Catching Chocky's Killers

Outstanding dogs may only come your way a few times in your life. Chocky Ya Ya (also known as Chock, the old General, La La to his countless friends) was one of those dogs. Super smart, a superb hunting mate but he was getting old. On one of his sojourns away from the lodge, he crossed paths with some seriously bad wild dogs and the rest, unfortunately is history. He paid the ultimate price, so will they.
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  • @OzScout66
    @OzScout662 жыл бұрын

    RIP CHOCKY !!! .....after watching him in so many videos, he felt like a virtual family member to us here in Brisbane. We admire and respect you folk for what you do ! - Take care x

  • @stronganatomy8530
    @stronganatomy85302 жыл бұрын

    Rip Choky - As a city-slicker aussie, I'd like to say how I appreciate videos like this. Gives me an insight into the lives of those Australians living outside city-limits, dealing with part of the country life that we aren't privy too and a lot of the time don't understand. So this channel and your videos mate are fantastic - keep it all up.

  • @66Pipes66
    @66Pipes662 жыл бұрын

    Not many dogs live a great life like Chocky did, he must’ve had such fun every day with you & he went out fighting.

  • @ianmckinnon8461
    @ianmckinnon84612 жыл бұрын

    Clark & family you have great dogs, Rest Easy Chocy ...Dog handling skills are 100% ...You have to have big hearts ..Love your video,s . Real bushman

  • @Liam_Grey
    @Liam_Grey2 жыл бұрын

    Went out like a warrior, rip.

  • @paulpaskins380
    @paulpaskins3802 жыл бұрын

    No !!!! i loved and had a real soft spot for that dog . I Remember when he used to curl up on my feet and others in front of the fire in winter when i was up there . Such an intelligent and great natured dog. RIP Choccy Our thoughts are with you Clark and Judy

  • @nevillewalker6299
    @nevillewalker62992 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vidieos and sad to hear that Chocy is no longer out there. Best regards from the UK.

  • @lopin890
    @lopin8902 жыл бұрын

    Condolences Clark and Judy on the loss of your long time mate, Chocky. He was a fine dog, and knew his job well... now he runs the forests over the rainbow bridge.. ❤❤

  • @RobsAquaponics
    @RobsAquaponics2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about Chocky mate.

  • @chynaizaszhowl3299
    @chynaizaszhowl32992 жыл бұрын

    RIP CHOCKY😇... Love your videos, very educational for anyone who has no idea what's needed to control unwanted pests.

  • @johnburge2510
    @johnburge25102 жыл бұрын

    Sad day Clarke hope you catch the dogs I really enjoy your vids keep them coming I am 73yrs old been shooting all my life learned a lot from my field craft still going strong best wishes to you and your good lady .

  • @davidkirkman1135
    @davidkirkman11352 жыл бұрын

    I’m so sorry to hear about your dog. Go get those wild dogs. Chocky was a part of the family.

  • @buckleyhollembaek8682
    @buckleyhollembaek86822 жыл бұрын

    It’s been great too watch I’m a trapper from Alaska been watching your shows for a wile bummer bout the pup thanks for sharing

  • @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @craigperry7376
    @craigperry73762 жыл бұрын

    That’s tough news mate. Feel for yours & Judy’s loss. RIP Chocky

  • @gregoryperrine2480
    @gregoryperrine24802 жыл бұрын

    chocky was a great companion,,and hunter,,you gave him the best life he could have had,,thank you for all you do,,chocky is being missed.

  • @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @zoeys290
    @zoeys2902 жыл бұрын

    RIP Choky , im soo sorry for your great loss 😫 Now Go get those wild dog asseholes !! Im learning loads from you 👍👍👍👍

  • @AdamTownsend_
    @AdamTownsend_2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear legend! At least he was in the bush doing what he loved most. Keep up the awesome work 🙏

  • @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @catherinetwyford498

    @catherinetwyford498

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Clark why do the deer have black velvet riley and chase Twyford

  • @TheOzflyer
    @TheOzflyer2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always mate, I’ve always used paper on my traps, I’ll give it a go without paper next time, sorry to hear about Chocky as well, all the best mate 👍🇦🇺

  • @tomelder6028
    @tomelder6028 Жыл бұрын

    Rip chockey....keep up the good work...thank you

  • @denisebennett3144
    @denisebennett31442 жыл бұрын

    So sorry for the loss of Chocky.

  • @rabbitphobia
    @rabbitphobia2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss... I love your videos how you explain what you are doing and why it's totally fascinating especially when you mention things that can only be known from years of experience it's bloody awesome. Better than anything on TV no doubt about it.

  • @ItsaDoggersLife
    @ItsaDoggersLife2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Clark Thank you, Sorry for your loss a good dog is hard to replace. Keep them coming mate your an inspiration to our way of life.

  • @davidwelch2438
    @davidwelch24382 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Clark. Thanks again. A it was sad to hear about Chocky.

  • @Wadaryu1000
    @Wadaryu10002 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about old Chocky. It can be hard losing a good dog. RIP.

  • @rachel81962
    @rachel819622 жыл бұрын

    For several years I ran a deer ranch in south Texas. I ran a lot of snares. I normally killed over a 100 coyotes per year. Haven’t seen you use snares out there. Clean out an area and a new group would try to move in. But they had to come under the fence to do so. That’s where the snares work best.

  • @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our son Kurt and wife Esther trap and snare a lot of wolf and coyote in BC. Over here it is illegal, too much other small animals, marsupials, goannas, stock etc.

  • @rareaussie6960
    @rareaussie69602 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Clark 👍mate I trapped back in the 70/80s towards the snowy mountains and I just learned something from you 👍thank cobber 🇦🇺👍🇦🇺👍I can now pass what I just learned from you along with what I already new to a couple of young blokes I no who are keen trappers to 🍺👍🇦🇺 thanks mate cheers 🍻

  • @Jessie.c9494
    @Jessie.c94942 жыл бұрын

    Sad news about chocky, the videos are much appreciated there great learning tool for me good work

  • @stephenasbridge878
    @stephenasbridge8782 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating to see your life in Australia. From a whingeing Pom! 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺

  • @stevezurek7281
    @stevezurek72812 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that ya dog has passed on,they live on with our memories God bless .

  • @paulreilly3904
    @paulreilly39042 жыл бұрын

    Not a vendetta? I do believe you Clark, and I'm being serious. But you are a better man than I. A beloved dog, even a working dog is a huge loss, you have my sympathies. Enjoying your videos as a subscriber from Oxford UK.

  • @archiekabooom2928
    @archiekabooom29282 жыл бұрын

    So sorry to here about your loss ,my deepest condolences.

  • @stu739
    @stu7392 жыл бұрын

    Rip 🙏 to chocky . Mate sorry for your loss

  • @alistairprice3292
    @alistairprice32922 жыл бұрын

    Love your work and look forward to Tuesday 👍🏻

  • @derekokopski7723
    @derekokopski77232 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss of Chocky!! RIP Chocky!!

  • @georgejames2994
    @georgejames29942 жыл бұрын

    Hi from myshall, carlow, ireland.. Very interesting job you got mate... Regards George

  • @BenoniBen
    @BenoniBen2 жыл бұрын

    Clark I am glad you are showing me where I messed up in the past. I am now 67 and tried my hand at trapping and was not good at it. You have already taught me several items I did wrong. Keep it up.

  • @fandangofandango2022
    @fandangofandango20222 жыл бұрын

    Love the Dogs.

  • @timbrazuka
    @timbrazuka2 жыл бұрын

    My friend. I had gurard dogs when I lived in Brazil and they died. I'm sorry for your loss. The Lord bless you all real good.

  • @adambrown3745
    @adambrown37452 жыл бұрын

    RIP Choc

  • @bwana375
    @bwana3752 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss Clarkie and Judy.

  • @intothenight1993
    @intothenight19932 жыл бұрын

    Good video mate. Hope you can catch them. Its always interesting watching different people set traps for wild dogs. Always learning different techniques to have up your sleeve. Thanks for sharing.

  • @shakergt81
    @shakergt812 жыл бұрын

    I feel for you. I lost my red catle dog only 2 months ago. They are family and no dog can replace the one you lost.

  • @barra650
    @barra6502 жыл бұрын

    It's hard loosing a good mate . My big fella past away a couple of months ago , so I know how you feel . All the best .

  • @kyledavis1454
    @kyledavis14542 жыл бұрын

    Top videos man, keep em coming. My 2 young blokes watch them with me in the evenings. Good work on those dogs and other nuisances. My wifes family from near Nundle saw the damage and suffering caused by these things first hand. Keep up the effort. We'll probably never be rid of them but every effort counts.

  • @CamMac-kd1ou
    @CamMac-kd1ou2 жыл бұрын

    Highly watchable vids and a great insight to what you're up against. Thanks and keep going. Do it for Chocky.

  • @darrynworthy7129
    @darrynworthy71292 жыл бұрын

    when my pop took me trapping back in the 70s on for foxes and he would when possible set just before a rain, in victoria its easier than n.s.w or qld, never used gloves, we would sprinkle water over the area, and yes very cunning foxes that had been caught and chewed off their leg to get out, became very hard to catch. we would elevate a bait up high, set traps back away from under a trap. also we used beer cans with spikes and not peg a trap in the ground, never lost a fox that way, just tracked it down. dogs are stronger though, every day we would check traps. or we wired a trap to a fence so it could slide. we always used cut up news paper, sand its a must, or the sand trickles under te plate. thank you for doing these vidoes, it is very important. so hard to trap now, must register them, and so many other stupid laws. the national parks are the biggest problem , it protects animals we need culled. no one can trap or hunt animals we need to control. yet more and more areas are turned into parks. my way of life, hunting, the gov is trying to remove from our culture. i loved trapping. i love the bush i cannot live without it.

  • @davidregazzoli1065
    @davidregazzoli10652 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your KZread keep them coming 👍👍👍

  • @andyboobowen140
    @andyboobowen140 Жыл бұрын

    Proper legends great videos best regards from Scotland

  • @keithdixon3913
    @keithdixon39132 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos it takes me back

  • @stephencox4718
    @stephencox4718 Жыл бұрын

    Chocky passes doing what he dose & loves best. Great dog right to the end!

  • @kiweekeith
    @kiweekeith2 жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear about Chocky .... Very Best to You and Yours from ChCh, NZ .... Thanks you So Much for your Very Informative and entertaining vidclips. Keep well and Stay safe ....

  • @michaelp1856
    @michaelp18562 жыл бұрын

    I’m going through the steps now to plan a fence to keep dingoes out & my dogs in.

  • @garymarkham4167
    @garymarkham41672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mate...Love you country Aussies.

  • @ronhughes1805
    @ronhughes18052 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another interesting video. Only a few hunting channels are of interest and yours is right up there as it’s amazing to watch how the trap sites are determined etc.

  • @Blumack21
    @Blumack212 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. Thank you. Andy

  • @newbornalien1992
    @newbornalien1992 Жыл бұрын

    Love those dogs. Lost mine to a drunk brother and a snow storm. There always with you.

  • @donaldleegrim9756
    @donaldleegrim9756 Жыл бұрын

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DOG'S DR.DONALD LEE GRIM 81 VALENCIA PHILIPPINES

  • @jamesleacock9995
    @jamesleacock99952 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that mate. Keep up the good work!

  • @normanhoman7133
    @normanhoman71332 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your loss, the art of being a successful dogger, it's a pleasure watching your videos you happily share what can only be described as a continuous improvement process. How to outsmart the dog without educating the dog.

  • @BaconDzzz
    @BaconDzzz2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the loss

  • @bassomatic1871
    @bassomatic18712 жыл бұрын

    Condolences on the passing of Chocky. Losing one is toughest part of making them a family member .

  • @haydo5l292
    @haydo5l2922 жыл бұрын

    Hey mate so sorry for your loss I had to put my first pig dog down last week know what your going through love videos keep them coming mate

  • @bigd4000
    @bigd40002 жыл бұрын

    Great vid mate ur attention to detail is the secret to catching them👍 Have recently had another shoulder op so have been bored out of my mind till I found ur channel so have subd an watched heaps of ur vids an pretty sure I recognised a bit of road up past Mt Carbine that I have driven many times? Lived and hunted up the cape for 30 odd yrs but down the sunny coast now an soooo miss my hunting, wood luv to bag a deer for the freezer but finding a property down here is problematic due to people doing the wrong thing an stuffing it for everyone 👎 Anyway stay safe budd an look forward to ur nxt vid🤙

  • @fetlocks3
    @fetlocks32 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about Chocky. LEN, UK.

  • @Aussiehoghunters
    @Aussiehoghunters2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome skills mate!! Looks like you have got a few ferals getting around.

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson28372 жыл бұрын

    What a great explained trap set, Awesome

  • @pauljay1328
    @pauljay13282 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss mate

  • @douglasanderson153
    @douglasanderson1532 жыл бұрын

    I’ ‘M so sorry to hear this Clark…RIP Chocky.

  • @CamBill_ROBLOX
    @CamBill_ROBLOX2 жыл бұрын

    Been enjoying the trapping videos and watching your techniques and thoughts some are very similar to how I used to do it some are different but they work good job keep it up 👍👍👍👍

  • @hunting4sanity365
    @hunting4sanity3652 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss Clark Rip chocky love and respect from myself and my 4 legged family members london and bear

  • @shaneconnors757
    @shaneconnors7572 жыл бұрын

    GREAT WORK...WELL DONE MATE

  • @36Hooters
    @36Hooters2 жыл бұрын

    sorry for your loss guys. can u do a video on correctly scalping the wild dogs.

  • @lionelwilliams9155
    @lionelwilliams91552 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awesome keep them up please

  • @manuelwebe
    @manuelwebe2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss. RIP Chucky. As you said, he picked the fight & this time they won. Luckily you´ll find the killer wild dogs.

  • @chrisjohnson38
    @chrisjohnson382 жыл бұрын

    Sorry about chocky Clark, it's tough losing your best mate like that.

  • @kennethbailey2616
    @kennethbailey26162 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @BCBtrucks64
    @BCBtrucks642 жыл бұрын

    sorry to hear about chocky clark , i'd be heartbroken to lose my dog and companion

  • @georgezink8256
    @georgezink82562 жыл бұрын

    This man,knows his critters

  • @jackwyatt1218
    @jackwyatt12182 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your video and commentary from NC, USA

  • @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    @ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Best wishes for a top 2022.

  • @jackwyatt1218

    @jackwyatt1218

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ClarkMcGhiesWildCountry Happy New Year to you and yours!

  • @robertlawler7179
    @robertlawler71792 жыл бұрын

    Hey Clark I really enjoy your videos

  • @hemikakariki9323
    @hemikakariki93232 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic channel bud

  • @Nguja
    @Nguja2 жыл бұрын

    Watching from the northern Territory In katherine great videos

  • @peterwallace4964
    @peterwallace49642 жыл бұрын

    Bloody brilliant

  • @philprice5712
    @philprice57122 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear of your loss my friend.

  • @vaughanellis7866
    @vaughanellis78662 жыл бұрын

    The best teachers are the unintentional ones, you teach without belabouring the point.

  • @tonybedingfield9085
    @tonybedingfield90852 жыл бұрын

    Keepim coming dad. That's great

  • @TheThetechnician
    @TheThetechnician Жыл бұрын

    Yer no vendettas well said just doing what they do nate, Gday from regional south Australia

  • @lukehillier2262
    @lukehillier22622 жыл бұрын

    I like these videos so fun

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Chocky. 👍👍👍👊

  • @tomblount5635
    @tomblount56352 жыл бұрын

    Good show Mate

  • @macndea
    @macndea2 жыл бұрын

    Yes you are doing a good job keep up the good work thanks

  • @glenbaker4024
    @glenbaker40242 жыл бұрын

    I’m really sorry to hear about Chocky. I truly sympathise. I’ve watched these videos out of order so I know you get at least two of the offenders. My heart goes out to you both. You have some great looking dogs, do you breed them? I’ve always had border collies, best dogs on earth.Ps. I had trouble getting foxes with a box trap, a cocky told me to put it in the chook yard for a week with my gloves and chook food in it. After a week I put on the soiled gloves and baited the trap just outside the coop. Caught a fox the first night then washed the trap and repeated the process for months; worked every single time.

  • @brettstevenson986
    @brettstevenson9862 жыл бұрын

    Great watch Guys..Rip choccy

  • @ellertorresiii1081
    @ellertorresiii10812 жыл бұрын

    You’re the expert Clark. Don’t listen to them. RIP CHOCKY! Love your contents.

  • @kimavery2560
    @kimavery25602 жыл бұрын

    Good work mate keep it up

  • @ThomasWLalor
    @ThomasWLalor2 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry for your loss. Our own doggo, Kibbitz, left us almost eleven years ago, and we miss himso. Never got another dog, tho, still too soon.

  • @goldmagnet
    @goldmagnet2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about ya dog buddy, good luck with this round of traps.

  • @johnmerton3630
    @johnmerton36302 жыл бұрын

    old bushes I met years ago always wore gloves.

  • @wesleynettles5923
    @wesleynettles5923 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Chocky

  • @triggerhappy8872
    @triggerhappy88722 жыл бұрын

    Excellent mate i really like ya vids yeh, keep’m coming 👍.. & sorry to hear about ya dog being killed, mongrel wild dogs. R I P 🐶 Chockie..