Hailing from Utah and being a wild chukar hunter, we tend to migrate towards steeper country than the majority of hunters, I suppose.
In 18 days of hunting, on 3 separate trips, I personally saw one group of other hunters in the field. I was treated to a good #ss chewing by the "guide" that lead the party. From across the canyon. Another reason to seek solitude.
I believe it is easier than many think to get far away from crowds. I saw more "illegals" in the field than hunters this season.
Hog Canyon, Parker Reservoir, and some of the other well known spots offer nothing for me.
Yes, the total area the Mearns dwell, is fairly well defined. Yet I'm convinced that even on my last day hunting, my dogs pointed a covey that had not seen another hunter all season.
Not every day of hunting is about shooting a limit. The opportunity to work my dogs, further their experience is plenty satisfying for me.
I do not hunt up singles after the initial flush.
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