Chukars live in windswept country, but they don't like wind. When the wind blows, a chukar will find someplace to get out of it. Often holing up in the lee of rimrocks, steep draws and canyons, tall sagebrush, anywhere that affords protection. South-facing slopes are often most productive. These are the spots to send the dog and concentrate your efforts.

Winter or not, chukars run uphill and fly downhill. Count on that and plan your hunt accordingly.

The best hunting is in the northern third of the state in Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing and Washoe counties, about 95 percent public. Winnemucca is a good spot to headquarter. It is common to find Huns and chukar living on the same mountain. In the right light, it's difficult to tell what a dog has found until he fetches it up. In agricultural areas, valley quail are a nifty add-on to any mixed-bag hunt.

The chukar-Hun season runs from mid-October through January. Bag limits are six daily, 18 in possession, singly or in aggregate.

The non-resident license fee is $142, plus $10 for an upland bird stamp.