Chukar-O-Rama

This is a great event to show off our dogs hunting ability and the handlers shooting ability. Each contestant starts with a dog , 5 shells, and 10 minutes to get 3 chukars on an open cheat-grass covered hill. This event is open to all GSPC of Idaho and affiliated clubs' members such as our Hunt Test partners - the Idaho Brittany Club.

Every year we are lucky to have a great group of volunteers and sponsors who donate their time, expertise, and merchandise. We want to especially thank all of you for making our events fun and successful.

2012 Results

Our annual Chukar-O-Rama is a fun club event to show off our dogs hunting ability and the handlers/gunners shooting ability. Each contestant starts with a dog, a shotgun or gunner, five shells, and 10 minutes to bag three chukars. The highest score wins. Scoring is based on 20 points for each pointed bird (60 max), 10 points for each bird shot on the wing (30 max) 5 points for each shot bird retrieved close to hand (15 max), 1 point for each shell not used, minutes and seconds remaining within the 10 minute limit are used for breaking tie scores. Only one contestant is allowed in the bird field at a time.

The event took place on private grounds off Highway 16 between mile markers 9 and 10. Volunteers arrived around 7:00 AM to setup.  There were 23 Open (dogs over 2 years old) and 6 Derby (dogs younger than 2 years old) entries. Courses were setup for the Derby and Open stakes with a viewing area located between the two courses. The first Derby and Open heats launched at approximately 8:15 AM. A lunch of cold cut sandwiches, chips, and cookies was setup on a self-serve basis. This worked out well as the handlers, volunteers and spectators were coming and going. The last heat finished at around 1:15 in the afternoon with temperatures near 70 degrees. The event chairperson (Pat O’Kief) awarded rosettes and prizes to the handlers who placed in each division.

Thanks to Pat O'Kief and all the club members who helped judge/score, plant birds, marshal, prepare meals, and all the activities required for conducting this very popular club event.