Anyone chasing Chukars this weekend?

[gshorthair]

It sounds like there are some people that would like to find the wily chukars. They can be found on any mountain range from the front all the way to the nevada border. They like steep rocky slopes covered with scattered brush and grass. We are lucky because there is lots of public lands that hold good numbers of birds. This time of year a topo map can be used to locate water sources. The chukars are usually not too far away. There is a study going on in the state . The people working on that study tell me the chukars had a good nesting seaon. The best way to get close these little mountain goats is a good pointing dog that will point the birds and give me a chance to climb within shotgun range. If you want you can put a collar on the dog that will imitate a hawk scream. The is extremely useful in recovering cripples.To those who get out let us know how you did.I usually wait until it is a little colder and the rattlesnakes aren't out. Gshorthair
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