6 Ranch Podcast

Extreme Upland Birds and Big Bore Rifles

6 Ranch Podcast

Show Notes

The toughest hunters in the US might be the western upland bird hunters like Matt Hardinge who chase chukar and Himalayan Snowcock through the same cliffs occupied by bighorn sheep and mountain goats. But when compared to the sheep and goat hunters, the chukar guys are doing it day after day for a season that lasts for months. Here’s a glimpse into that world and a progress update on my bug bite rifle project.

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