Yes I do believe she is and would be another source for books on the uplands.

Yes she is and probably be at the Southern and she and Dennis are usually at the Michigan Antique Arms Shows too.

Another grouse book worth the read is by Gordon Gullion titled Grouse of the North Shore. Gullion was a researcher from the U of MN in Cloquet near Duluth MN, 100 miles south of us, and did his work there. The book is the result of grouse habitat and grouse behavior research and would be of value to any grouse enthusiast. Topics include preferred habitat, edges, drumming, nesting, predation, preferred foods, dispersal, wintering, and survival. It is an interesting read and some great photography. Unfortunately no hunting tales.
Note: there are two books with similar titles: Grouse of the North Shore and The Ruffed Grouse both by Gullion.......they are very similar so don't buy them both...but be sure to get one!
Happy reading!
Best Fishes,
Steve Kleist Ely, MN

IMHO, this thread would be a great candidate for a sticky. It would be a shame for all these suggestions to get lost in the shuffle.

Dean,

There are 2 pretty good books on woodcock that have not been mentioned yet. One is "Woodcock Shooting" by Edmund Davis; it was originally a private printed book from around 1910 but has since been reprinted. The second one is "Making Game An Essay on Woodcock" by Guy de la Valdene. That book is a very different read but one that I found very interesting and enjoy greatly.
Unfortunately I have nothing to offer on grouse, not only are there none in Delaware and are protected anyhow, but I never had the opportunity to hunt any elsewhere.

Jack Kuzepski

How about "Partridge Shortenin" by G. Grouse (Grampa Grouse). This was actually written by Gorham L. Cross in 1949 of a private printing of 100 copies. There was a second printing in 1990.

Jack and Ron - Thanks. I have those three but I have the 1990 "Partridge Shortenin'", the first edition being a bit pricey at anywhere between $800 - $1,200 over the last ten years or so.

Dean a great early setter book, The sporting dog by Joseph a. Graham we got three inches last night just in time for april fools.

Legh, I'll have to find me a copy. I've never read that one.

Judging by the "three inches" you say you got last night, I'm guessing you've migrated back to Vermont from your 'wintering grounds' in Florida. What's on the ground now besides last night's new snow?

Please say "Hi" to your lovely bride for us and, of course, to all of Grace's family too.

Dean its still up to the window sills for gods sake.