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This was by far the best chukar season that I've ever had. I'll get the secondary part out of the way first. I saw a lot of birds and I killed more than in any other season, but, like I said that is secondary.
I spent a lot of time out in the hills with a great friend and I met a few new friends. I would like to think that I helped introduce a new comer into the sport as well. He now has a dog of his own and last I checked, he was looking in a therapist, which any die hard chukar hunter has on speed dial! That was really important to me and it is truley what made my season a success. I'm not sure how many days I spent afield this upland season but it was upwards of 40.
I watched two pups really come into their own to the point where they have now started field trialing, something that I didn't even consider when I bought these pups, although they certainly had the breeding for it. I'm very confident that these two dogs will become a force to be reckoned with!
My wife spent a few days out with me and that was great. It is truly a wonderful feeling to know that you have found a life partner that shares the same love of the outdoors that you do, and supports a habit that borders on obsessive compulsive.
If any of you ever get into my neck of the woods, I would love to put the dogs on the ground and share a day outdoors with you!
This was by far the best chukar season that I've ever had. I'll get the secondary part out of the way first. I saw a lot of birds and I killed more than in any other season, but, like I said that is secondary.
I spent a lot of time out in the hills with a great friend and I met a few new friends. I would like to think that I helped introduce a new comer into the sport as well. He now has a dog of his own and last I checked, he was looking in a therapist, which any die hard chukar hunter has on speed dial! That was really important to me and it is truley what made my season a success. I'm not sure how many days I spent afield this upland season but it was upwards of 40.
I watched two pups really come into their own to the point where they have now started field trialing, something that I didn't even consider when I bought these pups, although they certainly had the breeding for it. I'm very confident that these two dogs will become a force to be reckoned with!
My wife spent a few days out with me and that was great. It is truly a wonderful feeling to know that you have found a life partner that shares the same love of the outdoors that you do, and supports a habit that borders on obsessive compulsive.
If any of you ever get into my neck of the woods, I would love to put the dogs on the ground and share a day outdoors with you!