Chukar Hunting with Chukar Chasers Nevada - A Project Upland Original Film

Chukar hunting has a reputation. The bird itself is often referred to as the “red legged devil.” The terrain, inclines, and habitat they call home is all part of the physical toll this bird takes on those committed to pursue it. Then there’s the mystery of “here today and gone tomorrow” or maybe even nowhere to be found after miles upon miles of boot leather logged. Some may think this is all reason to never hunt the chukar. Others relish in the “calorie negative” hunt.
“The miles trekked. I think that’s the biggest thing that sets chukar hunters apart from other hunters.”
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And Beretta: bit.ly/BerettaUSAProjectUpland
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[@corbinsmith4778]

Seeing other public land hunters pick up hulls makes me so happy. Truly respecting our lands and doing your part to keep them open for generations. - Idaho Chukar Chaser

[@shug2795]

Good for you Mr. Garcia. My father was not a hunter and didn't like guns in the house after the war. I bought a $38 single shot 12 gauge and thought, "If he busts it over my head, I'm only out $38." He did nothing of the sort. I actually ended up hunting with his brothers - all of which were consummate hunters. ...go figure? I train bird dogs now, professionally. I consider myself blessed . Both of my sons hunt. I travel from northern Ontario to a stones throw from the Mexico border to hunt over my setter and my pointer. I have a passion that is immeasurable. Watching my dogs whether in the dense north woods for grouse and woodcock or the open prairies for Huns and sharptail is absolute nirvana. I have had the luxury of having run a brace of pointers on a Scottish moor for red grouse as well as migrating quail in central Italy. I have "the disease". One day, I too hope to add Chukar to my list....Lord willing. At 66, that clock seems to be ticking faster than it did somehow!?! Mr. Garcia, may God gift you many more quality years with your family. Just remember that sometimes, our plans are not His plans. Keep the faith....and keep the vids coming boys!

[@laurahood2404]

Great to see someone picking up their hulls.

[@UnderFortyYards]

Well done guys, love the scenery out west. Chukar is the king of the west it seems. Nice to see hunting equipment that is actually used rather than the tags still on it.

[@jakef1977]

I just got back into chukar hunting after about a 20 year hiatus. I am falling in love with it all over again. We are hunting with a super young dog and we are just taking one trip at a time. I ordered some chukar chaser stickers I'll be putting them on my toy hauler.

[@Rzagski]

Almost nothing brings a smile to my face more than seeing a HPR retrieve a chukar to hand. Miss my babies. Rest In Peace Oakley and Zoey.

[@ChukarChasers]

Never easy losing your bird dog(s)

[@shug2795]

What an exceptional video in every aspect! Thank you for sharing.

[@pachbengo1570]

This video is so encouraging and energizing. After getting my son out this weekend and seeing him shoot his first chukar I couldn’t agree more with you guys. Disappointing to see the negative comments about the stuff that doesn’t matter. Great job Chasers. I’m pumped to get out more.

[@ChukarChasers]

Hell Yeah Pachi!

[@deantreloar]

THE MUSIC! I like these videos, clearly a lot of effort goes into making them and I appreciate that Project Upland appears to try and evoke the emotion that many feel when enjoying the outdoors… but crap on a stick, the music is exhausting! It never let’s up! Sometimes a little break goes a long way and actually adds more to a scene than trying to keep viewers on some emotional rise.

[@20mm1]

This channel needs more subs. Quality is so high.

[@brandonmoss5370]

Great video, good job to everyone involved.

[@timp.7795]

I have a nearly 8 year old GSP... which you would think is 2 still considering his energy. We moved here from Pennsylvania/Delaware a few years ago and haven't been hunting since. But I have been wanting to get him out before he's too old. His parents had lots of hunting awards and such, he's a natural and a pleasure. Please! Take me with you sometime, or if nothing else let me in on some tips where to go/how to find some birds. We live in Carson, I work in Reno. We'll drive hours to go on day hikes, backpacking, camping, fly fishing... we're ready to find some birdies!

[@ChukarChasers]

Tim reach out via email or social media! We can give you some tips (for next season)

[@herbrothersoutdoors501]

Beautiful films as always!

[@richardcontant4659]

Thank you fore collecting your empty’s !

[@1911geek]

The walk alone is worth it

[@georgeryan613]

Flushed a huge covey near Denio. Got a couple with my 410 Winchester 37. Hunted chuckar in California too, always in rough country.

[@KalAlessa]

Great video guys . thanks for sharing. Chukar hunting 4 ever.

[@donaldrobert6805]

Great video guys enjoyed it

[@michaelcaruthers106]

Great video! I plan on heading towards the Reno area next year with my Drahthaar and can’t wait. No chukars in East Tennessee.

[@ChukarChasers]

Nope...but there's whiskey!

[@donaldjudd9259]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Well done. Awesome!

[@g-man2228]

Great job guys...👍🏻

[@huntnfishnevada1682]

Killin it Chukar Chasers, October can’t come fast enough!

[@ChukarChasers]

Patiently waiting...

[@NOC1TIME]

Wow. This hunting on wild Chukar is something indeed. The open range. Appears to be a workout of love. Being in southwest Ohio. We hunt preserve birds for the most part. They are good eating. a bit larger than quail. I salute these fellows that get to enjoy this land. Think I would be good for a couple miles in. and a couple miles out. lol. The GSP is the right choice for covering some ground. I love my Liver male Dieter. Ever encounter any snakes out there? I would be so worried about my dog running by one.

[@ChukarChasers]

Snakes in the earlier season for sure!

[@PavelFrancev]

Love this video. Can't wait to hunt chukars

[@chrisnuttall-smith1385]

Fantastic.

[@aftabkahn3366]

Very nice

[@MegaChristoforos]

great video.can i ask what vest you use???? greetings from greece!!!!

[@ChukarChasers]

Filson and Badlands in that video!

[@rb_5k249]

Good.

[@lexiequirie7915]

Great film! I was born in Reno and left Nevada several years ago. I’m looking to move back in the next year or so and can’t wait to hunt in Nevada. I’m a licensed falconer and I’m hoping to hunt some of the great game birds Nevada has to offer! This film got me excited!! Thanks.

[@Chitralmusiclovers786]

Dear sir please guide me for mountain chukar hunting Evert time i miss these birds

[@calliew311]

My husband didn't know what a sage hen was until he moved to Reno from Oklahoma. It's interesting to see what we have to hunt here that isn't in other parts of the country. I know chukar are in OK, and some pheasant but not sage hen. And his deer season got fucked when he moved here. There, they can even shoot doe, and everyone that wants one, can get a deer tag. But they have those little deer, not like our GINORMOUS white tail.

[@RonaldLDC]

Could you tell me why you have preferred alectoris chuckar over alectoris rufa (red partridge from Spain)? Greetings from the Canary Islands, Spain.

[@ChukarChasers]

We only have the alectoris chukar in the American West--no alectoris rufa

[@asimmasih862]

Nice vedio dear. Which number choke and cartridge is used in this hunting ???

[@ChukarChasers]

# 6 shot...modified / improved cylinder choke--tighter choke for late season birds

[@tayfurgnr]

Hi from Turkey. What boot are you wearing on this hunt? I also hunt partridges and chukar. Thank you.

[@ChukarChasers]

Crispi (kzbin.info)

[@tayfurgnr]

@@ChukarChasers Thank you for your answer. I'm following you

[@iceman2002]

What are the auto loading shotguns they are using?

[@ChukarChasers]

Beretta A400 Upland

[@SHARPPITT]

What’s the best shot on those red legged devils ?

[@ChukarChasers]

6 shot (7s will do as well)

[@chukarhunter5742]

Try using the quads that god gave you!

[@ChukarChasers]

Used and abused in Chukar Country!

[@reelskillsoutdoorsblakewha681]

"My dad exposed me to chukar hunting and the outdoors.... I grew up and thought I was 'better' than 'all that' " 8:45..... WTH 🤦‍♂️

[@ChukarChasers]

Yeah, a youthful mistake

[@fabiomansella3494]

😮😮🎉🎉🎉🤩🤩🤩

[@NoIwont]

I never met a fat chuukar hunter. One doesn't need a dog to hunt these either, helps but not required.

[@timmcchesney8885]

I have been hunting Chukar for 35 yrs without a dog. Every year I bag as many or more as other dog hunters I know.

[@padraig34]

What a strange comment. I feel sorry for you to not experience what hunting with a GOOD dog is like. When I was a kid I also hunted without a dog, now I wont go without my dogs, its no fun, the dogs do everything. I also feel bad for all the birds you leave behind, what a waste. Until I got dogs I didnt realize how many birds I was wounding that were running away out of sight that the dogs track down and pickup. I ran into a couple kids on the chukar slops without dogs one time and they were banging away below me. They were between me and my truck. I came through with my dogs and picked up the birds they were leaving behind. I suggested they get a dog as well.

[@Asianredneckwoman]

It's not about numbers killed but the dog work. I'd rather hunt all day with a good dog and get one or none than shoot limits just hiking around flushing them by myself. There's something magical about hunting over a well trained dog doing what they love. The bond you develop with each other is something special.

[@timmcchesney8885]

@@Asianredneckwoman Yes I agree hunting with a dog adds another element to the experiance. My only point was for those who insist that you have to have a dog to be successful.

[@Asianredneckwoman]

@@timmcchesney8885 sorry. I miss interpreted you comment.

[@naz2774]

background music needs to be louder. SMH.

[@deantreloar]

It never lets up!

[@danboone5672]

Don’t have to be a millionaire, all you need is: $70k truck, $30k toy hauler, $30k side by side, $3k shotgun, $1k dog, $1k cooler and who knows how much for the rest the of the gear 😂

[@Ko3n3k33]

I'll help with the rest $300 boots, $170 pants, $95 shirt, likely $28 socks, and likely $40 boxers... Its a bummer he's not running a $150 bino harness holding $2000 binos or we could throw those in there too lol.

[@tylerchristopherson-schorn1437]

I killed two chukar today with a Remington 870, no dog. Doesn’t get cheaper than that. These guys are obviously really into it so they have invested some money in gear. Just get out there.

[@corywilley1595]

I take a shotgun, box of shells, lunch, fill up the truck with gas and go. I dont even use a dog, i hike allot but usually dont have too much trouble finding birds. So no u dont need to be a millionaire

[@NOC1TIME]

You Know You're right. I have been into bass fishing as well over the last many decades. If I figured up the cost of the rig. the gear the truck etc. Applied to the amount of bass i caught. Think it came out to about 500 dollars a fish lmao.. Guess a person can spend about as much or as little as they like. Its about making memories.

[@whatafukndick5660]

All that stuff was frills, you only need a shotgun and the desire.

[@annehighley-smith5472]

Talking about getting young people in the door then showing yourself cruising around with 100k worth of toys looks kinda tacky to me. Cost being a main factor deturing new hunters

[@ChukarChasers]

Like all "hobbies," you don't need the latest and greatest, just the basics to get you started--took years to accumulate better gear, equipment, and "toys" (also, money saved)

[@benwarner8995]

I think Project Upland failed on this one tbh. Too much road and trail time. The Chukar Chaser guys do a lot but it just felt like a side by side and toy hauler commercial with some pretty dang good hunting footage. That covey flush was huge!

[@ChukarChasers]

There were a lot of miles trekked on foot, a lot of new chukar country discovered, ha a few slip and falls, but the side by sides were crucial in the a.m. to access some pretty remote public lands. Glad you enjoyed the covey rise!

[@NOC1TIME]

@@ChukarChasers Thanks I enjoy these videos . You appear the have that new Beretta A400 Upland. 12 or 20 ? Looks as if you need to reach out on some of those shots. Mod or Full. 6 shot. I and awaiting delivery on one in 12-28. How do you like it ?

[@Bobandi1269]

You could buy a chukar hatchery and some land will all that money in toys! Just release them over the hill so you have to put on some miles.

[@ChukarChasers]

Ha...accumulation over the years...and what else are some semi-retired guys going to buy?!

[@Chukartramp]

These project upland videos are fuckin' cliche, aesthetic, self congratulatory, smarmy, just like the night club owner who started it a novice uplander selling out a faction of hunting to an industry.

[@ChukarChasers]

Ha...what's wrong with "aesthetics"?

[@jimrhea993]

@@ChukarChasers Cool video...And yes we are a self congratulatory bunch! deserve to be.