Chukar Chasers Devil Bird

When Chukar Chasers reached out, they did not want a standard upland hunting graphic.

They wanted something fun. Something with personality. Something no one in the upland apparel space had done before. And we worked together to create something that checks all of those boxes.

Chukar Chasers is a community of upland hunters who live for the chase. Their mission says it best:

“Promote the great outdoors, wildlife, public lands, and ethical hunting, while sharing the thrill and respect for upland hunting.”

This project needed to reflect that passion, but with a fun twist.

Devil Bird illustration for Chukar Chasers by Dristy Design — a custom vector mascot graphic for upland hunters.

Full Devil Bird graphic and illustration created for Chukar Chasers upland apparel.

The Goal

Create a one-of-a-kind, memorable tshirt design that upland hunters would connect with instantly.

They wanted:

  • A fun, bold graphic

  • Something different from the typical bird silhouette designs

  • A shirt that upland hunters would proudly wear year-round

Not just a shirt. A statement.

The Idea: Devil Bird

Anyone who has chased chukar knows the pain.

They live on steep, brutal, rocky terrain. They sprint uphill. Fast. They vanish. They make you question your life decisions.

That is why they are nicknamed:

Devil bird

So instead of another “mountain landscape + bird outline,” we came up with a literal devil chukar. With a pitchfork and devilish attitude.

Copy on the shirt:
First time is for fun. Every time after is for revenge.

If you know, you know.

Chukar Chasers “Devil Bird” long sleeve shirt featuring bold mascot-style artwork designed by Dristy Design.

Chukar Chasers Devil Bird shirt showcasing our upland hunting graphic design work.

The process:

  1. Explore the humor + pain of chukar hunting

  2. Sketch mascot-style character concept

  3. Refine the illustration in vector format

Because everything is vector, the design works perfectly on everything.

  • Tshirts

  • Hoodies

  • Stickers

  • Hats and patches

And the response?

The shirts and hoodies sold out immediately.

Upland hunters saw it. Laughed and loved it. Then bought it.

Tone + Visual Style

Fun
Humorous
Still cool and wearable

It was definitely a unique design for the upland space. It stands out and starts a fun conversation.

Richard Dristy holding a pheasant with his dog Indie, a wirehaired pointing griffon, after a successful upland hunt in Idaho.

Richard of Dristy Design upland hunting with his wirehaired pointing griffon, Indie.

Favorite Part of the Project

Seeing the upland community show so much love for the design.
You can make something cool, but when the shirts sell out instantly, and hunters are posting pictures wearing your work, it makes it so much better.

Quick Answers:

Who designs upland hunting tshirt graphics?
Dristy Design creates custom apparel graphics for upland brands, hunting companies, and outdoor lifestyle brands.

Do you design mascot or character graphics like this?
Yes. We illustrate custom marks, mascots, and bold apparel artwork that sells.

Can you design a unique hunting logo or tshirt that doesn’t look like everything else in the industry?
Absolutely. We always strive to do this.


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