[QUOTE=George M. Purtill;179534]I don't want to hijack your thread with my lack of prowess.
I did get one. Shot on the wing with a Parker, the Governor's DHE20 and RST 2.5 inch 71/2 loads.
So let's run the numbers:
Food & lodging…….2345.00
Gas…………….590.00
Non-Resident license…..140.00
New hunting garb and GPS at Cabela’s……265.00
Dog Food…………92.00
Damage to hotel desk a.k.a. Charlie Purple’s chew toy…..200.00
2 Flats RST ammo……170.00
Opportunity cost to Firm (lost billable hours)…..9700.00
Spa day and outlet shopping spree for the Mrs. (i.e., grouse hunter's penance)....1100.00
De-foliation of the Maine woodlands.......275.00
One grouse that looked like hamburger and tasted like pine nuts…
$14,877 
