Doodle , 1 grouse, 1 wc over her today.

Harold, I always enjoy your posts and the pictures. Nice shooting!

Another great day here, but now am by myself. My buddy Terry left this morning, after getting a lot of trail camera pictures of a huge buck he has been after. He is into bow hunting big deer like I am into grouse, so next 10 days by myself. I typically shoot a lot of birds when I am by myself--dont have to share points and shots. Went on a big hunt today, and wore myself and Willie out. Left the truck at 8:45, and got back at 4:00, and still didnt cover it all. The little G Forrester 20 hammer took 4 grouse--the limit is 5, and well, shoulda, woulda, coulda, but didn't .Almost ran out of shells, only had 2 in the gun when I got back. Didnt even shoot over the 4 WC points. The little VHE 20 has yet to be carried.
Talked to Brett Hoops today, he was excited as 1st grouse was shot over his young dog Red, by his buddy. S o happy he is out there.
For those that dont know, Brett suffered a life altering stroke last October. I have kept many of you in the loop, as Brett and I live less than an hour away, and talk frequently. He is carrying a walking stick instead of a gun, but is working hard trying to get back to some kind of normal.
I will post pictures by phone after this post.

Glad to hear Brett is back out in the woods, even if with just a stick

Pictures, this Willie, Doodle 's litter mate.

Had 1 more set of pictures, but wont semm to load/post. Internet here in the northwoods, like the TV and cell service is pretty spotty, will try later.

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Great hunting -- great photos of the hunt. I can tell your pups are much abused.:rotf:

So have you ever calculated the miles you cover in one of your long days? I read a brief from a medical study the other day that noted the wonderful benefits of taking over 8-9K steps every day. Elaine and I joke about how we could market bird hunting as a health practice.

Keep us posted on your success...and be very careful out there alone.

Glad to hear Brett is getting out and about. Tell him hello for me please Harold .... Thanks !

Harold, it sounds like an amazing day of grouse hunting. Nice shooting.