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California ptarmigan

SoCalhunt88

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Made it out for the first time to try and chase these guys, they were introduced back in the 70s and have since made some roots in the high country. Out here our tree line ends around 10k and is about where it’s rumored these birds live. That being said, all I found was some old sign and that’s after 17 human miles and 46 canine miles. Great trip and I’ll try and get back soon to see if I can turn one up. Anyone out there chase ptarmigan in the lower 48, and insight?
 

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I spend my share of time fishing above 10k feet in the Southern and Eastern half Sierras, and have never seen a ptarmigan. Can't say I look for them, but I'm sure if I saw one I'd have taken taken interest and made a mental note. Maybe I've just not been in the part of the Sierras that they use when I'm there?
 
I spend my share of time fishing above 10k feet in the Southern and Eastern half Sierras, and have never seen a ptarmigan. Can't say I look for them, but I'm sure if I saw one I'd have taken taken interest and made a mental note. Maybe I've just not been in the part of the Sierras that they use when I'm there?
They say they’re between bishop and Lee vining… bordering the park
 
I mounted one for a ornithologist who works for F&G. He got it in the Eastern Sierras.

I follow my on Facebook my rock climbing teacher from High School who is still very active in the Sierra Nevada and I remember he took some pics of some and named the area. I'll have to go back and research.
That's something that I've been wanting to do.
 
sounds like chukar...
Worse. Like 1000 foot cliffs. Basically someone climbs to the top of the cliff, flushes the bird off and a guy at the bottom of the cliff hopes to be able to be in a reasonable distance of where they land to get one before they go back up the cliffs. I wouldn't hunt them with dog in that country.
 
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