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Episode 82: Ben Warner Living in Bend Oregon, "Big Ben" embodies the true nature of a Chukar Hunter- tireless optimism and steadfast determination. His good-natured personality and willingness to share his strategies on finding new Chukar spots makes for one great episode. Join us this week as we learn more strategies on finding new Chukar spots, Iraqi Chukar, battle- tested Chukar gear for a 6'4" 250 lb Chukar hunter, the Golden Rule for Chukar Hunting and much, much more. The Upchukar Podcast is presented by: OnX Hunt App, Eukanuba Dog Food, Franchi USA, First Lite hunting apparel, Chukar Chasers and Project Upland

Episode 79: Reed and Jordon Tolotti - brothers and creators of the YouTube channel "Reels and Ridges" If you have siblings, inevitably there is going to be competition. That competition likely changes and evolves as you get older......or does it? From their teenage years, now stretching into adulthood, the coveted "Chukar Trophy" has exchanged hands, albeit reluctantly, between Jordon and Reed. But far more that a competition, its a continued way to strengthen their bond as brothers. Join us on this episode as we dive into the genesis of the Chukar Trophy, Chukar hunting, gear, their "Reels and Ridges" YouTube channel and much, much more. The Upchukar Podcast is brought to by: Onx Hunt app, Eukanuba Dog Food, Franchi USA, First Lite and Chukar Chasers

Episode 77: Barratt Gorshe Even though only a youthful 21 years old, he demonstrates a maturity that clearly places him in high regard by many of his peers in the bird dog world and the Chukar hills. Barratt lives in Utah and is already an active judge in his local NSTRA- National Shoot to Retrieve Association- chapter, avid chukar hunter and inspiration for the next generation of bird doggers. The Upchukar Podcast is presented by: OnX hunt maps, Eukanuba Dog Food, Franchi USA, First Lite and Chukar Chasers

Episode 75: Join me with this week as I sit down with Nevada Department of Wildlife Chief Upland Game Bird Biologist, Shawn Espinosa, as we break down the recently released 2020/21 Chukar Forecast. Get the insight into bird numbers, distribution and ranges you may want to consider venturing to this coming season. If nothing more, it appears the Chukar season will prove to be the silver-lining to 2020! The Upchukar Podcast is presented by: OnX Hunt, Eukanuba Performance Dog Food, Franchi USA, First Lite performance hunting apparel and Chukar Chasers

Episode 74: John "Sully" Sullivan With Chukar hunting season on the horizon I thought of no better motivator for all of us than to highlight a 76 year-old diehard chukar hunter. If you love chasing chukar, or have it on your "to do" list, this is should provide plenty of motivation. Topics Discussed: The challenges of re-learning 4th grade math, what motivates him, bird dogs, transitioning dogs from field to wild birds, his golden piece of advice, the one "take away" and much much more The Upchukar Podcast is presented by: OnX hunt app, Eukanuba Sporting Dog, Franchi, First Lite and Chukar Chasers

Episode 73: Chukar Chasers This week I sit down with the guys from Chukar Chasers. Coming off an exciting 2019/20 Chukar season, Project Upland film release and the success of their recently formed non-profit- Chukar Chasers Foundation, we discuss the details that made for such a successful year. We also spend a vast amount of time doing what Chukar Hunters do best- Telling Chukar Stories!! The Upchukar Podcast is presented by: OnX, Eukanuba, Franchi, First Lite, Project Upland and Chukar Chasers

Episode 72: Weston Hatten From the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, to the eastern side of Washington state, Weston Hatten aka "Chukar One" is an upland hunting machine. Join us this week as we dive into Mountain Quail tactics, "shock gobbling" for Chukar, scouting for chukar, gear, advice and much much more. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 71: Matt Hardinge Catching up with Matt H post baby and new puppy! Busy man, was still able to get out on an archery antelope trip...which I tagged along and ended up dropping some pins on new Chukar and Hungarian Partridge spots! We break down some new gear, the ideal chukar rig and how helping a buddy can lead to great bird spots! The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite.

Episode 70: John Lyman Chukar hunting and Yoga?? Who would have thought that those two worlds would bridge..well that is where John Lyman comes in. Having over 25 years of Chukar hunting experience, he has uncovered the gem that is Southern California Chukar hunting. After suffering a serve injury (badly breaking his ankle) while out training his bird dog, John found Yoga. At first a reluctant skeptic, he slowly discovered how Yoga not only improved his physical health, but also improved his Upland hunting. Join me this week as I uncover another great and wonderful character of the chukar hills The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 69: Talmage Smedley Talmage Smedly is the owner of T's Dog House which emphasizes teaching dog owners to lead kindly through communication, leadership and relationship. Talmage is a veritable dog-whisperer and, likely a person-whisperer as well! His method and approach to dog training transforms dogs and our relationships with them. Talmage has also published many Chukar hunting videos demonstrating the abilities of chukar dogs in his program. Join us as we dive into his world of dogs, people, horses and, of course Chukar hunting. To learn more about Talmage and T's Dog House visit: tsdoghouse.com or on YouTube: T's Dog House  The Upchukar Podcast Proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Mtn Ops and First Lite  

Episode 68: Derek Allen -A "Must Listen" Episode- Hailing from Alabama, hence the nickname "Bama", Derek Allen embodies the true essence of a Chukar Hunter- being an Adventure-Seeker. As I have said before, "The more time you spend in Chukar Country, the higher likelihood something will happen". That being said, I wrote a story called "6 Ways to Die in Chukar Country", never expecting anyone to completely connect with all the topics discussed. Well, the most astonishing of all: The Mountain Lion encounter.  Follow along as Derek shares the story of  his close encounter with a couple Mountain Lions and his paralyzing fear of snakes. Also, and the most interesting, is his fly-in Chukar Hunt into Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness. While covering all these great stories, we also discuss gear, dogs and lots of other great "nuggets of knowledge" The Upchukar Podcast Proudly Partners with: Project Upland, Chukar Chasers, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite  

Episode 67: Kim Sampson; Owner/Operator of West Mountain Kennels, Utah Most of us remember our first dog, but its that once-in-a-lifetime dog that morphs Chukar hunts from an "outing" to an "experience. If you are lucky to have had that kind of dog already, then Kim's story of her dog Daisy, will seem very close to home. Deeply ingrained into the Horseback Field Trial circuit, Kim focuses her energy and passion into creating real "wild bird" dogs. In this episode she explains her passion for developing these athletes to both perform in competition and excel in the hunt. Follow along as we discuss her beginnings, which highlight both the struggles and success that are all too relatable. To where she now: highly regarded among her peers both as a trainer and as a mentor. Kim also takes the time to answer some listener questions which range from retrieving tips to off season conditioning. If you are curious about training opportunities for you dog: contact Kim through her website Westmountainkennels.com To learn more about American Field Trial Clubs in your area visit: aftca.org Finally, to read an excellent chukar story by Kim visit: https://strideaway.com/dancing-with-the-devil/ The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers, Lathrop & Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 66: Phil Spencer. This week we travel to Washington and visit with avid Chukar hunter and all-around great guy, Phil Spencer. Phil is no stranger to challenging himself, or endurance sports, so it was only fitting that Chukar hunting sucked him in and took hold. In this episode we discuss many topics surrounding Washington Chukar hunting, tactics, tips and of course the dogs and gear that make it all fun. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel,  Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 65: Frank Puccio - Hun Hill Kennel Ever wondered what its like to hunt Chukar with a WPG- Griffon, for short?  Frank Puccio is about as chukar obsessed as they come. Exclusively breeding Griffons for Chukar hunting, he has a unique and experienced perspective on what it takes to be successful. In this episode we take a deep-dive into the breed, what makes them unique, how they are suited to Chukar hunting and much, much more. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 64: Eric Forrester If the idea of setting out on a Chukar hunt to one of our most iconic Western States is high on your "Upland" priority list, take a tip from guest Eric Forrester, and just go. Residing in Indiana, Eric decided there was no better time to turn a bucket-list hunt into a reality. Eric traveled from Indiana to Hells Canyon, Idaho and hunted solo, with his faithful German Wirehaired Pointers creating memories to last a lifetime. To learn more about his amazing adventure visit Eric's YouTube channel to see this hunt, and many others Also visit Ghost Point Wirehairs to learn more    The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 63: Final Rise - bulletproof Upland vests **GEAR GEEK ALERT**  If you love the process of discovering, learning and researching new gear- this episode is for you! Matt Davis has exploded onto the scene with his new Upland pack company- Final Rise. Birthed in the formidable country that many of the Great Basin birds we love to hunt, live- Matt has poured his vast amount of knowledge into this single quintessential piece of upland gear. Made by an Upland hunter, for Upland hunters. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop & Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite.

Episode 62: Q &A w/ Ryan Mulcahy of Born to Run Kennels You asked, and he is answering all your wild bird dog training questions. If you know Ryan, you know he is one of the best dog-men out there. Listen in to maximize your skills and your dog's potential. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops performance nutrition and First Lite

Episode 61: Jon Dadon, owner of Gaiter King- custom neck gaiters co. and newly indoctrinated Chukar hunter. Topics discussed:  Covid-19 and changes to daily routines, how Gaiter King is supporting healthcare workers, Baptism by Fire in the Chukar game- First time Chukar hunting was Hells Canyon!, Learning from the Pros, being a hunter in Los Angeles and much, much more The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops performance nutrition and First Lite

Episode 60: w/ Matt Hardinge Here is a recap of our 2019 Chukar/Upland season with a whole lot of gear talk sprinkled in. The Upchukar Podcast Proudly Partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Mtn Ops and First Lite

Episode 59: Matty Rawlinson- Owens Valley Wingshooting / Pro Outfitters  From the prairies of Montana chasing Huns and Sharptails, to the Owens Valley chasing Quail and Chukar then ending up in the hill country of New Mexico pursuing Scaled Quail and Mearns. Matty Rawlinson is a professional upland bird guide living a nomadic life chasing some of the most exciting upland birds the West has to offer. The Upchukar Podcast proudly partners with: Chukar Chasers apparel, Lathrop and Sons boots, Sage & Braker gun cleaning products, Mtn Ops and First Lite.