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Upland Bird Hunting at Kessler Canyon

Upland bird hunts at Kessler Canyon are a happy meeting of spectacular Colorado scenery, hard-flying birds, friendly and knowledgeable guides and some of the best bird dogs in the industry—all that's missing is you!. Ring-necked pheasants and chukar are our primary quarry species, although the occasional Gambel's quail or grouse may turn up in the bag by the end of the day. Our upland hunts include unlimited harvest of game birds, and hunt areas range from pheasant hideouts on the flats along Brush Creek to classic wild chukar hotspots on the side hills.

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Top quality dogs are the heart and soul of our upland hunts. Braces of stylish English and German Shorthaired Pointers will hunt up and point your birds, while flushing and retrieving chores are performed by Labrador Retrievers trained to walk quietly at heel until called to action by your guide. Combining pointers with flushing dogs as bird-finding teams within the discipline of "broken to wing and shot" training adds that extra bit of polish to a day's hunt, and, more importantly, makes for a safer hunt for everyone.

A Typical Day of Wingshooting

• Start your day with breakfast at The Homestead or The Guesthouse
• Meet your guide and dogs and head out into the field for a morning hunt
• Enjoy lunch at The Homestead
• After lunch, head back out to the fields for an afternoon hunt
• Return to The Homestead and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails followed by a three course dinner
• Finish your day with a game of pool, cards, a little TV or good conversation with friends

Upland Bird Hunts Include

• Unlimited hunting of Chukar and Ring-necked Pheasant
• Deluxe Lodging - double occupancy with private baths
• Professional guides and expertly trained dogs
• Gourmet meals and adult beverages
• 1 Box of Shells per 1/2 day hunt
• Round of 50 clays at the 8 Stand Shooting Pavilion
• A $50 gift certificate to The Trading Post
• A Complimentary 60-minute custom massage when you book 2 nights or more
• Cleaning and packaging of birds