Opening day today. We have had three cold wet springs in a row and the Grouse population is as low as I have ever seen. I have not shot a bird for two years and probably won't shoot any this season either. It's that bad.
We did go up Elk Creek this afternoon and found a bird in the road. Mickey had fun and enjoyed a bit of bird scent in the nostrils.
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| Surething Sweet Mickey on point |
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| Grouse |
I ran Blackie at the upper end of the canyon and he never even got birdie. Not even a hot spot. We had a grouse streak across the road in front of the van and put Mick out again to get a little experience. I ran her downhill from the spring area and she never found a thing.
We did see a flock of turkeys on the way home. The weather does not seem to effect the turkey hatch like it hurts the grouse. We often see hen turkeys with 3 different sized chicks. I'll get Sport out over on Fat Man Mountain tomorrow. He needs some work and I can always use the exercise.
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| Wild Turkeys we saw coming home. |
Hope you all had a better day than us! DWT
hi karen! your dogs are still beautiful, even if there's no grouse for them this year! :)
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the grouse situation was improving but I guess not. At least you saw a bird or two which is more than I've seen the past year. Your dogs look great and I hope they find a few birds for you.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the grouse situation was improving but I guess that's not the case. At least you saw a bird or two which is more than I can say this past year. Anyway, the dogs look great. Hope your season improves.
ReplyDeleteour grouse in Western Wa are pretty scarce this season so far... I am thinking of starting a support group called "Grouse for Gordons" :)
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