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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: nwalpineguide on October 11, 2023, 09:59:54 AM

Title: Chukar opener
Post by: nwalpineguide on October 11, 2023, 09:59:54 AM: Managed to find some fast flyers Sunday. Beautiful day to get some exercise. Damned if these birds don't demand respect; both for where they live and how hard to connect. Must have run into 4-5 coveys and shot half a box of shells before the day was over.
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Post by: 2MANY on October 11, 2023, 10:22:53 AM: Where's the dog?
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Post by: mcrawfordaf on October 11, 2023, 10:24:10 AM: Taking the picture. With enough training.. anything is possible :chuckle:
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Post by: Angry Perch on October 11, 2023, 10:26:01 AM: Quote from: 2MANY on October 11, 2023, 10:22:53 AM
Where's the dog?

Mike don't need no dog! :chuckle:
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Post by: 2MANY on October 11, 2023, 10:27:52 AM: Then he should at least wear a shock collar.
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Post by: nwalpineguide on October 11, 2023, 10:37:18 AM: Dog... what's a dog?
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 11, 2023, 11:51:16 AM: Come on Mike if you had a dog you would get more than 1 bird!!!
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Post by: nwalpineguide on October 11, 2023, 11:58:17 AM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on October 11, 2023, 11:51:16 AM
Come on Mike if you had a dog you would get more than 1 bird!!!

True! but then I'd gain a "reputation" and have to learn how to count. I don't need either. :chuckle:
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Post by: 2MANY on October 11, 2023, 12:37:32 PM: Dem things love springs.
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Post by: 7mmfan on October 11, 2023, 12:49:52 PM: Looks like fun. I've only ever chased them around with my truck when they run down the middle of the road in Oak Creek. Never have chased them with a gun. I figure that is probably a lot more work.
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Post by: bankwalker on October 14, 2023, 06:14:49 PM: Man that looks fun! I need to try
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 14, 2023, 06:22:08 PM: The first Chucker hunt is for sport, after that it’s revenge.🤯
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Post by: bankwalker on October 15, 2023, 11:58:15 AM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on October 14, 2023, 06:22:08 PM
The first Chucker hunt is for sport, after that it’s revenge.🤯

That's my type of hunt!! If revenge isn't on the menu. Are you even hunting?
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Post by: J-Bone on October 22, 2023, 06:49:25 PM: That looks like a gorgeous spot to hunt chukar. On a very general level, where is that?
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 23, 2023, 05:16:10 AM: E. Wa :chuckle:
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Post by: nwalpineguide on October 30, 2023, 04:43:16 PM: Birds were high this past weekend. Had to climb a couple thousand feet to even get into them. Found tracks in the snow as well.

Boy do I miss allot! Finally switched to number 6's with modified choke in my 12 gauge Franchi Affinity III. Hunting? Revenge shooting is the game with these Devil birds. But they do taste good.

Try the Columbia River breaks between Wenatchee and Chelan Butte! Climb until you find or hear birds then hunt across the slopes. Cheat grass, water and rocky promontories = chukar. Period. The end.

Precarious footing/purchase where I find birds. Sometimes it is not in your self preservation interest to aim and shoot at a passing bird or covey. You could end up... seriously injured shooting at them. Just sayin'.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 30, 2023, 04:46:48 PM: “Revenge shooting” Love it!

I’m glad you had a nice hunt.