***2024 Winter Classic Chukar Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024***
Entry form below photos
Chukar Challenge 2024
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
4 Chukars, 20-minute timed event
2 Divisions: Flushing and Pointing
Cost: $110 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 17, 2024
Running order will be done on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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.
*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
Dog Handler___________________________________________________
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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



1st Place Pointing- Bobby Little 2nd Place Pointing- Bobby Little 3rd Place Pointing- Randy Hilligus



1st Place Pointing- Rich Frantz 2nd Place Pointing- Derek Starner 3rd Place Pointing- Joe Shop
2022 Chukar Challenge Winners



1st Place Pointing- Ellis Smeal 2nd Place Pointing- Bobby Little 3rd Place Pointing- Jason Dini



2021 Chukar Challenge Winners



