Gun Dog Forum

Bugchucker wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:46 am

Greetings fellow bird chasers. I live in Northern NV and my passion is chukar hunting. I recently had to put my GSP down and now I'm running a 5 year old English Pointer and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (rescue). While chukar is my primary interest I also chase quail and grouse, with a few private pheasant hunts a year. Glad to be part of this group.

Phil

Bugchucker wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:05 pm

Welcome to he forum. What area of Northern Nevada? I spend a lot of time chasing birds in Elko county.

Garrison

Steve007 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:09 pm

Indeed. But, uh, what is the derivation of the board name "bugchucker?" Not that I'm being critical. Do you throw bugs around?
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oldbeek wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:11 pm

welcome. My last chukar hunt was up near Orvada when I was 75. Had some health issues after that. Getting another spare part so I may be back at it next year. I enjoy flat land quail at 80. Brittany guy.

oldbeek wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:32 pm

Have you ever done NSTRA ? Northern Cal-nevada region is having a trial in Vinton, NV on March 19-20. Nstra is designed to replicate bird hunting and to extend your season. Pretty close to Reno. If you have never done it, you should give us a look. Lots of great guys that will make you feel right at home. Bring your dog and shotgun. They may have a spot for you as a bye dog. Nstra.org is our web site for more information.

Bugchucker wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:43 am

oldbeek wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:32 pm

Have you ever done NSTRA ? Northern Cal-nevada region is having a trial in Vinton, NV on March 19-20. Nstra is designed to replicate bird hunting and to extend your season. Pretty close to Reno. If you have never done it, you should give us a look. Lots of great guys that will make you feel right at home. Bring your dog and shotgun. They may have a spot for you as a bye dog. Nstra.org is our web site for more information.

I've never been, but I'd love to. I'll see if I can make it. Thanks for the info!

oldbeek wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:50 pm

North and south support each other as much as possible. NCN trials are much closer to Reno than coming down to so cal. There are 3 NCN members that consistently come to so cal trials.I am only 45 miles from so cal permanent grounds. Were you able to navigate the NSTRA.org site? Go to regional to find regions. Find Norcal/nevada region, go to president then dropdown to (more) . There you will see this years trial schedule and locations. That may help with your decision. Last year we had a fellow come in to watch. joined to fill a bye spot. Ran as a paid bye and went home with 2nd place.( green gulches also near Vinton)