Chukar Action!!

[Elkhunter]

It was rough today, wind was swirling and birds were running! Took some good dog work and some lucky shooting! Lost Woody on point with the garmin, it had me in a toilet bowl formation looking for him....

Ruger and Sadie sharing a find, I did not even see Ruger at first since he was in ambush position!

Woody pointing a single from a LONG WAYS....

Best part of the night was walking over into a saddle and finding Sadie on point with Woody on point below her, just a single to end the day.

Woody still kinda rusty at the whole retrieve part of the game, hence you can see him in the background still looking for it...


Great day!

[DonF]

Do you mean with the Garmin on you couldn't find him? I thought those things were supposed to be fool proof. Nice dog, really like that avatar photo!

[Elkhunter]

It was telling me all sorts of different directions!

[DonF]

It was telling me all sorts of different directions!

Ah yes! You got the female one!

[AG74]

It was telling me all sorts of different directions!

Ah yes! You got the female one!

Now, THAT'S funny, right there...!!!!!

[Gertie]

I work with GPS/GIS systems quite a bit and there are a few explanations that might have had an influence on your GPS accuracy. When you are located in the northern hemisphere between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. can be problematic due to satellite availability (Earth tilt. This problem can be compounded by steep topography (particularly northern slopes), steep, narrow canyons and heavy canopy cover (obviously not an issue in this case). Another common problem, which I suspect might have influenced your situation to a greater extent would be 'bounce-off'. It's when the signal coming from the satellite 'bounces off' topographic features like cliffs, rocks, etc. I've experienced a lot of problems with this on north-facing steep slopes and in bowls. Another explanation, and this is actually a lot more common than you would think, is that the military 'messes' with the satellites. I'm not sure why or how but have been told that at various training sessions I've been to. If you want to get deep in the weeds on this you can check out http://www.trimble.com/gps/howgps.shtml. It's a good tutorial that gives you the basics. They're nice to have but have definitely been a huge source of frustration for me on more occasions than I care to recount.

Btw, great pictures! Makes me miss when I lived back in that country.

[JWP58]

Man, everytime i see these chukar posts i get all amped up about chukar hunting....and i've NEVER been lol

man i cant wait to move to chukar country.....or atleast closer..

[Wyobio]

Man, everytime i see these chukar posts i get all amped up about chukar hunting....and i've NEVER been lol

man i cant wait to move to chukar country.....or atleast closer..

Be sure your lungs and thighs are in good shape! They are the devil bird!

Here is something I have experienced many times: Walk around steep country. Get sweaty, breath heavily. Dogs get birdy. More hiking in steep country, sweating, thighs burning. Dogs point. Birds get up almost out range. Fire desperation long shot, miss. Break open gun to reload. Birds flush almost at my feet, gun is open. Watch bird fly straight away unmolested.....

When everything goes right, no bird is more satisfying to hunt than wild chukar....

[Elkhunter]

You forgot about the ice covered rocks that make you face plant.

[DGFavor]

Good stuff! Keep gettin' 'em out there!

It was telling me all sorts of different directions!

Those things are messed up. I can't believe I never just smashed mine against a rock or something!!

[ultracarry]

Nice pics and glad to hear the old man is doing better.

[jimbo&rooster]

Man, everytime i see these chukar posts i get all amped up about chukar hunting....and i've NEVER been lol

man i cant wait to move to chukar country.....or atleast closer..

I hear ya. of all the game birds I want to chase around Chuckar are on top of my list.... The more I hear about how tough the hunting is makes me want to find out if its really that bad or if the locals are just rying to keep us out .

Great pics man.

Jim

[Elkhunter]

Nice pics and glad to hear the old man is doing better.

I wish that were true.... He is at the vet now, he was throwing up all night and still will not walk anywhere. His feet are swelling up and he looks rough. I will know more in a few hours.

[pumatom]

Man, everytime i see these chukar posts i get all amped up about chukar hunting....and i've NEVER been lol

man i cant wait to move to chukar country.....or atleast closer..

I hear ya. of all the game birds I want to chase around Chuckar are on top of my list.... The more I hear about how tough the hunting is makes me want to find out if its really that bad or if the locals are just rying to keep us out .

Great pics man.

Jim

We got about 5 zillion acres of desert and rocky cliffs to chase Chukars in.
Most of it public, for anyone who has a hankering.