing, with stunning dog work at both ends. We pull a few thousand feet of elevation, miss a few birds and connect on others. I'll talk terrain, habitat, strategy and tactics plus some pure dumb luck too. A fascinating find or two, as well. "Fix It" has a few theories on why birds scatter this time of year, and we'll take a sneak peek at the Upland Nation Index and your responses to the longest-running, largest private-sector survey of upland hunters. Favorite dog breed? What are the key issues you face? We'll take a look. You get a final chance to enter to win the Sage & Braker shotgun cleaning mat in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, too, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile,, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Join my friends Dave and Tom on our somewhat-annual gathering in the desert of southeast Oregon for the chukar and valley quail season opener. In what's become an informal reunion of new and old friends we reminisce on old dogs, an epic opening weekend, some foibles and incredible hunting. Trigger warning: there's a lot of philosophizing, too. But somewhere among the joking and joshing are lessons on why we hunt, what dogs do to us - and for us - and even a tip or two. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.

My former neighbor and current friend Tim Curry of Central Oregon Sporting Dog brings me up to speed on neighborhood news and a lot of practical advice on dog training and chukar hunting. From introducing gun fire, to introducing birds to a pup, what chukars really eat and where they go, to introducing an electronic training collar the right way, he's got things figured out. Tim also has some hard-won advice on getting a dog in the "Handle It" segment, and listeners offer tips on what to bring in your truck on a hunting trip. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.  

Perhaps no upland game bird embodies the ruggedness of western hunting better than the chukar. They inhabit the wild, mountainous terrain that defines the vast wilderness of the Great Basin, the high desert, and the inland northwest—places where water is scarce and survival depends on adaptation to the harsh environment. Because of the physical challenges associated with reaching chukar habitat, a certain element of machismo and bro-culture has come to define the subculture of chukar hunting. It's basically the CrossFit of the upland world. Chukar hunting isn't an easy stroll through a cut wheat field, but neither is it some sort of death-defying ascent limited to the youngest and fittest among us. A little bit of off-season hill training, a willingness to sweat a bit to reach the top of the next ridge, and plenty of water-carrying capacity are all you need to pursue these wild birds in their wild habitat. The extra effort required to reach them is rewarded with incredible views and a true sense of accomplishment when you do find them, even without a whack-n-stack tailgate photo.

Down to brass tacks we go with writer, editor, publisher Jim Matthews. He's been helping desert hunters find publicly-accessible game birds since the nineties, and he'll dial us in to finding some of the spots, strategies and tactics we need for valley and Gambel's quail, chukars, and the occasional mountain quail. Jim will take us from habits to habitat, what to look for when scouting (we could all do more of this, he says), and where to look when a place is "shot out." Jim also keys us to his four-step bird-finding formula, how rain, snow, wind, cold and heat affect bird hunting, and suggests a couple pieces of gear most of us don't carry but should. "Handle It" helps Jon Schwedler slow down his setter and use her nose better; and listeners share the length of their hunting trips - see where you stand! And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss the Wingshooting USA TV now airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.

We sit down with morning person Mikal Cline, Oregon's state upland bird coordinator and the proud owner of a new Brittany puppy to talk about how fire season meets chukar season in the West and why this looks like THE year to hunt chukar and quail. Wondering what happens to wildlife when 1 million acres burns in eastern Oregon? We look at it from the upland bird biologist's perspective and start looking at the calendar and marking out days for chasing chukar and quail. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content in the Internet Age, look for our coffee and books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/For more info on forage blends, click on http://baileyseed.com/products/frontier-unlimited-wildlife-mixes/We appreciate our sponsors: Nosler, Camp Chef, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Madras Ford, Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. and on Hunt Channel TV or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

Is cheatgrass really the magic potion for chukar hunters? Pro chukar guide Grant Richie addresses some long-held notions about this bucket-list bird, from habitat and feed, to proven tactics and strategies. Grant runs hunts in the legendary Hell's Canyon region, some of the most rugged chukar terrain in the U.S. He offers tips and advice on finding birds, handling dogs on the running devils, and shares some of the more unusual places he's found them. Grant also shares his love of the Cesky Fousek dog breed, offering insights on their hunting style and heritage. Four game bird species in a day, rescuing dogs from traps, running gnarly whitewater in pursuit of chukars? All in a day's work for this expert hunter and boatman. Find out  how fellow hunters get in shape for hunting season (hint: "Pear" is NOT a shape), and in "Handle It" listeners offer tips on finishing the retrieve ... achieving a flawless delivery to hand. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, ESPAmerica, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss Wingshooting USA TV now airing on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.

On Episode 140 of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, the team covers the following topics: -Kyle and Ryan's custom Savage gun Build. Why they went with the .308 round this year. -AJ has an interesting question about people not eating the animals they kill. Is this a trend? -Kyle and Ryan discuss the INSANE side effects of Scopolamine, which ended with Ryan in the E.R. -Kyle talks about their recent trip to Gloucester, Massachusetts for Blue Fin Tuna -Jeff and Kyle tell insane story about what two women said to them on the beach in MassachusettsWatch our HISTORY Channel show on:  - HISTORY - TUBI Follow us on: - Facebook  - Instagram - Twitter - Youtube - Our Website

Thanks for all your positive feedback on that Montana bonus episode ... now, another of my favorite places - the West's Great Basin. If chukars are on your bucket list, here's a primer on where to go, what to do, and how to hunt them. From topography to behavior, habitat characteristics to strategy, here's my 30 years' experience roaming this incredible country, so you don't have to learn like I did ... the hard way! It's a big place, so I'll suggest some starting points, precautions you should take and preparations you should make; you'll also learn more about the Basin's "bonus bird," valley quail. There will be plenty of hunting stories, too. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, Pointer shotguns, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, ESPAmerica, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com. And don't miss the first reprise episode of Wingshooting USA TV starting July 1 on local stations, sports networks and national TV networks. Learn more here.

It's the off-season, and time to re-live some of the hunts from last fall. In this Field Debrief, I'll relate a chukar hunt we did on eclipse weekend last October in Northern Nevada. Fascinating finds, beautiful country, and a few lessons, too. Then, everyone offers suggestions on saving money on gear, trips, and dogs. And, what NOT to economize on. "Road Trip" has your mountain quail destination, and listeners share their bucket-list bird species. And it's all brought to you by: Pointer Shotguns, Sage & Braker Mercantile, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, ESPAmerica, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Recent recipient of the NAVHDA Jim & Bobby Applegate Award for Outstanding Volunteer Contributions, Phil Swain joins us to provide insights, tips, and a bit of "dog-ology." He's a trainer, clinician, test judge, bird hunter and all-around good guy willing to help just about anyone with a bird dog. Among other things, we talk developing a steady dog, motivating dogs, introduction to birds, how much praise is enough, how to pass a hunting test, why two whistles are better than one. Phil's decades of practical experience has benefited generations of hunters and will pay off for you too. "Handle It" covers my opinion on what is the single most important training tool; listeners chime in on what a hunting partner should never do. And it's all brought to you by: Pointer Shotguns, Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns, LandTrust.com, HiVizSights.com, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, ESPAmerica, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

A black slash slices over red-lined eyes, streaks down the breast, and connects at the keel as it cuts across the body of a flashy chukar partridge. Gray-blue feathers blend seamlessly into shades of dust-brown across its breast and back, but not its sides, where chukar apparently took some inspiration from zebras. Besides pheasants, chukars are arguably the most exotic-looking game birds in the United States. These birds have something in common: they didn't evolve here. Chukar are not native to North America. This bird's home range spans the Middle East and Asia, including Turkey, Jordan, Tehran, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, and Mongolia. In their native range, these birds have a penchant for steep, rocky outcroppings in arid landscapes. Their preference for rugged places translates to their North American range as well. Since its introduction to the United States decades ago, chukar have become an iconic North American upland game bird, and those who hunt them are lovingly referred to as “not right in the head.” Let's take a gander at this species' life history, habitat preferences, and robust hunting culture.

Beau Martonik is joined by Maven Optics founders and team members at the Maven HQ in Lander, Wyoming. Through their business model, Maven makes the highest-quality optics at half the price of their competitors. They discuss how Maven started, why they do things differently, Beau's first time Chukar hunting, the RS.2 Riflescope, the infamous riflescope drop test, the employees who make it all happen, direct-to-consumer benefits, and the best/worst things about working at Maven. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:11 - How Maven started and what the facility is like 00:15:05 - Why are Maven specs a little bit different from everything else? 00:17:54 - The Maven look 00:23:53 - Chukar hunting 00:30:56 - Bow hunting or rifle hunting? 00:37:56 - Favorite scope: RS2 00:40:50 - The infamous riflescope drop test 00:44:26 - Craig's introduction 00:46:40 - Sarah's introduction 00:48:00 - Jordan's introduction 00:49:34 - Shows and expos 00:50:40 - Direct-to-consumer benefits 00:56:36 - Best and worst things about working at Maven Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @mavenbuilt Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)  Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 130 of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, The team covers the following topics: - The guys react to the insane hate comments and anger on their Facebook the last couple of weeks. - The guys discuss the hypothetical question they received on their YouTube channel. Would we eat fake meat? - We try the pickled watermelon they got in South Dakota. - Kyle & AJ talk about Nashville Tennessee and the NWTF convention. - Chukar, turkey, chicken, or duck eggs? Which do we like best. - Would you ostrich hunt in Africa? - The guys actually hash out the details on their Hawaii episodes for The History Channel. Watch our HISTORY Channel show on: HISTORY: https://www.history.com/shows/the-green-way-outdoors & Carbon TV: https://www.carbontv.com/shows/the-green-way-outdoors-tv-show/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=en Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_g Website: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.comFollow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=en Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_g Website: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com

While at Pheasant Fest in Sioux Falls Matt and I took an hour out of an incredibly busy event to sit down and chat for an hour. We chat about him and his dogs, hunting upland birds in Hawaii, and much more. 

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Man! This one is interesting! They put 50 GPS transmitters of adult chukars last spring in Utah. The information they gathered was absolutly facinating! Hope you all enjoy!

Wild chukars, Huns, sharptails and sage grouse are Ryan's domain, roaming the uplands of Wyoming as an Orvis-endorsed hunting guide. He and his string of 10 dogs (setters, shorthairs and a springer) take clients into some of the roughest, most challenging terrain in the West, and he's got a few lessons for us. We cover the relative merits of setters versus shorthairs, learn about bird behavior, habitat, and he'll share his strategies and tactics for getting closer to birds. We'll talk conditioning dogs, training and pad care too. "Handle It" offers a new in-field energy supplement for dogs, and listeners share their own training goals for 2024. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns, LandTrust.com, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, ESPAmerica, ESPAmerica, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Episode 119: Coby Rowe Coby Rowe is someone who seems to have a hand in everything; Community and sporting events, Chukar huntng, wildlife management advisory board chair and most prominently- Nevada Chukar Hunters community Facebook Page administrator and creator. To say he has a vested interested in the future of the sport, is an understatement. After experiecing a near fatal medical event, his unique perspective on this thing we call "Chukar Hunting" is refreshing and should cause us all to take stock of what is important in our lives. ____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

It's no secret that TGWO only sponsors with partners with the best products. It should come as no surprise that the team loves the products from today's guest and supporter of the show, QuietKat. Heading up their marketing team, Logan Holtz joins the podcast to discuss QuietKat's history, their partnership with TGWO, and dishes on some exciting features on current and future models of their industry leading e-bikes. Watch QuietKat's ice fishing video: COMING SOON Check out QuietKat's website: www.QuietKat.com Check out Logan's hunts: youtube.com/@HoltzOutdoors Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=enYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_gWebsite: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com

On Episode 124 of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, The team covers the following topics: 1. The team talk to Carly B of the Flint, MI chapter of SCI about their upcoming squirrel hunting competition. 2. Karly talks about SCI's youth mentoring program. 3. Catching fake outdoorsmen and women 4. Overcoming gatekeepers in hunting and fishing 5. The guys describe “28 gaugers” to Karly. 6. Karly walks the guys through skeet shooting as a first date. 7. Kyle describes the best squirrel recipe he's encountered. 8. Picking a squirrel hunting spot and when to use a squirrel call 9. Karly hypes up some of SCI's potential educational events 10. Kyle announces Savage Arms new clothing line T he Green Way Outdoors is available for On-Demand and Streaming via The HISTORY Channel. Check your services to watch now!   Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=enYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_gWebsite: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com

On Episode 122 of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, The team covers the following topics with Brandon Cerecke and Dirk Sorrells of Boss Shotshells: 1. Kyle and Brandon talk about entrepreneurship and overcoming hurdles at the 5-year mark. 2. Brandon talks about growing pains and when he knew Boss was legitimate. 3. Brandon shares his passion and what he truly wants for Boss. 4. Kyle talks about the most important things to an employee. 5. Brandon and Kyle talk about how to run a company properly and how to create the right environment for employees. 6. Brandon breaks down why Boss is "direct to consumer" and the actual value of the product. 7. Brandon addresses the "cult" of Boss and the fan page. 8. The jump from steel to legacy to warchief. 9. Why copper-plated bismuth? 10. The competition in the waterfowl ammo industry. 11. The non-toxic shot debate and eating lead. 12. How The Green Way Outdoors and Boss Shotshells began to work together. 13. Why Kyle Green used Boss long before the partnership. The Green Way Outdoors is available for On-Demand and Streaming via The HISTORY Channel. Check your services to watch now! Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=enYoutube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_gWebsite: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com

Episode 118: Josh Meacham Presented by: Final Rise From Montana to Arizona, to pretty much everywhere inbetween, that is where you will find Josh Meachum. Trailing after is seven (soon to be eight) bird dogs, Josh is what you could describe as obsessed with bird hunting. With a weatlh and depth of knowledge on many aspects of bird hunting, Josh shares with us some great information on: Managing seven high energy bird dogs, His requirments for their behavior indoors,  Dominant bird finders, Snake avoidance, Pet insurance, getting a Brittany Spaniel, a comprehensive truck set up, some tasty nuggets on chukar hunting, memorable hunts and much much more.  

Yep, Chukar hunting is hard after all. Big surprise I know. After the first stop on our B3 cross country road trip we sat down to tell the tale. Bruce Potter, Nate Burbach, Nick Schade and myself recount the lessons learned and calories burned in pursuit of one of the most extreme upland bird hunts that there is.

I'm not sure if it was the trendiness of chukar hunting on social media or the fact that 2020 had everyone stuck at home and thinking of new things to try, but it sure seemed like chukar hunter numbers were at an all-time high this season in my neck of the woods. That even includes me, since this was my first season of seriously targeting chukar instead of just going a few times as a change of pace from quail or ducks. If we are truly serious about hunter recruitment and increasing hunter numbers, this growth in interest is great news! Even so, there's always a sharp pang of disappointment when you arrive at your favorite spot to find another hunter already there…even for the most enthusiastic supporters of R3 efforts. With the influx of upland bird hunters ought to come an influx of discussions about hunter etiquette while in the field. I make no claims of being an expert, neither in bird hunting nor in consistently good etiquette. I am sure that I have unintentionally done things that have annoyed another hunter or affected their day afield. But along with how-to articles and photos of our time in the mountains, I believe it's our responsibility to share perspectives on good etiquette to help new (and returning) hunters navigate some of these gray areas.

Wes Pierson is a captain and part owner of Bight Sportfishing. He has spent years and years searching for some of the biggest pelagic fish from tuna, swordfish and white seabass. He enjoys the dedication and knowledge it takes to seek out the elusive fish of white seabass. But Wes isn't just about fishing, on his day off, we decided to hike around in the high desert looking for Chukar and Quail. I liked his approach to being outside. His interest in adventure, animals, clean food and simply being outside more brought about a peace and wisdom that was refreshing to be around. If you have any desire to catch a White Seabass, I highly encourage you to seek out Bight Sportfishing and look up Wes on his instagram @onedowner

Episode 116: Mark Rusin Mark is a big wall climber, lobster diver and all-around outdoor focused individual. Living in Ojai, CA you wouldn't think "Chukar Hunter", but he is just that.  Mark was on a roadtrip, northbound along the Eastern Sierras and we were able to connect for a couple of days chasing Chukar in some of my favorite places. Having never experienced hunting over pointing dogs, it was a exciting opportunity to show it what all the rage is about. Join me this week as Mark and I discuss:  Similarities between Chukar Hunting and Lobster Diving, Climbing the nose of El Cap in Yosemite, Learning to Chukar hunt, getting his car burglarized while Chukar hunting, hunting with kids and much much more. Presented by: Final Rise  

As the Idaho Chukar trip comes to a close, I sit down with Spencer Daines and Doug Davis to recap the trip along with a bunch of other rabbit holes. Bittersweet last days at bird camp Are the bucket list trips worth it? Do they live up to expectations? Physical preparation for big trips Dog preparation in high heat and feet Finding spots Budget friendly trip tips Travel partners help split the cost Realistic expectations for your dogs The butter on toast= dog work! Chukar hunting stories Shooting birds is tough on the side of a mountain The bad days make the good days Trip highlights -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115: Lauren Stamm Presented by: Final Rise Lauren is the Southwest Regional Representative for Quail Forever. She also sits on the board for the Southern Nevada Quail Forever chapter. Her work both regionally and locally is helping to grow awareness to the upland bird population through research and ourtreach efforts.  Learn more about upland hunting in southern Nevada in this episode.  Connect with Lauren @lstamm@pheasantsforever.org ____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

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-Episode 114: Nevada Chukar Forecast 2023/24 with Nevada Department of Wildlife Upland Game Bird Specialist Justin Small Presented by: Final Rise- Premium Upland Vests Here it is, your comprehensive breakdown of the 23/24 Nevada Chukar Forecast.  This is your one- stop-shop for the best understanding of the numbers mean, where to go and what to look for when hunting Chukar in Nevada this year. hint hint- Its great news! Connect with Justin @ Justin.Small@NDOW.Org ____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

I've fielded so many questions over the years, I decided it was time to offer up a primer on hunting these fascinating, mystifying game birds. I've asked the dumb questions to smart hunters, learned a few things the hard way, and spent more than a few nights puzzling over their habits and habitat. If you've ever wondered where to find them, how to prepare, get your dog trained up, successful strategies and tactics from shot size to e-collar tricks, here's your starting point. Then, start walking. Uphill. Listeners tell us where they're going on opening day, and "Road Trip" offers some alternative information sources to get you on public-access land. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns, LandTrust.com, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Upland game hunters have a lot to look forward to! Our annual Chukar Forecast is out, the statewide youth chukar hunt is next Saturday, September 30, and the statewide general chukar season opener is right around the corner on Saturday, October 14. In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with NDOW's new Upland Game Staff Specialist Justin Small to prepare upland game hunters for the approaching seasons. Small introduces himself and tells us about his background, breaks down the 2023 Chukar Forecast, and explains the best locations across the state for hopeful hunters. Buy your license at ndowlicensing.com so you can join in on the fun. Make it a combination license so you can do some fall fishing while you're on your hunt! View the 2023-24 Chukar Forecast here: https://www.ndow.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-24-Nevada-Chukar-Forecast.pdf View our Small Game Hunting Regulations and Seasons Book here: https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/23NVSG.pdf

This is my hot take on the upcoming 23/23 Chukar Season, Himalyan Snowcock hunt, Mountain, What the weather means for Chukar season and the 2023 Chukar Chasers Foundation Youth Hunt- signs up open Presented by: Final Rise    If you enjoy the show please leave a rating/ review on Apple Podcasts      

NAME: Carson Fillin BREED: Deutsch Drahtaars (2), Teckel LOCATION: Kuna, ID TARGETS: Ducks, Chukar, Huns, Badgers? FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 197. Mo Lindley, Ep. 189. Martha Greenlee, Ep. 194. Rick Smith, The Whoa Series, and the Force Fetch Series GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people's stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%] onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%] DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%] Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

030Episode 112: Jared Oakleaf Presented by Final Rise Wyoming may not register as a hot spot for Chukar hunting. I'd say, the locals prefer it that way.  Generally, when Chukar hunting gets good (Dec, Jan, Feb) most people shift their thoughts to milder temperatures. Wyoming is a wild place, and the residents have to be a little wild as well. Jared grew up in Lander, Wyoming. He now works for the Bureau of Land Management and now helps manage the public resources he grew up exploring. From Chukar, Huns, Sage Grouse and mountains Grouse, Jared and his Setter, Rhiza , are never without an adventure to pursue. Join me this week as Jared and I discuss: Chukar's distinct love for Marijuana , 1st Chukar hunts 19th Century Exploration Novels, public land, and much, much more ____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

Pro trainer, chukar hunter, and author ... George DeCosta Jr. is also a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon fanatic. We'll talk puppy development, go to school on steadying a dog (hint: long before he encounters birds), and get a few chukar hunting tips too. George suggests some essential training gear and what he carries in his hunting vest that we should too. George's new book Tips and Tales covers just about everything you need to train a versatile dog, some hunting stories and a ton of wisdom. We'll go page by page through some of the stuff you are probably working on right now. Listeners tell us where their dog sleeps on a hunting trip, and the Handle It segment offers a DIY project that will steady your dog when a checkcord is impractical. And it's all brought to you by: Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns,, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

Episode 111: Jake McCraken - Table Rock Kennels Presented by: Final Rise - Premium Upland Vests Situated in Boise Idaho, Jake McCraken is the owner/ operator of Table Rock Kennels. Specializing in German Shorthaired Pointers, built for Chukar country, Jake knows what to look for when it comes to breeding, genetics and versatility. To say Jake has been dedicated to the GSP breed for most his life, is an understatement. As you'll learn from this episode, Jake's familial association with the breed strecthes back to Germany itself.  Join me this week as Jake and I discuss: German Shorthaired Pointers and their history, 1st Chukar hunts, a story fit for a movie, getting the most out your dog and your time, good training books to read and much, much more ____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

Episode 110: Derrick Volp Presented by: Final Rise If you remember back to Episode 93, Derrick Volp joined me for a "before and after the hunt" podcast. It was Derrick's first outing with his Griffon, Gads. I promised a follow up to recap the entire season. Well here it is.  Join me this week as Derrick and I cover a variety of topics to include; Things to do to reduce the main of the early season, using a Whoa post, force fetching his dog, sounding like a sext female Turkey and much, much more. _____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

Bird hunting industry insider, product designer and passionate hunter Matt Davis offers tips on chukar and Mearn's quail hunting from habitat to strategy, tactics to hints. He then outlines the thought behind his flagship product, the Final Rise strap vest, innovations and features. We learn about new products from the company as well. "Handle It" covers less-common forms of praise you might want to use in the field, and boy, do listeners have something to say about finding empty hulls in the field! Please visit our sponsors: Sage & Braker Mercantile, Pointer shotguns,, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, Midway USA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.  

Episode 108: Barratt Gorshe Its been two years since I've sat down with Barratt Gorshe. Quite alot has changed since then.... Now the owner/operator of Homefield Dog Training, specializing in gun dog training and breeding/development of quality English Setters.  In this episode Barratt and I discuss puppy training, his summer traininig program, what makes an English Setter desirable for a Chukar hunter.... and much, much more.   To learn more about Homefield Dog Training and their Summer Program _____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts, Thanks! ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

Episode 107: Trakn Outdoors Presented by: Final Rise  Every Chukar hunter loves a good story. Usually, one filled with adversity and challenge. Afterall, we can all relate in one fashion, or another. The team from Trakn Outdoors experienced one I can very much relate to: getting stuck in the desert after a Chukar hunt...in the middle of winter.  Join me this week as I hear more about their misfortunes and how the remained mentally strong in the face of adversity. _____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com

Episode 106: Scott Christensen Presented by: Final Rise Scott was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He now works as Finance Manager for the company goHunt. Scott helps provide some clarity on strategy, terrain and viablity of hunting Chukar in the greater Las Vegas area. Also, goHunt recently launched a new mapping program, which Scott explains in depth, and especially its usabilty for us Chukar hunters.  goHunt Discount Code: Memorial 50 (50 points back)- for their Explorer program/ Memorial 100 (100 points back) for their Insider Program _____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com  

Episode 106: Kent Goodman This episode is what this podcast is all about. You, the lisenter. Kent Goodman has been hunting Chukar in Eastern Oregan and Idaho for the last 40 years. Filled with a lifetime of experience, knowledge and observational antecdotes, Kent is what I call the "Diamonds", those that have zero social media presence and just hunt for the love of it. Join me this week and Kent graces us with his stories that date back all the way to his time as a twelve year old chasing Chuks. Kent shares some tips on fixing a creeping dog, gear, good stories....you know how it goes _____________________________________________ If you enjoy the podcast please go and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts ____________________________________ Connect with me: Email: Upchukarpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @upchukar  Website: Upchukar.com