Echoes on Rimrock: In Pursuit of the Chukar Partridge

By Buddy Levy

We will pursue these birds. We have confronted them, and they have shown themselves to us and have offered that we follow them. And in part, it is the mystery of whether we will encounter them again that keeps one leg trailing after the other. It is becoming part of this wild land, walking a game trail that perhaps no human has ever walked, that draws us in. As we walk, we will anticipate those moments ahead in which we may engage in a ritual both ancient and primitive, a relationship at once completely modern and as old as the rocks on which we stand. From memories of heading into early twilight to go hunt with his father to stories of pursuing the chukar partridge in the dead of winter, author and avid hunter, Buddy Levy, presents a lyrical and honest look at the world of hunting the chukar partridge. ""Chukar hunting combines the best of all upland game bird pursuit into one challenging package: gorgeous, complicated, strong flying birds, physically and psychologically demanding terrain, and difficult and rewarding dog work. What else is there?"" Echoes on Rimrock: In Pursuit of the Chukar Partridge combines compelling stories of pursuit with helpful and practical information about the sport. After years of hunting the chukar, Levy shares advice on how and where to find birds, hunting tactics, maneuvering across precipitous terrain, and the necessary gear, from guns to boots. Also included are Levy's insights on choosing the right bird dog (his own beloved dog, Cajun, makes several appearances in the book), and recipes for the ""chukar gourmet."" This book explores all the layers and facets of hunting through powerful descriptions of the hunt itself, the natural history of the birdand the landscape, the physical demand of pursuit, and finally thoughtful reflections on the allure of sport hunting. As Levy explains, ""Chukar hunting is meaningful not only for its harvests but for where it takes you, for the landscapes you have to enter....The pursuit will teach about the behavior of the creatures you encounter as well as the limits of your mental and physical tenacity.""

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871088827
• ISBN13: 9780871088826
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Westwinds Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

Very good book and somewhat educational

This book makes for fun reading

Being a chukar hunter myself, I found this book to be enjoyable. Whether you hunt them or not, the book has a lot of good points. It doesn't tell all, but it does talk about the realities of chukar hunting. If you're looking for a text book, forget it. But if you want to read a book that is factual and fun at the same time, this is a great book.

If you hunt chukars or even uplands this book is for you...

I've hunted chukars with a fever since I was able to carry a shotgun 25 years ago. Buddy Levy writes wonderfully and his passion, respect and understanding for this great game bird and the land they inhabit shines. It is obvious this book is personal and we are fortunate Levy has let us in.I highly recommend you make the effort to share Levy's love of what it means to hunt chukars....

The only book on the subject and well done.

This is a literate and personal book, and a short one. As a long time chukar hunter, I think that it falls short in a couple of areas, or I would have rated it five stars.This is not a "how to" book, although it contains a fair amount of information, and tips on gear. Worth the money, and as I said, the only book (in English) on the subject.

A great book, I highly recomend . Classy and entertaining!

This book was not what I expected, it is not just a nuts and bolts how to guide. It is classy reading and very enjoyable. This man can write and he has a soul. He reveals that he has a great passion and reverence for this sport. I was very inpressed by this book and plan to keep it and read it from time to time. I think any serious upland hunter, especially one who has hunted Chukar or wants to will really appreciate this book.