12 Tips to hunting Chukar in Nevada

12 Tips to Hunting Chukar

Chukar hunting is all about increasing your chances of being successful. Hunting for the wily birds is best when they are forced to concentrate their numbers. Early in the season when it is usually dry you will find the birds tied to water sources making it easier to hunt them. Here are some tips to help with your success.

1.Read the chukar hunting 2013 -2014 forecast developed by NDOW biologists using aerial survey techniques in traditional chukar mountain ranges. Understand it is merely a guide. It is probably not lucrative in the long run to only focus on those mountain ranges identified in the forecast as having average or above average bird numbers.

2.Know the water sources in the area and purchase a guzzler atlas from one of NDOWs offices for only $50.

3.Hunt an area that has multiple water sources or a perennial stream that is still providing water. After two years of drought conditions, smaller springs that are isolated may not support multiple coveys of birds as they had in the past.

4.Seek out areas with fewer roads to avoid congestion often observed in canyon bottoms.

5.Prepare for the hike. If you have never hunted chukar before, consider it nature’s Stairmaster on level 20 with adrenalin added. Get into shape and make sure you have good boots for the long hikes up and down mountains.

6.Stop and listen for birds throughout the day. Sometimes just sitting on a rock for 10 minutes can reveal where birds might be located.

7.Understand the season you are hunting. If you are hunting early in the season, concentrate your efforts on water sources and focus on north facing where there tends to be more forage availability. If it’s late in the season and snow is on the ground, concentrate on southern exposed hill sides.

8.All chukar hunters who are successful know it’s all about the dog and the relationship they have with the dog that makes the hunt.

9.Regardless of the weather, bring plenty of water for you and your dog. This will likely be the first hunt of the season for many dog handlers and dogs, so don’t chance getting dehydrated.

10.Get familiar with your gun. Know how it patterns and what shot will work best for you.

11.Take your time and shoot straight, you may not get a lot of chances!

12.Remember folks, when go on your first chukar hunting trip, you go for fun and the rest of your life you go for revenge.

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Nevada hunters need to file their Big Game Hunt Questionnaires

NDOW Reminds Hunters to File Their Big Game Hunt Questionnaires
 
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding big game hunters sooner is better than later when it comes to completing and submitting their Big Game Hunt Questionnaires. The important hunting and harvest data gathered from the questionnaires helps guide game management, including tag quotas, in future hunting seasons.

"Once big game seasons end, hunters’ attention can quickly turn to other pursuits and filing their questionnaire can soon be forgotten, "said John McKay, NDOW outdoor education coordinator. "Completing and submitting the questionnaire quickly, after the hunt can save hunters hassle and money later.

Big game hunt questionnaires must be properly completed and received by the Wildlife Administrative Services Office (WASO) or submitted online at www.huntnevada.com no later than 5 p.m., on January 31, or the next business day if January 31 falls on a weekend or state holiday.

Questionnaires may be submitted online at www.huntnevada.com, by phone, or faxed to (775) 423-0799. Hunters should follow-up with the WASO to make sure their questionnaires have been received.

Hunters who fail to return the big game questionnaire or the information required by the questionnaire within the period specified, or who submits incomplete or false information on the questionnaire will be denied all big game tags for one year.

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Californa Roosevelt Elk in 2013

Hello Everyone,


The 2013 hunting season is underway and I just returned from a month of  scouting and guiding elk hunters in California and Nevada. For more information on our elk hunts you can see our website at www.gandjoutdoors.com or give me a call at 530-263-0492.


This year we had 7 Roosevelt elk hunters in California and one early Rocky Mountain elk hunt in Nevada. We were not 100% success this year like we normally are with 6 out of our 8 hunters taking bulls this year. The two unsuccessful hunters both passed up 6 point bulls on their hunts so we were 100% opportunity. The rut was late this year and the first couple hunts were not as good as normal. We did take 3 Roosevelt elk that will easily qualify for the Boone and Crockett record book minimum of 290 inches. We have now had 22 hunters take bulls in California that will qualify for Boone and Crockett since 1999.

Len Guldman took this 7x8 Roosevelt elk in California that gross scored 344 7/8. Len was guided by Aaron Griffith, Mark Duarte, and myself. Congratulations Len on a great bull.

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Hello Everyone,


The 2013 hunting season is underway and I just returned from a month of  scouting and guiding elk hunters in California and Nevada. For more information on our elk hunts you can see our website at www.gandjoutdoors.com or give me a call at 530-263-0492.


This year we had 7 Roosevelt elk hunters in California and one early Rocky Mountain elk hunt in Nevada. We were not 100% success this year like we normally are with 6 out of our 8 hunters taking bulls this year. The two unsuccessful hunters both passed up 6 point bulls on their hunts so we were 100% opportunity. The rut was late this year and the first couple hunts were not as good as normal. We did take 3 Roosevelt elk that will easily qualify for the Boone and Crockett record book minimum of 290 inches. We have now had 22 hunters take bulls in California that will qualify for Boone and Crockett since 1999.

Mike Burdt took this 6x6 Roosevelt elk in California that was missing a 3rd point and will still make Boone and Crockett while hunting with guide Aaron Griffith. The bull gross scored 322. Congratulations Mike.

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California and Nevada Elk Hunting

Hello Everyone,


The 2013 hunting season is underway and I just returned from a month of  scouting and guiding elk hunters in California and Nevada. For more information on our elk hunts you can see our website at www.gandjoutdoors.com or give me a call at 530-263-0492.


This year we had 7 Roosevelt elk hunters in California and one early Rocky Mountain elk hunt in Nevada. We were not 100% success this year like we normally are with 6 out of our 8 hunters taking bulls this year. The two unsuccessful hunters both passed up 6 point bulls on their hunts so we were 100% opportunity. The rut was late this year and the first couple hunts were not as good as normal. We did take 3 Roosevelt elk that will easily qualify for the Boone and Crockett record book minimum of 290 inches. We have now had 22 hunters take bulls in California that will qualify for Boone and Crockett since 1999.

Charlie Hoppin took this great Roosevelt elk on the Northwestern hunt in California while hunting with guide Mark Duarte. The bull grossed 362 inches and is a 9x9 with so much mass that you can't get both hands around the antlers by the fourth and fifth points. Congratulations Charlie on the bull of several life times. 

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California/Nevada Landowner Tags for 2013

Private landowner tags are available for antelope, Roosevelt elk, Tule elk, Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer in both California and Nevada.

Governor's, Heritage and other auction tags are also available for antelope, mule deer, Roosevelt elk, Tule elk, Rocky Mountain elk and bighorn sheep (both desert sheep and California sheep) in California and Nevada.

While the cost of these tags can be expensive, they offer exceptional hunting opportunities for the serious hunter.

If you are interested in the hunting experience of a lifetime, please contact us for additional information:cary@gandjoutdoors.com.

California Elk Hunting with Cary Jellison, gandjoutdoors.com

We have over 20 years experience calling and locating bulls in the rut during both archery and rifle seasons. In California we hunt Roosevelt elk and Tule elk. Our success rate has been over 90% in California. Since 1999, our clients have taken 19 Boone & Crockett bulls, with 10 of our last 11 clients taking B&C bulls. Take a look at our photo gallery to see photos of the bulls our clients have taken.

In California, we hunt the Northwestern, Del Norte, Klamath and Big Lagoon hunts for Roosevelt elk. Our guided Tule elk hunts take place on Cache Creek, East Park Reservoir and Grizzly Island. These hunts offer an excellent opportunity to harvest a B&C bull. These hunts are draw hunts or they can be purchased through auction or as landowner tags.

For the Northwestern elk hunt we have access to a private ranch. Because the Northwestern hunt is on private property, there are additional trespass and harvest fees; please call for details.

The application deadline for California is over. For your 5 day California hunt do not include meals and lodging due to variations in the locations. Season dates are August through October.

If you draw an elk tag in California, give yourself the best chance to get a record bull elk either Roosevelt, Tule, or Rocky Mountain. Just click HERE for contact with Cary.

Drift Boat Fishing Trips-Steelhead and Wild Trout

Drift Boat Fishing Trips - Steelhead and Wild Trout


We specialize in fly fishing trips for wild trout and steelhead on the Yuba River. The portion we fish is open 365 days a year and the fishing is good all year round. The Yuba is catch and release only with barbless hooks and artificial lures or flies, no bait. This allows the fish to grow to a large size, with the average trout between 14 and 17 inches long. These trout fight like no other - we break off at least one fish on most of our trips. We also guide on the American and Feather rivers.

You will be provided with top of the line Sage fly rods and Sage, Galvan or Ross reels, as well as leaders, tippet and flies for all trips but feel free to bring your own equipment. All of our equipment is top notch, including a state of the art Hyde Drift Boat. Hyde is well known for its quality and performance. You will enjoy the experience of fishing from a boat so comfortably designed. For more information on Hyde Drift Boats, feel free to call me or contact Hyde at www.hydeboats.com.

Full day trips last 8 hours and half day trips are 4 hours. Lunch and drinks are provided with all full day trips. Prices are for 1-2 people; third person is an additional $100.

Fishing License and Steelhead Report Card are required on the Yuba River, American River and Feather River. Prices do not include license, Steelhead Report Card or guide gratuities.

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Steelhead and Wild Trout Fishing Rates
•Full Day Trip (2 people) $425
•Half Day Trip (2 people) $325
•50% nonrefundable deposit required for booking

Want to book a fishing trip, click HERE for gandjoutdoors.com

GandJ Ouddoors Nevada Hunt Choices

Hello Everyone,

The deadline to apply for big game tags in Nevada is April 15. You can go to www.huntnevada.com and apply online. I encourage everyone to buy the license and build bonus points for each species. Here are my recommendations for the 2013 drawing for deer, sheep, antelope, and elk if you would like me to guide you. These are not necessarily the best units in the state. If you have any questions about quality of animals for a given hunt or anything else, give me a call before you apply.  

If you don't want to draw the tag this year you can apply for a point for each species and it will increase your odds of drawing later on.

For deer I would apply in this order. Those of you that already applied in the nonresident guide draw and have tags or didn't draw cannot take part in the deer drawing but you can and should apply for the other species. I am already booked up with late hunters that drew in the nonresident guide draw. 

Rifle Deer Hunts
1.081
2.221-223 Early
3.021
4.022
5.141-145 Early 
 Archery Deer Hunts

1. 081
2. 221-223
3.065
4. 121 Late
5. 161-164

Muzzleloader Deer Hunts

1. 081
2. 221-223
3. 065
4. 021
5.  161-164

For nonresident California bighorn sheep, I would apply in this order:

1.032
2.034
3.012
4.033

For resident California bighorn sheep, I would apply in this order:

1.032
2.031
3.034
4.012
5.033 

For nonresident Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep I would apply in this order:

1.263
2.267
3.268
4.271
5.161

For resident Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep I would apply in this order:

1.253 E
2.263 
3.267
4.268
5.271

For elk I would apply in this order:

1.161-164, 171-173 Muzzleloader  
2.062, 064, 066-068 Muzzleloader
3.161-164, 171-173 Late
4.o76, 077, 079, 081 Early 
5.076, 077, 079, 081 Late 

For antelope I would apply in this order:

1.041, 042 early
2.041, 042 late
3.021, 022
4.065, 142, 144A
5.141, 143, 151-156 

Let me know if you have any questions. Call me at 530-263-0492.

Spring Turkey Hunting Coming Soon!

We provide one day fully guided hunts in northern California on private land. Our premier properties offer prime Rio Grande Turkey habitat in beautiful settings. We have over 20 years experience hunting and calling gobblers and for the past several years have harvested on average 1 bird per hunt. Gobblers with up to 11 ¼" beards have been taken. These hunts are quite popular and usually book up before the season, so be sure to book your hunt early.

Spring hunts have a limit of 1 bearded turkey per day and 3 per season.
Fall hunts have a limit of 1 turkey per season.
And don't forget you can bring a buddy (an extra hunter) for a discounted additional fee (see rates below). For safety reasons, we cannot take more than 2 hunters per guide.

Upland Game Bird Stamp is required on all hunts. Prices do not include state hunting license, Upland Game Bird Stamp or guide gratuities.

Want to book now, Turkey season coming in a few weeks. Call Cary at 530-885-1492

Yuba River Trout Fishing

YUBA RIVER TROUT FISHING


Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. I floated the Yuba on Saturday and Sunday and the fish are starting to eat Stoneflies on top.

Here is a picture of a fish we caught yesterday on a big dry and unfortunately we lost the biggest fish we hooked after about a 5 minute fight. The weather is going to be in the 70's this week and the fishing should just get better with the warm weather.

The cost for a full day float trip (8 hours) is $425. The trip includes lunch, drinks, flies and rods and reels if you need them.

A half day float trip (4 hours) is $325 and includes drinks, flies and rods and reels. This price is good for two people.

Give me a call at 1-530-263-0492 or email me Cary@gandjoutdoors.com at  if you would like to get out and fish.

Want to get into the Nevada Guide Draw for Mule Deer?

Want to get into the Nevada Guide Draw for Mule Deer?

So you want to hunt Nevada for Mule Deer in 2013 and want a better chance at drawing that great mule deer tag?  Well you can get the odds more in your favor by entering the Nevada Guide Draw. We have had 19 out of 22 clients draw deer tags in one year before.

Here is what you will need to do now to draw that tag.

1. To apply with a guide, you need to complete a 2013 Power of Attorney form, click here to get your copy.

2. If you were born in 1960 or later, you need proof that you have taken a hunter safety course. If you have applied in Nevada before you are already in the system and don’t need it.

3. If you go to www.huntnevada.com there is a toll free number you can call and they will tell you what you need to do to get entered into the computer so  we can apply for you.

To enter the Nevada Mule Deer Guide Draw with G&J Outdoors, complete the above paper work and send it to G&J Outdoors at 220055 Porcupine Ridge Rd, Colfax, Ca 95713.

A $1750 Deposit per hunter is required. This can be paid by check or money order.  If you go on our website and use the PayPal system, a 3% charge will apply.

At G&J Outdoors, the first clients in with their paperwork and deposit, get the first choice of  hunt dates  and guides. The key is to get your paperwork and deposit in by March 1 to insure you meet the deadline for processing by March 8.

Have questions; call Cary at 1-530-263-0492 or cary@gandjoutdoors.com. Book now so you can go mule deer hunting in Nevada 2013.

2013 NEVADA NONRESIDENT MULE DEER GUIDE DRAW

If you are a nonresident of Nevada you are eligible to apply in the nonresident guide drawing. The deadline for this drawing is March 8 and I have to apply for the client. You will know on March 20 if you drew a tag or not. Usually your draw odds are about 70% in this drawing. One year I had 22 nonresident clients apply for deer tags and 19 of them drew. I have only been below 50% two times in 18 years.

 If you are interested in going on a guided mule deer hunt in Nevada with me or have any questions, give me a call on my cell at 530 263-0492 or send me an email and I can explain the whole process to you and how it all works.
  
Upper end deer are usually in the mid to high 170's on these hunts but we do take bigger ones especially on the late hunts. If you take a look at my website at www.gandjoutdoors.com and go to the photo gallery you can see a lot of the bucks clients have taken on these hunts.
 
These are 5 day fully guided hunts with meals and lodging provided. The cost is the same as last year. A 2 on 1 hunt is $3950 each and a 1 on 1 hunt is $4750.

Take care and I look forward to speaking with you.  Call now to get in the outfitter draw!

Nevada Mule Deer Hunts

 Nevada Mule Deer Hunts, a summary of 2012 Nevada Hunts from G&JOutdoors.com.

We saw bucks every day on our mule deer hunts but the quality was way down. It was like the perfect storm for poor hunting.

First, central Nevada had one of the driest winters and springs they have had in about 50 years. Horn growth was the worst I have ever seen.

In addition to that, the lowest high temperature we had during the early season was 71 degrees. If that were not enough, the Department of Wildlife doubled the tag quota statewide and almost tripled it in one of our units.

We had two other bucks that clients missed and unfortunately two bucks that were hit and we never recovered.

Hey, but that's hunting. We worked hard and persistence pays off. Check out our web www.gandjoutdoors.com for pics from last years success.   Follow us on Facebook!

Press Release: 2013 International Sportsman's Expo Sacramento

Ready to shop, have fun, compete, learn, and pass on the outdoors tradition to family or friends?

www.SportsExpos.com

ISE Sacramento--California’s largest collection of fishing, hunting and outdoor products, sportfishing boats and travel destinations--is your one-stop destination to get everything you need to be successful and have fun in the outdoors!

Plus hands-on special features, contests, 200+ free seminars and demonstrations spread throughout the entire show,

Come check out the Youth Fair, too, which opens Friday at 3pm in Building D (white tent). This year's proud sponsors are California Inland Fisheries Foundation and the National Rifle Association.[info provided by Sportsexpos.com]

Deer Tour - one of the many events at the ISE

G & J Outdoors is pleased to be part of this fantastic event located at California's capitol city - Sacramento! Our outfitter booth is equipped with audio/visual experience and our master guide - Cary Jellison - is on site to answer questions. Book your upcoming hunt right here at the ISE and you're sure to get the best experience.

We invite you to come down and join in California's largest hunting expo!

G&J Outdoor Expos and Sporting Shows for January 2013

Upcoming Shows:

International Sportsman's Exposition
January 10-13, 2013
Sacramento Ca
Booth #411

Safari Club International
January 23-26
Reno Convention Center, Reno Nv
Booth #3 in the Trails End Pavilion

Please come by and say hello and we can talk about your hunting needs for 2013!

Contact Cary Jellison at www.gandjoutdoors.com or call 1-530-885-1492

Come as a Client, Leave as a Friend!

Cary Jellison's New Hunting Blog

Welcome to Cary Jellison’s new hunting blog

Let’s set the tone – It’s about Hunting, Fishing, Integrity, Respect for the animals and the land and……an awesome experience!

I can think of no better way to spend a day than out in nature with my three hunting dogs—no technology, no TV, no cell phone, no email. 

 

An early morning hike looking for the elusive chukar or taking in the beauty of the rugged Nevada Mountains is my peace. 

 

Making a delicious meal from the day’s harvest is rewarding, but the memories of the “hunt” are irreplaceable. 

 

The experiences and the friendships are why we say – Come to G & J Outdoors as a client; Leave as a Friend! 

I hope you will visit my fresh new website www.gandjoutdoors and “Like” us on FACEBOOK for packages and specials.

May the future blogs bring some knowledge, some smiles and inspire some dreams!

 
G & J Outdoors – premier guides in the West since 1995. Check us out at gandjoutsoors.com or call 1-530-885-1492