Last weekend I had the chance to go chasing chukars and huns with my dad, Curt, and brother, Cameron.  We hunted for several hours before we finally got on a some covey’s that didn’t flush wild.  No chukars ever showed themselves, so I guess it was a Hun hunt.  We eventually circled back and got into several birds right by the truck.  Some of the birds held well and I was quick enough to get a few harmless flu flus in the air.  If I am going to be successful, need to get the clay thrower back out to work on those fast fleeing shots.  Hopefully I can do better this weekend.  I can’t complain because the weather was perfect and no extra layers of clothing were required.  I like the earlier part of the season because I don’t have to worry about the bulky layers I end up wearing when the snow flies.

If you are not familiar with Hungarian partridges, the are a small upland game bird whose size falls between a large quail and a chukar.  Unlike their buddies the devil birds (chukars), they have dark meat and prefer flatter country like rolling hills and stubble grain fields.   Here is a picture of one:

(courtesy HunterCourse.com)

Josie added nicely to the beautiful arid terrain.

Derrick Oxnam