Chukar Hunting

[fethrduster]

JLS, I bet if you weren't missing birds you would enjoy it more. 

[wildweeds]

Yeah I feel I have,But I been on better quail hunts,that are easier on all partys involved.Different strokes for different folks,I'll stick to the blue buzz bomb hunting,it's easier on a body that's rode hard and put up wet.

I personally think chukar hunting is way overrated...........it's all about the ego IMO.I will concur that they eat very well but no better than a quail............they are just twice as big is all.

Have you ever been on a good chuckar hunt?

[Maverick]

You stick to the quail. More chuckar for the rest of us! 

[JLS]

Yes, more for me to miss.  If steel shot is ever mandated for chukar hunting, I'll be a primary reason.

[Timberstalker]

JLS,
just a heads up if you dont know but there are a lot of areas oover here on the Eastside that are Steel shot only now, upland included. There is a whole page in the upland bir regs that defines the areas.

[JLS]

Yes, I'm aware of them.

[wildweeds]

Deal.......... more quail for me 

You stick to the quail. More chuckar for the rest of us! 

[Phantom Gobbler]

Well ... finally broke the ice on Chukars this weekend thanks to the help from some friends (including Turkey Slayer) on where to go.  Had to buy a new (used) side by side to change my luck!     Late season is a fun time to chase them for sure.

Happy Hunting in 2012 Everyone!

[clindsayrun]

In my opinion it's been a good Chukar year, even with the minimal snow fall. Only problem with no snow is the cactus is pretty bad. The birds have been holding tight for us. All I shoot is steel shot and we've had no issues. The Huns seem to be pretty educated this late in the season. Quail numbers seem down to me though. Maybe it's only specific to the area.

[Phantom Gobbler]

I'm hunting with a double.  Any advise for non-toxic shot.  This gun is tightly choked without screw in chokes.

[Maverick]

I think you're better off sticking with lead in that gun.

[jennyfell55]

I'm having to borrow my grandfather's side by side until my new barrel arrives, so I'm in the same boat as you are Phantom. All I've read about that should be safe is Kent's Tungsten Matrix, and Hevi Shot's Classic Doubles. I haven't been able to find the tungsten on any store shelves, and the classic doubles was about $30 for 10 shells

[Phantom Gobbler]

Will have to try some of the non-toxic shells to see how they pattern.  One more picture of of one of our birds.  Good luck to everyone with finishing up your season.

[turkey slayer]

Great pick Phantom I am glad that could help. Thanks again for the seaducks can't wait to get started on them

[fethrduster]

Good going!  I'm envious you actually found chukars in WA.  I spent all day yesterday trying to find chukars again near Vantage, again with no success.  So far, I'm 0 for 6 trips hunting  central WA. chukars, but I slay them in Oregon, and I have a great dog.  Really frustrating.  Anyone have any suggestions?  I live in Tacoma and I know I should go to Asotin or maybe up near Omak, but I can drive the same distance to OR. and not have to re-invent the wheel.

As for non-toxic alternatives, look up RST shells or New Era shotshells.  They sell Nice Shot and ITX shells (both are just like lead more or less) made for older doubles that are very effective.  Steel sucks.  Or, buy a reloader and some nice shot or ITX shot from Ballistic Products or Precision Reloading and roll your own.   I shoot sxs's exclusively and will vouch for this option.