Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 26, 2015 My friend Matt wanted to try to get some Chukar before the season ended and work his young dog so we headed out Sat. Immediately walking toward the monster mountain we were going to climb we jumped Quail but neither of us had our gun loaded, so they got a pass. We picked our way up the side of some nasty stuff to get up where the chukar were. We passed a lot of sheep sign, but didn't see any sheep. Of course we didn't stop and glass or anything. Saw a couple golden Eagles soaring below! Us once up on the rim. I also jumped a beautiful almost blonde bobcat that was working the rim rock looking for chukar as well. After walking several miles and just appreciating the other wildlife sitings and the clean desert air we jumped a covey way too far out to shoot. His young dog is still learning and blew right through them. After another hour or so, we flushed a double and I dropped the lone bird of the day. Had a few more get up way too far out to shoot, so that was it for the day. By the time we got back to the truck, I was physically spent. Coming off a week of flu doesn't make chukar hunting any easier. If your wondering if your in pretty good shape or not? Go chukar hunting, you will find just how fit you are! Lot of work, but it felt great to get my first Chukar in years. My absolute favorite game bird. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Awesome!!!! Nicely done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 26, 2015 This may sound like a stupid question. Was this in Az? Great job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KidBowHunter Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Sweet!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted January 26, 2015 I'll second with an additional stupid question. .. Where in AZ? Not your secret spot just general area of state. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 26, 2015 CA side, but they are up on the strip and a few other places in AZ. Any where from Lucerne Valley to Red mountain has Chukar in CA. The entire Eastern Sierras the whole length of the State has then as well. UT and NV have very good Chukar hunting. You are looking for giant volcanic mountains jutting up out of the desert that have Cheat grass and s water source. Often where there is desert sheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 No pic of the dog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted February 3, 2015 No pic of the dog? The dog did blow out a nice covey....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted February 4, 2015 A couple of Matt and the dog when we stopped to rest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Absolute beautiful dog. Them birds sure are purdy. TJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Chukar and the country they live in is pretty spectacular. Yep, his dog is good looking too. Love watching dogs work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
