Hells Canyon, MONSTER FLUSH! pt 1

Episode 1 of Chukar-palooza 2023! I see the biggest chukar flush ever!
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[@chrisnuttall-smith1385]

Pretty sure this is flat-out the best bird hunting video ever produced, and I don't mean just on youtube. And I thought long and hard before writing that, then erased it not once but twice because nobody likes overstatement. But it's just true. Every single thing about it, from the spectacular cinematography (those drone shots, jeez), to the smart, deadpan, relatable narration (seriously), to the drama of seeing all those birds flush over and over in one of the most breathtaking hunting areas any of us will ever see. You always make incredible videos but this one is just way above and beyond. Respect.

[@ericforrester1]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. 👊

[@jacobogorman6151]

Without question best chukar hunting vid I’ve seen, and trust me I have seen them all! Nobody captures what it’s actually like out there like you did in this one. Those birds chuckin all around you had me and my dog amped!! Great job and thanks for helping with my post chukar season blues!

[@ericforrester1]

Very kind of you, thanks! 👍

[@garya9875]

Thanks for a great video and taking us along. The scenery was beautiful and I can see why your dog better be a great retriever and in great shape it definitely separates the men from the boys. Your dogs are a joy to watch I’m always looking forward to your next video. Be safe.

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@patrickmobley7516]

Your videos are epic, from the places you go, the film work, the birds, and the dog work is off the charts. Hands down the best upland program of all times. You should really be proud of it all.

[@ericforrester1]

That’s very kind, thank you!

[@ricksmith2134]

So much nostalgia watching this hunt. My Chukar hunts were mostly on the lower Salmon, just north of Hells Canyon. Finally had to put my hunting partner of 13 years (my GSP - Taz) down last Christmas. Sure miss the old fella, and our hunts together. I'm 67 now, so think I'm done with those rough Chukar hills myself. Lot's of great memories though.

[@weinerdog137]

"too many chukar" said no chukar hunter ever. Before today. Much respect. Awesome video.

[@ericforrester1]

😆👍👊

[@jamesdunbar181]

Blessed to have spent 🙏 13 weeks in Idaho this year . Trip of a lifetime ! Hell's Cayon flat out beat us . Frigid truck camping and grueling hikes . Drop dead beautiful . 12 plus miles , no flushes . You make it look easy . No cell service , white knuckle driving . I can't wait for the rematch . Video just doesn't capture how wild America can be . Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rickcrane839]

Eric, your videography just keeps getting better and better. I come for the bird hunting and come away enjoying the scenery the most.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks Rick!

[@Gokiburi777]

“There’s nothing harder to hit than a falling target while you’re falling down the hill”. -Classic!

[@juanjofermar1158]

Hi from Spain, your chukar with pointer vídeos are the best in KZbin. Gracias.

[@ericforrester1]

Gracias! 👍

[@RuggedSportsmen]

Im sitting here watching this with my pointer as my season is now closed. Man this would be a dream hunt to go on one day.

[@UplanderLifestyle]

Well done! Excellent job on all parts. From the scenery to the dogs, absolutely badass.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks bro! 👊

[@colinjohnston5465]

Beautifully filmed. The ground looks incredibly hard work to hunt but spectacular! Watching the shot pattern hit the lake and spread out at 26:54 was great, really interesting to see how 5 shot in tight chokes holds together down range.

[@normankerr9948]

The little corner of the Earth I'm lucky enough to live, fish and hunt in. Thanks for letting everybody else know about it🤐! You know what they say about hunting Chukars....the first time is for sport, every other time is for revenge. Glad you had a good day.

[@steveparsons6324]

Ok, get in shape, let’s go.😊

[@gurufishing5371]

It’s alright. The vast majority of folks I take with me chukar hunting only go that one time. Not for the faint of heart. The ruggedness of chukar country keeps it wild and only true chukar hunters are really crazy enough to go check things out. Chances are they already know about hells canyon.

[@steveparsons6324]

@@gurufishing5371 Yup, I’m trying to convince NK that he needs to go out with me, but we’re both well into our 70s. Maybe we need to stay with the old man terrain.

[@mattcollier616]

Some big flushes and tubs was a life saver on this hunt great video and dog work is spot on

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks 👊

[@bilalarabaci]

You are the best Mr. Eric ,,,as always. Thanks for sharing these magnificent scenes.

[@richc4231]

As always, your vids are the best upland bird hunts....Tubby had to be sleeping on the boat ride back...Thanks for sharing....

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@upland90254]

Eric -- I always look forward to your videos and this one did not disappoint. Really amazing country, and the sheer number of birds is incredible. We've had low numbers here for several years due to drought. I may try further north next season.

[@Intermtn9736]

As always, amazing stuff! #5s are definitely the call late in the season here, amazed you puffed a few with those and they kept going. They’re amazing birds

[@TheFlyingFatMan]

Top notch again! Absolutely gorgeous scenery.

[@jeffbitton1836]

Holy cow, what an adventure! Incredible scenery!

[@nathanlozier1817]

Yet, another great video Eric, in gorgeous country! I would love to get together sometime when you make it back to Montana.

[@ryanmangus2028]

Great video, Eric. Thanks for sharing!

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@vinnymak448]

Once again, well done brother... Gonna make it up there for sure next season.

[@pisom4314]

you found a little piece of heaven right there!!! the view was awesome!! thanks for sharing

[@ericforrester1]

Yes sir, thanks!

[@ngn_vetpath]

Thanks for sharing with us. If I had the resources I was going to join you

[@thebirdbum9182]

Great video, Eric! That is amazing country, and you did a terrific job of showing it. Hunting there must present some unique challenges, like getting to the birds to make a shot... as you discussed. Also, like you said, it seems like you've got to have a good retriever. Thanks for all the effort to share your adventures!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks man! 👊

[@AfzaalWardag]

Wow What an amazing countryside Gorgeous terrain of hells canyon beautiful dogs work Tons of birds awesome shooting Thumbs up eric lovely content

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you! 👍

[@UplandBrothers]

Great video! Watched the whole thing!

[@w8coach]

Eric, Thanks for all the great videos. I hunt behind Wirehairs too. I live and hunt in northern Nevada. I keep Toyo g with the idea of hunting Hells Canyon but a biologist at the sheep show told me you need a boat. Thanks again for sharing your adventures

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Wow, just wow. What an amazing place to enjoy a bird hunt. Thanks for sharing!

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks!

[@omarZZQQ]

Great video as always. Very enjoyable. 👍

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks.

[@travishampton9395]

This is just fantastic!!!

[@drewclements04]

Just the intro gets me excited! I hunt the WA part of hells canyon just above the mouth of the grande ronde. What a crazy exciting place to hunt!

[@ericforrester1]

I love it up there…beautiful!

[@snowishfire]

Locale and some classy shots

[@ventureoutdoorswithkirk]

🤣Had to laugh at the end of the day stiffness sounds when you stood up...I can relate!! Love these videos and the scenery!! Man I'm jealous, wish I would've chased those 20 yrs ago!!

[@ericforrester1]

😆👍

[@MemdeCaza]

WOW!!! Unbelievable! Congrats

[@marvinlacsina2662]

Wow Eric, this is definitely one of my favorite “Eric Forrester Hunting Videos”! The hunt is Epic, the scenery is gorgeous and the dog work & bird flushes are phenominal! Good Job and please keep on making them sir👍🏻. One question though, what choke were you using in this hunt? Thanks again. You are my favorite youtube hunter👍🏻

[@theprairiewoodsmen3383]

Thankyou so much for uploading your videos are excellent. I've been watching your previous videos. You indeed have a talent.

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you!

[@theprairiewoodsmen3383]

@@ericforrester1 absolutely keep them coming. Your right up there with the flush.

[@jeffmertens9790]

"These birds are really acting wild" 😂😂😂

[@dougbutz429]

Eric. Chris Smith below took the words out of my mouth. Is this second series the same time you were out there with the first ones ? Can't wait until part 2. Tubby only one with you ? what guts to navigate in a inflatable in that environment !! But worth it !! MONSTER FLUSH (and all). I'll call this venture. "Hoosier in the Canyon" . Later. Doug from Brownsburg IN

[@ericforrester1]

This is a new series. I have other dogs with me. You will see more of them later. Thanks Doug 👍

[@MattRShort]

Such a cool video! Thanks for creating these Eric. If I can convince my wife that we need a pointer to hunt species of birds our flusher can't, I may be looking to buy a pup in a couple years! Haha, hoping and praying. I've got your website saved until then. Great work on these videos! I own a video marketing company and enjoy the highly produced hunting content out there, but have especially come to enjoy this style of "ride-along hunting videos". I feel like I learn so much! Whether that be from observing the habitat, watching how the birds flush (where and when) as well as how you approach them looking for shooting angles. It's just great stuff! Good work man.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks Matt. I’m glad you enjoy them! Just let me know when you are ready for your new hunting partner! 😁

[@MattRShort]

@@ericforrester1 Haha, absolutely! Will do.

[@dannyleblanc336]

un jour se sera sur mon bucket list.

[@HOWZ2MODZ]

Can you do a truck setup video and go over the logistics of some of your long trips?

[@ericforrester1]

I have several videos about these subjects and more on my Patreon page. www.patreon.com/ericforrester

[@davidcaul7836]

Just love these videos pure class

[@davidcaul7836]

You should approach Netflix about making a series it is just outstanding

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks David!👍

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

beautiful scenery, great hunt, tough shooting sometimes...

[@ericforrester1]

It’s the most difficult shooting I know of.

[@stephenvikla6926]

is that the shot on the ice/water? too cool. at 26:54

[@sulaimanalhafez6192]

VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL VIDEO The amount of birds its just amazing i was visiting my family overseas and i just show my brothers in low your videos you got followers now from JORDAN the country Believe me we were jumping when the fly from underneath you Keep them great job I can’t express the amount of love i have for chuckar and how much I admire your dogs and the hustle you do in these mountains its just perfect >>> What type of bullets you use whats the grams and numbers just wondering

[@ericforrester1]

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoy the videos! For Chukar I normally shoot 5 or 6 shot.

[@sulaimanalhafez6192]

@@ericforrester1 thanks for replaying i hope you reach more and more what about the powder grams is it 32 g or 36 or 40

[@jchristopher2031]

Unreal

[@brainleavy6934]

Tub’s really doing his job that was great Eric thanks for sharing

[@ericforrester1]

Yep, he just gets it done. 👍

[@brainleavy6934]

@@ericforrester1 it’s what makes us go that extra mile no matter how tired just to see a dog like tubs do he’s thing one more time for that one more memory

[@ericforrester1]

So true!

[@HameedBee]

This is breathtaking awesome the chukars were introduced to us from my country pakistan and glad they guys did it one hell of a game bird we love to hunt them here but the hells canyon is something out of this world. btw what choke and shot size you use for chukar nice shooting.

[@ericforrester1]

IC or Modified with 5 or 6 shot. I’m glad the chukars are here too!

[@hameedullahkhan2752]

Great

[@muharremgumus321]

Her zamanki gibi muhteşem, tebrikler. 👏👏

[@mikebell108]

I just love watching your hunts , but don't think I could climb those hills, Chukar are the toughest birds I have ever hunted and this reminds me why

[@ericforrester1]

So true…tough birds in tough country!

[@feritbulut5645]

Çok güzel bi çekim olmuş,keşke bende amerikada yaşıyor olsam,mutlaka o güzel dağları gezerdim🥰🥰🥰

[@riley9107]

I would love to have a camera set up like you have! Can you explain what camera and mount you use?

[@ericforrester1]

I just have a GoPro on a head mount. I have an entire video dedicated to equipment for filming and editing on my Patreon page if you are interested. www.patreon.com/ericforrester

[@pedroruiz5810]

Precioso video como siempre, he echado de menos a CI-CI. esta bien?.

[@ericforrester1]

Sí, ella está bien. Este terreno es difícil para ella como un perro mayor.

[@bibisxxx1722]

what brand of shotshels;; that was a great video...living the dream to the full...good job keep going...

[@ericforrester1]

I was shooting Boss on this trip.

[@la_old_salt2241]

Wow, Eric! Where was this again?

[@nullislandlife]

Of all the videos I have watched on the subject, I have enjoyed this one the most. Beautiful country. A couple of questions... You mention that you go down to #5 shot when hunting Chucker. Are you using a 12 or 20-gauge shotgun? Also, what breed is Tubby? From the video, that dog seems evenly mannered. It is not as caffeinated as a Brittany. I am just curious. Thanks

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks. I’m shooting a 12 ga. Tubbs is a German Wirehaired Pointer. He has a slick coat that makes him look like a shorthair.

[@nullislandlife]

@@ericforrester1 Wow, a German Wirehaired Pointer. I'm glad you told me.

[@David_Dcal]

Thanks for making these the footage was incredible. Out of curiosity how many miles did you cover vs the dogs?

[@ericforrester1]

I don’t cover a lot of miles in the steep stuff. 8-10 miles at most. Dogs are usually 3x that.

[@David_Dcal]

@@ericforrester1 that's nuts you've raised some troopers Tubs was doing one hell of a job in that terrain.

[@ericforrester1]

Thanks. He is a workhorse. 💪

[@davidtempleton1838]

Just curious, how do you "keep/preserve" your harvested birds on your extended hunts?

[@ericforrester1]

I have a fridge/freezer in my truck.

[@mikeallison2188]

What e collar do you use and does it beep when dogs are on point

[@ericforrester1]

Garmin alpha 100. Yes it beeps.

[@zafarsohail9194]

Hi Erick another exciting hunt, I know it’s very hard to hunt chukar cause I used to hunt them myself without the help of dog . One interesting fact that chukars have been introduced to USA from pakistan in mid fifties.

[@biggamecurs]

What chock and shot size are you using ?

[@ericforrester1]

#5 with mod

[@kentgoodman4016]

You don't need #5's , you need more pellets hitting the bird. Biggest you should go is 6's. If you are taking longer shots, IM choke is a good idea. I shoot a O/U and in Jan I go to Mod / Imp Mod for my chokes. Nice video, Tubbs is a stud.

[@ericforrester1]

I’ve heard that from other experienced Chukar hunters also about the shot size. I feel like I’ve had less cripples with 5’s but it may just be better shot selection. I might try 6’s again next year. Thanks for the insight Kent. 👍

[@kentgoodman4016]

@@ericforrester1 I've hunted that area. And s slopes in there don't grow much cover and those birds get jumpy. You did well to get under a few. Love how Tubbs is so careful to not crowd birds, a key in that big country. And if you're not swearing occasionally, it's not a real chukar hunt. Your vids are the real deal, thanks.

[@nicholasgrzych1008]

Do you shoot 5s or 6s? I'm torn between the two. I've had great success on both, but I really can't decide which I should stick with. I know shot size won't make up for poor shooting, but I'm asking for your opinion because of your success at longer ranges and close.

[@nicholasgrzych1008]

Sorry, I should have watched a little longer

[@ericforrester1]

No worries. I’m not sold on any shot size yet, still experimenting. I think the 5’s help with the going away shots. It’s hard to kill them shooting at their butt.

[@aarongodderidge2239]

what choke do you use for them?

[@ericforrester1]

IC or Mod depending on how they are acting.

[@fabiomansella3494]

suuperrrr 🤝🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼😎

[@ngn_vetpath]

May I ask which month you recorded this hunt? It’s just strange to me that you have so large groups of birds so late in the year. Here we usually see these flocks august to October

[@ericforrester1]

This was January. 👍

[@iddddaduncan]

What choke for Chukar? great video!

[@ericforrester1]

Modified 👍

[@callmecamo2]

Gah, that terrain...

[@vanderwell07ify]

what camera do u use for videos?

[@ericforrester1]

GoPro hero 10

[@vanderwell07ify]

Any issues?

[@ericforrester1]

Nope, it’s great.

[@mazenalchaar111]

Now if i didn't go there maybe l just stay miserable for the rest of my life...where is cici please tell me that she's okay😐

[@ericforrester1]

Yes she’s ok, thanks for asking. Just getting a little old for this terrain! 👍

[@scottleggejr]

Damn, if you had a tag for those deer @ 15:00 and missed, you might knock down an airplane or a Chinese spy balloon on accident!

[@ericforrester1]

😆👍

[@ericforrester1]

To Dale Zoon. No offense but I removed your comment because I don’t discuss locations publicly. I will be sure to check out your channel. Thanks for your comment.

[@taylormaute6280]

I think this is a good point. Part of what I like about hunting, like most people, is more than just the hunt. Learn how to read a map, take topography into consideration, use all of the tools at our disposal such as areal view maps, allows us hunters to become well rounded and pass on skills to the next generation that are quickly being lost. When I use to take a trip we would pull out the atlas and map our trip. Now we just navigate. But prehunt planning such as researching locations builds that skill and is o so rewarding when we hit the mother load like you did on this trip. The adventure aspect of hunting is part of the draw for me and if locations are blasted over the internet I think it takes away from the adventure.

[@ericforrester1]

Absolutely. We have it so easy these days. So much information at our fingertips. People used to spend years learning what I can learn in a few hours on the Internet.

[@sapripala9]

👉🙌👏👏👏

[@montrichins6040]

I swear I’ve hit them and they were flying dead before! Tough birds.

[@ericforrester1]

Absolutely.

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

draw, it's called a draw.

[@ericforrester1]

😆👍

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

And as always, Eric, excellent video. Hells Canyon is a special place. I took my dog out last fall and ran her up and down the hills, not hunting just fun for her and excise for me. I did catch a few fish.

[@jayscott1380]

"it was an easy place............. at least for chukar". Chukar hunting is difficult, you better be in shape, you basically need to be part Billy goat to hunt them.