Upchukar Podcast

Episode 43: Fred Bohm, adventurer, hunter, writer, photographer and owner of Sage & Braker joins the podcast this week. Topics Discussed: Early-late season Dusky Grouse hunting strategies, behaviors of Dusky Grouse, Hunting year-round, Chukar hunting in Colorado, backpacking for Chukar, the value of checking your maps, shotgun selection, choosing the right shot size for both Chukar and Grouse, adv...

Episode 42: I visited the First Lite HQ in Ketchum, Idaho for a wild game dinner and to record this episode with First Lite's Ross Copperman, Chase Millemann and Idaho hunting/fishing guide Zac Mayhew. Topics Discussed: the life of a hunting guide, lessons learned, expectations vs. realities, why did you choose your dog breed, shotgun selection, favorite bird to hunt, new First Lite products, the...

Episode 41: Coach Mark Paulsen joins the podcast to discuss his company, Wilderness Athlete. In a world containing so much information regarding health and fitness, Coach P discusses how Wilderness Athlete can fit into the equation of your life both on and off the mountain. Topics Discussed: Coaching D1 athletes, Hydration and the role it plays in performance, What is a Superman, Nutritional consi...

Episode 40: Chris King is back! And bringing with him his knowledge of health and fitness and its application into Chukar hunting. He and I discuss ideas on how to maximize the off season to be #chukarstrong when the season arrives. Whether you are the type that hikes themselves into shape, or takes a concerted approach to being prepared we can all agree that we want to maximize our experience and...

Episode 39: One Year Anniversary Episode!! I figured it was only fitting to take it back to where it all started- bringing back the Chukar Chasers!! And a HUGE thank you to all of YOU that have stuck around and continued to support the podcast.  Topics Discussed: The Chukar Chasers Foundation, 2019 Youth Hunt and 2019 Banquet, Making short films, Wild Horses, Chukar hunting makes you feel young ag...

Episode 38: Hunter Burkett, Biologist with the Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI). Subjects discussed: What is a lek, path to becoming a biologist, What SGI does, markin' fences, how many species of sage brush?, cross-breeding sage brush, Ichthyosaurs in Nevada, teaching his English Setter to retrieve, Chukar hunting, reading bird country, accepting hand-me-downs; and more The Upchukar Podcast is partne...

Episode 37: Hunting for Adventure w/ Hannah Martini & Steve Elicegui. A hunting couple who share a passion for chasing Chukar with their German Wirehair Pointer, Willow. Topics Covered: Falling in love after getting hit by a car, being a first time bird dog owner, learning from your uncle, What is a Whoa board, adventuring together, chasing Chukar, What the hell is a Chachalaca and much more   The...

Episode 36: Coty Munson joins the podcast to share his experiences Chukar hunting and growing up as a 3rd generation Nevadan.  Some of the topics discussed: Packrats infiltrating your trailer, what is Chukar camp, barbed wire ruins your day, Who named your dog, Griffons & DDs, shooting his grandpa, importance of gun safety, how to keep your wife Chukar hunting, the importance of keeping your dog i...

Episode 35: Bret Wonnacott. Bret is the owner/handler of NSTRA (National Shoot To Retrieve Assoc) champion English Setters and an Upland hunting enthusiast. Listening back on the conversation, this was more akin to chatting with a buddy, than an interview. Success!!! Some of the topics covered: working with hunting dogs from a young age, turning down a pair of cowboy boots for his dog, GSPs and Se...

Episode 34: Nevada Dept. of Wildlife Upland Game Bird Staff Specialist Shawn Espinosa. If you love upland hunting in Nevada, or have an interest in trying it in the future, this episode is for you. A comprehensive dive into the many diverse upland birds Nevada contains and a historical overview of their populations over the years.  Some of the topics covered: Life cycle of upland birds, brood size...

Episode 33: Jeff Lusk. As a well known figure in the big game back country hunting world, Jeff and I discuss his new passion for Chukar hunting. Now equipped with a Setter and a Cocker, he is ready to endure the sweet and miserable world of chasing red legs. Jeff, in an effort to assist his friend Curt's efforts to raise money for St. Jude's Childhood Cancer fund, has offered the highest donor in...

Episode 32: Tyler Sladen @sladen_scyther embarked on a North American Quail Slam which required him to travel to different states, eventually ending up in Nevada. Tyler shares his experiences and the stories and friends that really shaped this accomplishment. And, if completing the slam in three months didn't come with its own set of challenges, he decided to up the ante and use only a break-gun ....

Episode 31: Jay Kincaid @kincaidoutdoors is a former World Champion freestyle Kayaker, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Ultra Marathoner and one of the best Chukar hunters I have met. Jay introduced me to the magic of owning and hunting with great German Shorthaired Pointers and is still someone I seek advice from to this day.  Topics Covered: The hunt we were driving back from, hard work is a bigg...

Episode 30: Andy Wayment, Author, "The Heartbeat of the Woods". Andy is another great example of an upland hunter who has taken his experiences and compiled them into a book that both inspires and teaches. His varied experiences in the grouse woods have provided him with a humble perspective both on the seriousness of mother nature and Ol' Ruff himself. In this episode we dive into the book and it...

Episode 29: Vern Gruwell. A passionate soul that shines through in his career as a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter and through his rich family history of chasing Chukar. Growing up, Vern was exposed to every aspect of what it means to be a Chukar hunter and the skills you need to craft in order to be successful. He has mastered the use of the Chukar call, which he demonstrate purely through the use o...

Episode 28: Pat Wray, Author; A Chukar Hunter's Companion . Pat has constructed a complete how-to book on Chukar Hunting. From the history of the bird in the U.S. to various considerations of physical preparedness, successfully hunting without a dog and the many excuses we tell after a miss shot! Both Pat and the book are a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend any tenure of Chukar hunter to...

Episode 27: Rob Jones, Matt Rawlinson and Tenleigh Warren. We embarked on a pheasant hunt in Northern California, but after arriving, realized we had a permitting issue . Never a group to be discouraged, we headed out to two different spots and had a great time chasing Chukar, Valley Quail and even a Snipe.  Topics discussed: CA hunt permits and units, locating good chukar country, taking your kid...

Episode 26: JC Bosch, No Limits Kennels. JC is the owner of No Limits Kennels   based out of Heizer, Kansas. Topics discussed: Chasing Chukar, How to teach a dog to retrieve, taking a chance on the dream, psychology of dogs and more.. The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you in part by: Chasers Chasers , Lathrop and Sons boots , Sage & Braker gun cleaning products

Episode 25: Matt Davis, VP of Sales & Marketing for MTN OPS.  Subjects Discussed: The excitement of seeing your dog on point, being a role model, Chukar hunting, escaping the embarrassing social media handle "M-Dizzle", underground hip hop, what MTN OPS is doing in the Upland Community, how to get noticed in the industry, social media is weird and what MTN OPS supplements are best for Chukar Hunti...

Episode 24: Harrison Bryk is a chef from Vancouver, Canada and a fanatical Chukar hunter, yes, there are Chukar in Canada! Topics covered; What its like Chukar Hunting in Canada, hunting without a dog, how aging Chukar in your fridge is not a good idea, steps to getting your hunting license in Canada, whats a PAL and how to use hawks to help you hunt.    The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by C...

Episode 23: Tyler Smith, Vom Hochland Kennel. Tyler is a breeder of Deutsch Kurzhaar. We cover many topics related to the breed to include: how to choose a puppy, what sets is apart from the German Shorthaired Pointer, tail docking, the testing process, breeding and the history of the versatile gundog.   The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by Chukar Chasers , Lathrop and Sons boots ; Profession...

Episode 22: Jorge Ramirez, Upland Jitsu. Jorge is a writer, blogger and avid Upland bird hunter from Southern California. Through his writing he provides a different perspective  on how to pursue Upland birds. Jorge also explains how he became enamoured with the Ithaca 37 pump shotgun, which all started with a hippy and a VW repair shop.   The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by Chukar Chasers ,...

Episode 21: Josh Cypers, Vom Roter Bartschlucht Kennel. This week I get an education on the Deutsch Drahthaar and what sets it apart from other hunting dogs. Josh explains the testing criteria for the breed. If you are curious about the Draht or just love bird dogs this episode will hopefully answer some questions.   This podcast is brought to you by Chukar Chasers , Lathrop and Sons boots ; Profe...

This is a recap of our 2018 Himalayan Snowcock hunt in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada with Matt Hardinge and Alaskan Terry. We spent four days in the mountains with Project Upland film maker and photographer Wil Sensing. Collectively we were all able to harvest birds, which is very rare.    The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by: Chukar Chasers , Lathrop and Sons boots ; Professional Boots, Profe...

Episode 20: Jeremy Froland, A Native Nevadan and Chukar hunter joins the podcast to discuss a variety of topics to include; Himalayan Snowcock shotgun/ ammo selection, patterning your shotgun, the need to hone you shotgun skills, how tough Chukar really are, keeping water and a shovel in your truck, bladders vs. bottles, water filtration and Ptarmigan hunting. Im sure I missed a few topics.  Alask...