Prairie grouse with my .410

[Mark Kircher]

We are in Wood South Dakota again this fall. Conditions have proven challenging indeed this year. Cover is sparse and birds few and far between. Craig and I walked all day yesterday raising only 3 sharptail.
Just after 5 PM I was given my only opportunity of the day. A nice Left to right crossing shot on a mature male sharptail.
#234870 my VH 26" DT 000 frame was up to the task
I have been thinking about that shot for 6 months.
Glad it went my way.
Hoping more opportunities today.

[Tennessee Dave]

Way to go, and a very nice gun too. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.

[J. Scott Hanes]

Would love to see some more photos of your 410. What choke constrictions? What distance on that shot? A heck of a feat on a bird that size with a 410. Impressive.

[Chris Robenalt]

I know what is like, thinking about " that shot " for six months with that one special gun! Great picture, nice backdrop. I've never hunted these birds, but I know how it is to walk all morning or afternoon and to only take a couple shots. I've had quail hunts like that where 1 or 2 birds can feel like fifteen. Just being able to get out and shoot a fine gun such as your's, make it all worthwhile! Thanks for sharing Mark.
Chris, AZ

[mobirdhunter]

Walking the prairie with the likes of Craig…and a good Parker…is a great hunt.

You gents are lucky.

[Rick Roemer]

Very cool. I love Parker 410s! I’ve never got to go Sharptail hunting, maybe someday.

[Mark Kircher]

Well I was able to get another opportunity at the end of yesterday's hunt.
Then the heavy rains came. We won't get to go out today. Heading back to Rapid City for cigars and football.
Looking forward to next year already!

[Rick Roemer]

what shot size did you use?

[Mark Kircher]

I was shooting Federal 2 1/2" 1/2 oz. 7 1/2 s

[Randy Roberts]

I recall a sign on Hwy 44 somewhere near Karlas Last Kall, you most likely visited Karlas place. Going off memory some years ago that sign read "Welcome to Wood, Population 77". Then I think they changed it to "Population 72". No matter as both numbers are grossly over estimated.

Safe travels fellas !