Upchukar Podcast

Upchukar Podcast episodes:

• 01.26.2024

  Episode 119: Leveling the Curve

  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...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Episode 118: The Obsession

  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...

  
• 11.24.2023

  Episode 117: Cock Buddies

  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...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Episode 116: ...its like Chukar hunting, but in the ocean

  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...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Episode 115: Southern Nevada Quail Forever.... And Some Chukar

  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...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Episode 114: Nevada Chukar Forecast 2023/24 with Nevada Department of Wildlife

  -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-...

  
• 09.16.2023

  Episode 113: Chukar hunting has returned!

  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...

  
• 08.25.2023

  Episode 112: Flying Squirrel

  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...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Episode 111: Table Rock

  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...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Episode 110: Stone Cold

  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...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Episode 109: Mountain Quail in the Cascades

  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...

  
• 06.20.2023

  Episode 108: Homefield Advantage

  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...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Episode 107: A Damn Good Story

  Episode 107: Trakn Outdoors Presented by: Final Rise  Every Chukar hunter loves a good story. Usually, one filled with adversity and challenge. Afterall, we can all relate in one fashion, or another. The team from Trakn Outdoors experienced one I...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Episode 106: Sin City Chukar

  Episode 106: Scott Christensen Presented by: Final Rise Scott was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He now works as Finance Manager for the company goHunt. Scott helps provide some clarity on strategy, terrain and viablity of hunting Chukar...

  
• 05.12.2023

  Episode 105: Chukar Always Have a Chance

  Episode 105: Kent Goodman This episode is what this podcast is all about. You, the lisenter. Kent Goodman has been hunting Chukar in Eastern Oregan and Idaho for the last 40 years. Filled with a lifetime of experience, knowledge and...

  
• 04.28.2023

  Episode 104: 100 on the Low End

  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...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Episode 103: The Curse of 5

  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...

  
• 03.31.2023

  Episode 102: Crispi US

  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...

  
• 03.17.2023

  Episode 101: A Munsterlander in Chukarland

  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...

  
• 03.03.2023

  Episode 100: Safety Third

  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...

  
• 02.17.2023

  Episode 99: Freestyle Chukar Hunter

  Episode 99: Chris Verrue Im always intrigued in the "How", when it comes to those that venture into Chukar hunting. For some, its passed down through the family. Others find themselves introduced by friends. And then there are those that...

  
• 02.03.2023

  Episode 98: Don't Kill Your Friends

  Episode 98: Andrew Jones When you take someone Chukar hunting for the first time, you want that experience to be memorable. For Andrew Jones, a Southern duck hunter who works for the brand Yeti, his three days hunting with Matt...

  
• 01.20.2023

  Episode 97: Beagle Me This

  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...

  
• 01.06.2023

  Episode 96: All the Right Reasons

  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...

  
• 10.28.2022

  Episode 95: The 8-Ball

  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...

  
• 10.14.2022

  Episode 94: The Most Extreme Bird Hunter You've Never Heard Of

  Episode 94: Paul Robb After a chance meeting at 10,000 feet while hunting Himalayan Snowcock, the story of Paul Robb and his high-altitude bird hunting has intrigued me. As a self-professed "Goat Hunter" Paul found himself hunting Snowcock as a...

  
• 09.30.2022

  Episode 93: It All Starts Somewhere

  Episode 93: Derrick Volp Join me today on this two-part episode where we record before and after our Mountain Quail hunt where Derrick's new pup, Gadsden, experiences wild birds for the first time.  Derrick is relatively new to Chukar hunting,...

  
• 10.13.2021

  Episode 92: Do Cool Stuff

  Episode 92: Brant Didden.  Whether its climbing the highest peaks in the world (Mt. Everest and K2), guiding climbers up the face of El Cap, diving for lobsters or rallying the "Country Clubmobile" in Mexico, Brant Didden lives by the...

  
• 07.23.2021

  Episode 91: The New Zealand Chukar Hunter

  Episode 91: Joe Carson, the New Zealand Chukar Hunter. I'm back! After two months off, its great to be back in the podcast booth (aka the guestroom closet). I wanted to bring a great episode to you, and this one...

  
• 05.21.2021

  Episode 90: A Midwestern Chukar Convert

  Episode 90: Nate Akey You want some solid advice from someone who made the transition from hunting those midwest birds, then moved to the big West and tried their hand at Chukar hunting?- Get you ass on a stair climber!...

  
• 05.02.2021

  Episode 89: Hardwired for Chukar

  Episode 89: Eric Thompson- Hardwired Outdoors I return to Oregon this week to sit down with Eric Thompson, co-creator of Hardwired Outdoors. Through Hardwired Outdoors, Eric and his friends hope to introduce the outdoors and wild places to new hunters...

  
• 04.16.2021

  Episode 88: Understanding Chukar Country

  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...

  
• 04.09.2021

  Episode 87: Shooting Straight

  Episode 87: Aaron Linfante- Battle Born Bird Dogs Aaron Linfante is the owner of Battle Born Bird Dogs located in Reno, Nevada. As a long time Chukar hunter and connoisseur of various breeds of Chukar dogs, Aaron was the perfect...

  
• 03.19.2021

  Episode 86: From the Marines to the Chukar Mountains

  Episode 86: Jason Hayes Passed down by his father, Chukar hunting has always been a part of life for Jason Hayes. But as we grow and come into our own, how we approach it and its significance within our lives...

  
• 03.12.2021

  Episode 85: And the winner is...w/ Reels and Ridges

  Episode 85: Reels and Ridges If you remember back to December, Jordan and Reed Tolotti joined the show. One of the unexpected things I learned was their brotherly competition each Chukar season, resulting in the winner being awarded the "Chukar...

  
• 02.26.2021

  Episode 84: Dialing it up to 17

  Episode 84: Levi Day Have you ever experienced a year that seemed hell-bent on derailing your plans?.....well yes I suppose we all made it through 2020. Levi Day most certainly experienced a hunting season rife with challenges. Join us this...

  
• 02.12.2021

  Episode 83: Chasing the Devil

  Episode 83: Custis Coleman  Owner of the soon-to-be launched "Upland Academy" which is an online instructional series on birddog training, Custis Coleman joins the show to talk all things Chukar. Join us this week as we discuss his introduction and...

  
• 01.22.2021

  Episode 82: Finding New Spots w/ "Big Ben" Warner

  Episode 82: Ben Warner Living in Bend Oregon, "Big Ben" embodies the true nature of a Chukar Hunter- tireless optimism and steadfast determination. His good-natured personality and willingness to share his strategies on finding new Chukar spots makes for one...

  
• 01.08.2021

  Episode 81: Chukar Hunters Anonymous

  Episode 81: Mike Rago- @UplandPursuit Do you suffer from a Chukar Hunting addiction?...you are not alone. You have come to the right place, however, there is no treatment plan...only more of that drug you seek- Chukar Hunting! My guest this...

  
• 12.18.2020

  Episode 80: Lost and Found in Chukar Country

  Episode 80: Robert Gillingham- Karmik Outdoors Exclusive Upchukar Podcast Listener Discount Code: Karm20- 20% off purchase This week Robert Gillingham, co-founder of Karmik Outdoors, joins the show to share the vision and goal of his company- To reunite sportsman with...

  
• 12.05.2020

  Episode 79: The Chase for the Chukar Trophy

  Episode 79: Reed and Jordon Tolotti - brothers and creators of the YouTube channel "Reels and Ridges" If you have siblings, inevitably there is going to be competition. That competition likely changes and evolves as you get older......or does it?...

  
• 11.20.2020

  Episode 78: The Possibilities of "IF"

  Episode 78: Garhart Stephenson and Jay Beyer Join me this week from Himalayan Snowcock Camp in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada. Much of this birds existence and daily routine is shrouded in mystery. Having pursued these birds over the last...

  
• 11.06.2020

  Episode 77: The Future of Chukar Hunting Is In Good Hands

  Episode 77: Barratt Gorshe Even though only a youthful 21 years old, he demonstrates a maturity that clearly places him in high regard by many of his peers in the bird dog world and the Chukar hills. Barratt lives in...

  
• 10.16.2020

  Episode 76: Garmin Alpha 200i "First Look"/ Opening Weekend Recap

  Episode 76: Im joined by Matt Hardinge this week. We discuss our opening weekend of Nevada Chukar hunting and do a "First Look" at the new Garmin Alpha 200i handheld.  The Upchukar Podcast is Presented by: OnX hunt, Eukanuba Sporting...

  
• 10.02.2020

  Episode 75: 2020/21 Nevada Chukar Forecast

  Episode 75: Join me with this week as I sit down with Nevada Department of Wildlife Chief Upland Game Bird Biologist, Shawn Espinosa, as we break down the recently released 2020/21 Chukar Forecast. Get the insight into bird numbers, distribution...

  
• 09.18.2020

  Episode 74: Yoda of the Chukar Hills

  Episode 74: John "Sully" Sullivan With Chukar hunting season on the horizon I thought of no better motivator for all of us than to highlight a 76 year-old diehard chukar hunter. If you love chasing chukar, or have it on...

  
• 09.05.2020

  Episode 73: Telling Chukar Stories

  Episode 73: Chukar Chasers This week I sit down with the guys from Chukar Chasers. Coming off an exciting 2019/20 Chukar season, Project Upland film release and the success of their recently formed non-profit- Chukar Chasers Foundation, we discuss the...

  
• 08.21.2020

  Episode 72: The Flight Path of Chukar One

  Episode 72: Weston Hatten From the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, to the eastern side of Washington state, Weston Hatten aka "Chukar One" is an upland hunting machine. Join us this week as we dive into Mountain Quail...

  
• 08.07.2020

  Episode 71: Help Your Buddy...Find New Bird Spots

  Episode 71: Matt Hardinge Catching up with Matt H post baby and new puppy! Busy man, was still able to get out on an archery antelope trip...which I tagged along and ended up dropping some pins on new Chukar and...

  
• 07.24.2020

  Episode 70: The Chukar Yogi

  Episode 70: John Lyman Chukar hunting and Yoga?? Who would have thought that those two worlds would bridge..well that is where John Lyman comes in. Having over 25 years of Chukar hunting experience, he has uncovered the gem that is...