Episode 119: Coby Rowe Coby Rowe is someone who seems to have a hand in everything; Community and sporting events, Chukar huntng, wildlife management advisory board chair and most prominently- Nevada Chukar Hunters community Facebook Page administrator and creator. To say he has a vested interested in the future of the sport, is an understatement. After experiecing a near fatal medical event, his unique perspective on this thing we call "Chukar Hunting" is refreshing and should cause us all...

Episode 118: Josh Meacham Presented by: Final Rise From Montana to Arizona, to pretty much everywhere inbetween, that is where you will find Josh Meachum. Trailing after is seven (soon to be eight) bird dogs, Josh is what you could describe as obsessed with bird hunting. With a weatlh and depth of knowledge on many aspects of bird hunting, Josh shares with us some great information on: Managing seven high energy bird dogs, His requirments for their behavior indoors,  Dominant bird finders,...

Episode 117: Brandt Didden Living the #vanlife and chasing the stoke, Brandt Didden is a man on a mission. Having become obsessed with Snowcock hunting, he spent multiple trips this year trying to strategize and find success in the toughest unit you can hunt.  Hear all about his many adventures in just the last two months that will make you envious: Spearfishing for Tuna, Flyfishing for Salmon in Alaska, chasing California Quail down in Baja, a Cast and Blast trip to Idaho and of course,...

Episode 116: Mark Rusin Mark is a big wall climber, lobster diver and all-around outdoor focused individual. Living in Ojai, CA you wouldn't think "Chukar Hunter", but he is just that.  Mark was on a roadtrip, northbound along the Eastern Sierras and we were able to connect for a couple of days chasing Chukar in some of my favorite places. Having never experienced hunting over pointing dogs, it was a exciting opportunity to show it what all the rage is about. Join me this week as Mark and...

Episode 115: Lauren Stamm Presented by: Final Rise Lauren is the Southwest Regional Representative for Quail Forever. She also sits on the board for the Southern Nevada Quail Forever chapter. Her work both regionally and locally is helping to grow awareness to the upland bird population through research and ourtreach efforts.  Learn more about upland hunting in southern Nevada in this episode.  Connect with Lauren @[email protected] ____________________________________________ ...

-Episode 114: Nevada Chukar Forecast 2023/24 with Nevada Department of Wildlife Upland Game Bird Specialist Justin Small Presented by: Final Rise- Premium Upland Vests Here it is, your comprehensive breakdown of the 23/24 Nevada Chukar Forecast.  This is your one- stop-shop for the best understanding of the numbers mean, where to go and what to look for when hunting Chukar in Nevada this year. hint hint- Its great news! Connect with Justin @ [email protected] ...

This is my hot take on the upcoming 23/23 Chukar Season, Himalyan Snowcock hunt, Mountain, What the weather means for Chukar season and the 2023 Chukar Chasers Foundation Youth Hunt- signs up open Presented by: Final Rise    If you enjoy the show please leave a rating/ review on Apple Podcasts      

030Episode 112: Jared Oakleaf Presented by Final Rise Wyoming may not register as a hot spot for Chukar hunting. I'd say, the locals prefer it that way.  Generally, when Chukar hunting gets good (Dec, Jan, Feb) most people shift their thoughts to milder temperatures. Wyoming is a wild place, and the residents have to be a little wild as well. Jared grew up in Lander, Wyoming. He now works for the Bureau of Land Management and now helps manage the public resources he grew up exploring. From...

Episode 111: Jake McCraken - Table Rock Kennels Presented by: Final Rise - Premium Upland Vests Situated in Boise Idaho, Jake McCraken is the owner/ operator of Table Rock Kennels. Specializing in German Shorthaired Pointers, built for Chukar country, Jake knows what to look for when it comes to breeding, genetics and versatility. To say Jake has been dedicated to the GSP breed for most his life, is an understatement. As you'll learn from this episode, Jake's familial association with the...

Episode 110: Derrick Volp Presented by: Final Rise If you remember back to Episode 93, Derrick Volp joined me for a "before and after the hunt" podcast. It was Derrick's first outing with his Griffon, Gads. I promised a follow up to recap the entire season. Well here it is.  Join me this week as Derrick and I cover a variety of topics to include; Things to do to reduce the main of the early season, using a Whoa post, force fetching his dog, sounding like a sext female Turkey and much, much...

Episode 109: Cliff Hawkins Presented by: Final Rise Do you still have Mountain Quail on your list of Quail species to hunt? Well, if you do, this episode is geared to help focus your search and increase your chances of success. Cliff Hawkins is situated in prime Mountain Quail country and has compiled his knowledge and experience into a short format book called "Hunting Mountain Quail in the Western Cascades of Oregon". His book is available as a resource for those looking to venture out...

Episode 108: Barratt Gorshe Its been two years since I've sat down with Barratt Gorshe. Quite alot has changed since then.... Now the owner/operator of Homefield Dog Training, specializing in gun dog training and breeding/development of quality English Setters.  In this episode Barratt and I discuss puppy training, his summer traininig program, what makes an English Setter desirable for a Chukar hunter.... and much, much more.   To learn more about Homefield Dog Training and their Summer...

Episode 104: Chris McBroom Presented By: Final Rise Chukar or Elk?,....Elk or Chukar?......that is the question. Well, at least for Chris McBroom. Entering the hunting space later in life, Chris was introduced to Chukar hunting after this key question was asked. He was surprised to find that "Chukar"  was the answer....and the only answer!  Join me this week as Chris and I delve into the topics near and dear to all out hearts......Dogs, training your first dog, Chukar gear, fitness and the...

Episode 103: Ryan and Jace Newmarker Presented By: Final Rise The father-son duo are what most of us Chukar hunters, with kids, aspire to have- A child who is more stoked to Chukar hunt than most adults. If being nine years-old and covering the elevation and terrain of Chukar country isnt hard enough, now imagine having to carry your own shotgun and your gear. Join me this week as we discuss how to introduce your kids to Chukar hunting, safety considerations, upland gear for kids,...

Episode 102: Mark Strickland and Matt Ericksen Alert Gear Episode! - discussing Crispi boots with owner Mark Strickland and National Sales Manager Matt Ericksen.  If you love learning about new products and what models they reccomend for Chukar hunting, this will be a very informative episode.

Episode 101: Ford Van Fossan   Growing up in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, Ford Van Fossan did not gow up a Chukar hunter- for obvious reasons. It wasnt until he moved West and began working for the brand First Lite, that he discovered Chukar, and Chukar hunting.  Join me this week as I learn more about Ford's experiences Chukar hunting, hunting with a Munsterlander, questions on versatility, best Upland pieces from First Lite and much, much more

Episode 100: Katie Willis We did it! 100 episodes for Upchukar! All of this could not have been acheived without YOUR support. Those of you that tuned in, have made it a joy to create this podcast and find new and interesting guests from the far reaches of the Chukar world.  This week my guest is Katie Willis, a true Chukar hunting personality. Not only does she hunt as hard as anyone I know, she clearly has the most fun doing it. We dedicated this episode to her boyfriend and the Upchukar...

Episode 97: Cody Dalton It might just be me, but Chukar hunting seems to have some of the most intriguing and rich stories (and People).  Now I know that some may feel that Chukar hunting is all about the pointing dog. Im with ya. However, the way in which we choose to chase the devilbird is completely individual. So I offer you this opportunity to expand your mind and be thoroughly entertained by someone who is doing just that: Chasing the devilbird his way. Join me this week as Cody and I...

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...