Chukar hunter & author takes us to school on devil birds

"High intensity" is how author and passionate chukar hunter describes his chosen sport. He should know, he's been doing it long enough to acquire a unique perspective and plenty of wisdom which he shares with us all. He's the author of A Chukar Hunter's Companion, the definitive book on the topic, and roams the high desert all season in search of, well, listen for yourself if you're in need of motivation or inspiration. We'll explore his past season, the reasons for strong bird populations, and his "Laws of Chukar Physics," rules to live - and hunt - by. We'll talk best habitat, strategy for handling dogs and birds, and where snow fits into the equation. Pat offers how-to tips and tactics on dog care and training, what birds do on the flush, and more. "Fix It" covers an old-school data source for wild bird hunters in search of more access; and listeners have a spirited debate on the merits and downsides of "force training" a dog to retrieve ... with some fascinating viewpoints that could change your mind. You get a chance to win a HiViz sight or four-pack of Pointer shotguns in our furfeathersfriends.com sweepstakes, but only if you listen and know the Word of the Week. And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com, RuffLand Kennels, @midwayusa, #midwayusa, MidwayUSA, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, TrulockChokes, HiViz shooting systems, Pointer shotguns, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.