Upchukar Podcast

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

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

Episode 96: Austin Folkman

Back in the podcast seat for 2023 with a great guest this week. Austin Folkman lives in Eastern Oregon in the heart of great Chukar Country. After a magical experience chasing Chukar with his mentor Kelly Jobes from Bone Point Kennels, Austin was hooked. His first Wirehair, Quill, unlocked the potential of what bird dogs and bird hunting adventures can offer.

In this episode we discuss: German Wirehaired Pointers, Finding a good mentor, not comparing dogs or your experience with someone else's, Chukar essentials, Telemark skiing for Chuks, how to keep hunting after marriage, missing fingers, Verstalie Hunting Dog Federation field trials and much more.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts or visit Upchukar.com

Episode 95: Garhart Stephenson.

The last Himalayan Snowcock episode of the season... I promise.

At the conclusion of my 3 day trip to the Ruby Mountains, I'm joined by long time friend and fellow bird hunter- Garhart. We hiked and climbed, trying to check the second unit off our list on our quest to bag a bird in every huntable unit available.

Listen in as we take you through the struggles, near successes and eventual success (for Garhart) on this, my second trip of the season

Episode 88: Dominic Bachman- Biologist and owner of Bachman Bay Kennels.

Chukar live in a few states in the West. Have you ever wondered what makes each state unique, or the slight variants in habitat? Biologist and avid Chukar hunter Dominic Bachman helps shed some light and hopefully makes planning that next out-of-state trip easier.

The Upchukar Podcast is brought to you by:

OnX Hunt App, Eukanuba Dog Food, First Lite and Chukar Chasers