My dad and I moved 56 birds, mostly grouse, during 4 days of hunting northeast WI. I managed to scratch down a grouse and woodcock each over the boys (Baron and Gunner) and my dad scratched down a woody over Gretchen. Panzer (5 month old pup) pointed a few grouse and a few woodies but I wasn't able to get any shots.
Baron and I:
Gunner with a woodcock:
My dad and Gretchen with a woodcock:
The adult dogs worked well. Baron and Gretchen went on a tear on separate days. The first day Baron set 10 grouse in an hour and the third day Gretchen set 8 grouse and 5 woodies in an hour and a half at a spot to remain nameless.
Gunner is still getting into hunting shape after his tumor removal and relying on his experience more than his wheels and worked into a beautiful point on a group of three birds near Iron River, MI. Two flushed ahead and a big hen sat tight enough for me to harvest her on a right to left crosser in the open...you don't get many like that with the birds running like they have been but G-man won this battle:
Heading to Lincoln County Wisconsin tomorrow for a three day tent hunt...hopefully we will have some good hunting!
1st WI Trip of the Year
1st WI Trip of the Year
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Re: 1st WI Trip of the Year
Looks like a great 4 days. Good luck with the weather on your next hunt.
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Re: 1st WI Trip of the Year
Sounds like you guys had a great trip and those look fine GSP's.
Dave.
Dave.