***2023 Winter Classic Chukar Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023***
We are no longer accepting entries
Entry form below photos
Field 1- Pointing & Flushing
8:00- 8:20 Tim Heady
8:30- 8:50 Ellis Smeal
9:00- 9:20 Jim Meyers
9:30- 9:50 Mike Gray
10:00- 10:20 Rick Seger
10:30- 10:50 John Goetaski
11:00- 11:20 John Buterbaugh
11:30- 11:50 Rich Frantz
12:00- 12:20 John Kaputa
12:30- 12:50 Cameron Green
1:00- 1:20 Jeff Riebling
1:30- 1:50 Andrew Griffin
2:00- 2:20 Troy Swanson
2:30- 2:50 Bobby Little
3:00- 3:20 Jim Boone/Mike Gray
3:30- 3:50 Scott Baker
4:00- 4:20 Mike Shannon
4:30- 4:50 William Kerns
Field 3- Pointing & Flushing
8:00- 8:20 Rich Frantz
8:30- 8:50 Jeff Thomas
9:00- 9:20 Mark Paladino
9:30- 9:50 Danny Lease
10:00- 10:20 Randy Hilligus
10:30- 10:50 Justin Landis
11:00- 11:20 Cameron Green
11:30- 11:50 Mike Gray
12:00- 12:20 Joe Shoop
12:30- 12:50 Tyler Amspacher
1:00- 1:20 Rich Frantz
1:30- 1:50 Jeff Thomas
2:00- 2:20 Mike Shannon
2:30- 2:50 Derek Starner
3:00- 3:20 David Unger
3:30- 3:50 Jon Hubbard
4:00- 4:20 Jon Plechavy
4:30- 4:50 Bobby Little
Field 2- Pointing & Flushing
8:00- 8:20 Justin Landis
8:30- 8:50 Jeff Fromm
9:00- 9:20 John Buterbaugh
9:30- 9:50 Rich Frantz
10:00- 10:20 Jeff Thomas
10:30- 10:50 Cameron Fromm
11:00- 11:20 Jeff Riebling
11:30- 11:50 Danny Lease
12:00- 12:20 Randy Hilligus
12:30- 12:50 Kenny Bonnes
1:00- 1:20 Jim Boone/Mike Gray
1:30- 1:50 Kyle Henninger
2:00- 2:20 Joe Shoop
2:30- 2:50 Greg Dreibelbis
3:00- 3:20 Ignacio Cenicacelaya
3:30- 3:50 Dakota Koleszar
4:00- 4:20 Jean Persia
4:30- 4:50 Joe Harris
Field 4- Pointing
8:00- 8:20 Mike Gray
8:30- 8:50 Marshall Gregory
9:00- 9:20 Dan Cooper
9:30- 9:50 Scott Harris
10:00- 10:20 John Kaputa
10:30- 10:50 Tim Heady
11:00- 11:20 Jason Dini
11:30- 11:50 Mark Paladinio
12:00- 12:20 Ken Griffin
12:30- 12:50 Zachary Spence
1:00- 1:20 Cliff Mailloux
1:30- 1:50 Shane Knarr
2:00- 2:20 Tim Auman
2:30- 2:50 Matt Neidinger
3:00- 3:20 David Burke
3:30- 3:50 Matt Heisey
4:00- 4:20 Robert McNichol
4:30- 4:50 Mel Rose
2022 Chukar Challenge Winners



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



1st Place Flushing- Greg Dreibelbis 2nd Place Flushing- Derek Starner 3rd Place Flushing- Tyler Amspacher
2021 Chukar Challenge Winners



1st Place Pointing- Bobby Minehart 2nd Place Pointing- Chad Fritzinger 3rd Place Pointing- Jane Persia/Bruce F.



1st Place Flushing- Jeff Murphy 2nd Place Flushing- Rich Frantz 3rd Place Flushing- Rich Frantz
Chukar Challenge 2023
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023
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 18, 2023
Running order will be done on Tuesday, January 24
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
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*Mail checks to Big R Bird Ranch, 1550 Copenhaffer Road, Dover, PA 17315