New York Catskills grouse report

[Reggie B]

Years ago when wild quail were found in strong numbers here in the South, I always said "hard hunters and good dogs will always find birds." I hunted hard with good dogs until about 2003. At that point I decided either I couldn't hunt hard anymore or there weren't any good bird dogs because it was very difficult to find a covey of birds. When I read these negative reports of other upland hunters, hunting various species of upland birds, it saddens me. Hunting clay birds just isn't the same.

[edgarspencer]

I can now safely report, after many miles of walking, he is still here. I know this because I flushed him this afternoon.
Yes, Reggie, it saddens me also. Growing old doesn’t, nor do the various and many failing body parts. What saddens me is no longer getting the heart skip of the King. I was so thrilled by his rush, I think I’d just watch him above my bead, and thank him.