My grouse buddy this morning

[Richard Flanders]

I love to hunt them out in the forest but in my yard they're safe. I won't let any of my friends bring a dog to my house during drumming. At times they've gotten so used to me that I've fed them seeds at my feet like chickens, or I'd sit in a chair under the feeder and they'd just come up and eat right beside me as I read a book in the sun, 8-10 at a time a few yrs back. They know who their friends are and when you are an asset vs being a threat. I'm sure I could get one to eat out of my hand if I put some time into it.