Episodes
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Episode 49: 2019/20 Nevada Chukar Forecast w/ NDOW's Chief Game Bird Specialist Shawn Espinosa.
The forecast is finally out and is cause for many a discussion amongst the Nevada Chukar hunting scene. To breakdown the numbers and what is all means for the upcoming season, I sat down with the man who knows to explain it all in detail.
Topics covered:
How the survey was conducted and how it differed from previous years, why the survey exists, what the numbers mean, reasons for low bird counts in certain areas and some unpublished information you will definitely want to hear.
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Lathrop and Sons boots, Chukar Chasers apparel, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and MtnOPs.
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Episode 48: 2019 Himalayan Snowcock Scouting recap w/ Garhart Stephenson.
After spending a couple days exploring the rugged landscape that Himalayan Snowcock call home, writer Garhart Stephenson and I sat down at camp to give a recap of our experience and provide some information on conditions, gear, ammo selection and much more.
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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Episode 47: Dr. Mark Ditsworth, DVM.
Dr. Mark is a Veterinarian and the Chukar gem I have referred to in previous episodes. With over 35 years of Chukar hunting experience: You wont find him on social media, you have to go out and find him, or he finds you.
Topics Discussed:
Chukar hunting at 61 years old, What makes you a Chukar hunter, access to public lands, dealing with dogs issues; Fox tails, do stomachs twist?, administering your own puppy vaccines and the myths of the Rattlesnake vaccine, owning two pairs of boots over 20 years, his gear of choice and much, much more.
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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Episode 46: Join me on this episode as I breakdown the gear I use Chukar hunting. Regardless of whether your are a seasoned chukar chasers, or new to the chase, you will gain insight into the gear I use and why. I also cover hunting with, or without and a dog and how I approach puppy training with our new family arrival, Harper, the German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP).
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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Episode 45: Garhart Gerald Stephenson, Writer, joins the show to di=scuss his 2018 solo Himalayan Snowcock hunt in Nevada's Ruby Mountains.
Topics Discussed:
First experiences into Upland Hunting, getting Chukar fever, my bird dog is a Border Collie, so you want to be a writer?, the Upland diversity in Wyoming, No smartphone = More hunting, simplifying life, the finer details of Snowcock hunting; gear breakdown, the perfect 16ga load, dangerous weather, hunting solo, bringing your dog and much, much more
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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Episode 44: Dr. Carolyn Dolan, DPT joins the show to discuss the ever present issue of managing pain and inflammation- which is all too familiar for us Chukar hunters!
Topics Discussed:
What do we really know about how the body deals with inflammation, how do NSAIDS impact the healing process, Injury recovery stages, Nutritional considerations to healing, 5 principles of healing, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, Supplements to assist in reducing inflammation, Vitakinetics, assessing Hurt vs. Harm, how to increase your time in the chukar hills and much, much more
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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, advice from the anorexic Santa Clause, Sage & Braker and much more
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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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 realities of turning a passion into a profession, Road House is the movie equivalent to Chukar Hunting, do guides play a role in hunter recruitment, hunting dogs are like expensive cars and much more
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products and Mtn Ops
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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 considerations as you age, the 28 Day challenge, NSF safe facilities, K9 Athlete supplements, protein intake and much much more.
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partner with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots and Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 enjoyment while climbing the hills!
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots and Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 again, tailgate tales, What is your definition of a "limit", first chukar ever, gettin' Kevin Costnered and much more
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage and Braker gun cleaning products
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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 Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop & Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 in shape and yourself! and much more
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 Setters,NSTRA, Whoa to food, the value of only shooting pointed birds, using food to create a bond, exposing a new dog to gunfire and much more!
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 sizes, native and introduced species and their management practices, the effects of Ravens and Crows on Sage Grouse, finding Gambel's Quail in southern Nevada, a re-introduction program of a previous native species (this one is cool) and much, much more.
A big Thank You to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Son boots, Sage and Braker gun cleaning products
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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 the month of February an opportunity to join him on an upland hunt next season. A great opportunity supporting a very great cause. To donate visit the link below:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4389681&fr_id=99621&pg=personal
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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 .410. If that isn't interesting enough, Tyler is also a Falconer, or "Hawker", and uses his two Goshawks to both hunt and as a nuisance control measure for his business.
Plus, I was able to help him get his first wild Chukar!
The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by:
Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots and Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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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 bigger factor that natural talent, being attacked by a Moose in B.C., hunting with your kids, living in Reno and hunter etiquette.
The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by:
Lathrop and Sons Boots, Chukar Chasers apparel and Sage and Braker gun cleaning products
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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 its many interesting topics. If you love a good story and have a passion for upland hunting, take the time and read this book.
The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by: Chukar Chasers, Lathrop and Sons Boots and Sage & Braker gun cleaning products
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