***2022 Winter Classic Chukar Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022***
Field 1 Pointing
8:00- 8:20 Dan Cooper
8:30- 8:50 Gary Houghton
9:00- 9:20 Bob Gross
9:30- 9:50 Michelle Bartholomew
10:00- 10:20 Ed Shupp
10:30- 10:50 Kevin Knottingham
11:00- 11:20 Melvin Rose
11:30- 11:50 Tom Fiumarello
12:00- 12:20 John Buterbaugh
12:30- 12:50 Jean Persia
1:00- 1:20 William Kitts
1:30- 1:50 Michael Gray
2:00- 2:20 Michael James
2:30- 2:50 Matt Heisy
3:00- 3:20 David Unger
3:30- 3:50 Herb Walton
4:00- 4:20 Mike Germann
4:30- 4:50 John Costanza
Field 4 Pointing
8:00- 8:20 Ellis Smeal
8:30- 8:50 Bob Bartholomew
9:00- 9:20 Michael Lis
9:30- 9:50 Shane Knarr
10:00- 10:20 Abe Sharp
10:30- 10:50 John Kaputa
11:00- 11:20 Dan Cooper
11:30- 11:50 Bobby Little
12:00- 12:20 Kevin Knottingham
12:30- 12:50 Bob Gross
1:00- 1:20 Tom Fiumarello
1:30- 1:50 Ignacio C.
2:00- 2:20 Tim Heady
2:30- 2:50 Ralph Geisel
3:00- 3:20 Tim Auman
3:30- 3:50 William Kitts
4:00- 4:20 Angelo Iacomini
4:30- 4:50 Michael James
Field 2 Ponting
8:00- 8:20 Tom Fiumarello
8:30- 8:50 John Kaputa
9:00- 9:20 Melvin Rose
9:30- 9:50 Mark Wakefoose
10:00- 10:20 John Buterbaugh
10:30- 10:50 Bob Bartholomew
11:00- 11:20 Michael Lis
11:30- 11:50 Gary Houghton
12:00- 12:20 Michelle Bartholomew
12:30- 12:50 Ed Shupp
1:00- 1:20 Jason Chantham
1:30- 1:50 Cindy Stahle
2:00- 2:20 John Stout
2:30- 2:50 Scott Krise
3:00- 3:20 Michael Gray
3:30- 3:50 TJ Flanegan
4:00- 4:20 Tim Heady
4:30- 4:50 Daniel Keaton
Field 3 Flushing
8:00- 8:20 Justin Landis
8:30- 8:50 Joe Shoop
9:00- 9:20 Rich Frantz
9:30- 9:50 Derek Starner
10:00- 10:20 Ron Beer
10:30- 10:50 Jeff Thomas
11:00- 11:20 Rich Frantz
11:30- 11:50 Jeremiah Dick
12:00- 12:20 Justin Landis
12:30- 12:50 Joe Shoop
1:00- 1:20 Rich Frantz
1:30- 1:50 Greg Dreibelbis
2:00- 2:20 Tyler Amspacher
2:30- 2:50 Jeff Thomas
3:00- 3:20 Rich Frantz
3:30- 3:50 Jim Amspacher
4:00- 4:20 Danny Lease
4:30- 4:50 Rich Frantz
Chukar Challenge 2022
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
4 Chukars, 20-minute timed event
2 Divisions: Flushing and Pointing
Cost: $90 per dog; $25 non-refundable deposit per entry
*One dog can only run one time; Handlers may enter more than one dog
All entries must register by Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Running order will be done on Tuesday, January 25
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.
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 a 5-point deduction for a flushing dog that traps a bird. Handler must relinquish one shell.
*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.
*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.
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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*Mail checks to Big R Bird Ranch, 1550 Copenhaffer Road, Dover, PA 17315
2021 Chukar Challenge Winners


