This is the first Ruffed Grouse I have shot over Timber. Today was a good day for him. He bumped the first three grouse of the day. but he is beginning to figure out those spooky little ruffs.
He had a good solid point on this one and as I turned to approach the bird it flushed wildly. This male quartered away to the left through an opening in aspens and maples. I turned back to make what was a quick and easy shot. Next we really need to work on his retrieving
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