Grouse shot?

[Matt Breuer]

I won't scoff, because I've done it, and do it still from time to time.

I have to say that it is in no way, whatsoever, harder, not one bit, nor as gratifying as walking behind my GSP's, seeing them point, trying to figure out where they're pointing, which kind of point it is, and then trying to shoot a bird, bursting with power, through thick brush and trees. Not even close!

[2thepointsetters]

I have to say that it is in no way, whatsoever, harder, not one bit, nor as gratifying as walking behind my GSP's, seeing them point, trying to figure out where they're pointing, which kind of point it is, and then trying to shoot a bird, bursting with power, through thick brush and trees. Not even close!

X2 thats what its all about. You can not beat a good a day with the dogs.

[uplander]

Hey Matt, you should try make a trip down the bird numbers are good and they are always a bit more spooky down here. I almost never even have the oppoptunity for shots on the ground. Once the birds are pointed they almost allways flush....or run off.. The sporting factor is high. As I'm sure you remember... I know it's hard to justify the trip when you got birds in your back yard but this year and next should be good....good luck... uplander

[Matt Breuer]

Where are you at uplander? I actually do make it down from time to time for work, and usually hunt a bit while I'm there. I work in Onamia, Mora, etc..

I've found that it's true that the birds get a bit more skittish as you go South..

The ground birds I get are never with the dogs, they always are and always were without the dogs, or getting lucky on the way out to areas we walk(ed).

[uplander]

I live by Elk River but hunt around Mora and Mille Lacs quite a bit because the drive is so short.. I went to school in Bemidji back in the day so i love it around there too. From what I've been hearing the numbers were not all that good last year. So I'm a little leary to make the trek up that far when the numbers are so good so close..Plus my mom lives just North of Mora which makes a great drop spot for my 2 sons.. Temps are gonna be warm this weekend but I might get out Sunday morning for a bit

[knoppers]

early in the year I use low brass 7 1/2 shot, later in the year I will use the high brass. there is something about 7 1/2, my shot gun gets better results with 7 1/2 over 8 shot.

I got 4 birds opening weekend.