HUNTING – The annual Chukar Challenge hunting dog event that pits flushers against pointers is set for Saturday, June 10, hosted by the Spokane Bird Dog Association. It’s all in the name of good times, good-natured competition and another way to train dogs, said event organizer Dan Hoke of Dunfur Kennel.

The fun hunt will be held at the club’s Espanola training grounds near Medical Lake.

The event challenges hunters and dogs, regardless of breed, to be the fastest to find and shoot two planted birds in 15-minute rounds.

Dogs with the eight fastest times will be paired for a second round to determine the winner.

Handlers can use check cords, e-collars and even a buddy handler in the first round, but no training aids will be allowed in the finals.

The pairing is random, so a flushing springer could be paired with a pointing setter. A Lab could run with a shorthair.

“We couldn’t get chukars this year, so we’re using quail,” Hoke said.

Some prizes may be involved, but the winner shoots for pickles. A gallon of them.

Entries for the 30-dog field close on June 5 at 7 p.m. Fee is $50.

Contact Hoke, dhoke@dunfur.com or call Doug Koenig, (509) 850-1839.