never thought it could happen

stumpstalker · 11-14-2018, 06:42 PM

When a guy like me can shoot the daily limit (4) of Ruffed Grouse (Gray Phase), it can only be due to a great guide (former Air Force MP); great dogs (“Hank” in the photo), a reliable gun (VH-16-0) and a whole lotta birds.

SOMEWHERE in the Maine’s North Woods.

Dean Romig · 11-14-2018, 06:49 PM

That’s fantastic Russ!

Congratulations on a “Red Letter Day on Grouse”!!

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Reggie B · 11-14-2018, 07:04 PM

Very nice! Thanks for posting!

Woodcock survey · 11-14-2018, 08:08 PM

Congratulations on a great day, more to come i hope.

Randy Roberts · 11-14-2018, 08:15 PM

Congrats indeed Sir. Great day for sure.

Brett Hoop · 11-14-2018, 10:14 PM

Bonasa Bonanza! Congratulations. To me it seems like I am witnessing a miracle every time.

Opening Day · 11-15-2018, 05:53 AM

Have to say I've never limited out either...Congratulations Russ

Gerald McPherson · 11-15-2018, 09:58 AM

WOW; Hank sure looks like a stem winder of a bird dog. Those used to be called Rip Raps down here. I've not seen one in many years. Great hunt. Stumpstalker and Stemwinder.

charlie cleveland · 11-15-2018, 06:04 PM

great looking dogand a nice gun....you should remember this hunt for a long time....charlie

stumpstalker · 11-16-2018, 10:37 AM

Gerald:

I like those descriptions “stemwinder” and “Rip Rap”, but they never would have occurred to me. However, when “Hank” and his other Elhew pointer kennel-mates go back down to South Carolina for another Winter of working at a Quail plantation, maybe those terms will resurface.

Although trained on Maine Grouse, they are equal-opportunity bird finders.