***2025 Winter Classic Chukar Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025***
Entry form below photos
Congratulations to the 2024 Chukar Challenge Winners!
Pointing:
1st Place: Ellis Smeal
2nd Place: Jonathan Hubbard
3rd Place: Mark Paladino
Flushing:
1st Place: Jonathan Hubbard
2nd Place: Rich Frantz
3rd Place: Tim Babikow & Frankie Anderson
Chukar Challenge 2025
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
4 Chukars, 20-minute timed event
2 Divisions: Flushing and Pointing
Cost: $110 per dog; $25 non-refundable deposit per entry
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*One dog can only run one time; Handlers may enter more than one dog
All entries must register by Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Running order will be done on Tuesday, January 22, 2025
Prizes for first 3 places in each division
Teams will be judged on 4 categories:
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Flushing/pointing 2. Bagged birds 3. Retrieve 4. Shells remaining
*Also, will receive 1 extra point per 1 minute under time limit.
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Rules for pointing division:
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Pointing dogs will be given 10 points for each find.
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Dogs will be scored 10 points for a full retrieve, and 5 points for a partial retrieve.
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Ten points for each bagged bird.
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Each handler will take 8 shells into the field and will score an extra 5-points for every shell not used.
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Dog must hold point for at least 5 seconds.
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There will be a 5-point deduction for a pointing dog that traps a bird and loss of all retrieving points for that trapped bird. Handler must relinquish one shell.
Rules for Flushing division:
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Flushing dogs will be given 10 points for each flush.
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Dogs will be scored 10 points for a full retrieve, and 5 points for a partial retrieve.
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Ten points for each bagged bird.
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Each handler will take 8 shells into the field and will score an extra 5 points for each shell not used.
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*There will be no point deductions for any incidences which threaten the safety of the judges, handlers, or dogs. ***All handlers may use electric collars.
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*To receive all points on a full retrieve, handler may only take one step, while keeping one foot planted on the ground; no laying down or using any object to retrieve a bird back to the handler.
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Bring out your dogs and have a good time!
Please contact us at 717-266-6324 or 717-891-8228. You can also email us at bigrbirdranch@gmail.com
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Dog Handler___________________________________________________
Division_______________________________________________________
Email_________________________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________
# of Dogs Entered_______________________________________________
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*Mail checks to Big R Bird Ranch, 1550 Copenhaffer Road, Dover, PA 17315
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2023 Chukar Challenge Winners
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1st Place Pointing- Bobby Little 2nd Place Pointing- Bobby Little 3rd Place Pointing- Randy Hilligus
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1st Place Pointing- Rich Frantz 2nd Place Pointing- Derek Starner 3rd Place Pointing- Joe Shop
2022 Chukar Challenge Winners
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1st Place Pointing- Ellis Smeal 2nd Place Pointing- Bobby Little 3rd Place Pointing- Jason Dini
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2021 Chukar Challenge Winners
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