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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Last week's chukar farewell |
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Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:50 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Last Sunday, the closing bell sounded on our season for chukars and huns. Once again, I hiked way back in to country that sees no other boot tracks. It's a lot of work, but so worth it to be in complete silence, away from all humanity for some hours completely immersed in the hunt, memories, and breathtaking scenery.
This isn't a remote location teeming with chukars so much as it is a remote location running over with serenity...and that is what matters most on the closer when I know all too well that I will wake up the next morning, look at Rusty and feel bad for him since that the time of year he lives for is once again over. Me too, but he gets so many fewer bird seasons than I do, and this too gives the day much weight.
This is that place where the roads all end in the flat country below, something to ponder when looking at some of the scenic photos. Yep, my truck is somewhere down in that basin while I roam the ridges and peaks. Completely worth it.
It is interesting how dee ja vu works. Last year I bagged a hun/chukar double up there when a mixed covey lifted off (two coveys joined up actually). This year, standing in the same spot, I was blessed with another attempt. I missed the chukar! Oh well, a bonus hun to go with five chukars is more than anybody could ever ask for. It was a satisfying season, even if it took more work to find chukars.
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_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:18 am
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Joined: 06 Apr 2007
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Location: The Great Northwet
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Thanks for the photos. Gorgeous country. One of the things I love most about chukar hunting is its remoteness. I almost never see another hunter. Just miles of rocks and sage, incredible vistas looking down into deep canyons, solitude, great exercise, punctuated with beautiful dog work and high drama. It is incredibly addicting, and my favorite outdoor pursuit. |
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:21 am
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Joined: 24 Jun 2013
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Location: canandaigua - western n.y. (formerly deerhunter)
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my question would be - what kind of post partum , last day blues does Rusty go thru !!?? He seems to have been enjoying ALL of these episodes , he must be going thru some blues !! |
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:06 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
Posts: 2807
Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Garhart,
Great stuff as usual!
Pine Creek/Dave
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:10 pm
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Joined: 30 Jul 2018
Posts: 58
Location: Dayton Wa.
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Ahh! Chukars, the best game bird God created. Great job WyoChukar, you make an old mans heart sparkle. |
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:28 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
Posts: 2126
Location: Hudson,Wy
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Post season blues? Not the blues so much as that look of bewilderment and disappointment when I go out the door without him, especially with a shotgun (goose season is still open). Sometimes I take him when I pass shoot geese; he blends in great with cattails now the green fades out and they have turned a golden orange. For the most part, he makes it obvious that he wants to go bird hunting whenever I get near the front door...you know the look... |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Wed Feb 17, 2021 5:01 pm
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Joined: 03 Sep 2007
Posts: 161
Location: Orangevale (aka, Sacramento)
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I will say...
You are my hero, between the snowcock adventures and... (everything else)
I was "there" on that last weekend too. A tad warm for the dog, Saturday blowing like crazy. Found country that seemed like I was the only human to ever be there, and a few birds that flushed too far out. But, the way I've been shooting this year it wouldn't have mattered if they were standing still... keep up your writing and photos, please |
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Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:10 pm
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Joined: 17 Jan 2014
Posts: 1384
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Spectacular photography on those last shots. A great way to end the 2020 hunting season. Hope we get a few more... |
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Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:49 pm
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Joined: 08 May 2018
Posts: 197
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Thanks for the great photos. |
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Sun Mar 21, 2021 4:41 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
Posts: 2807
Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Wyochukar,
Great pictures Garhart - As usual!
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man |
_________________ "L.C. Smith America's Best" - John Houchins
Pine Creek Grouse Dog Trainers |
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