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Post by btexpress on Nov 14, 2009 22:11:11 GMT -4
I accepted an invitation to head north on a grouse hunt. I met up with Ann(zodiakgsps) in Erie, then we headed to Don's(dknappy) house. We took a ride out towards Warren. Those guys will have to tell you the areas we hunted. The only thing I know is that it's beautiful country. As for the grouse hunting, the first area was unproductive. The second area started slow, but ended great. The dogs are fantastic. Tara did her job, but we didn't do ours. The only thing I will admit is that I only missed two grouse.(I only shot at two) I won't say how the others did, but I will say we didn't hurt the grouse population. Thanks, you guys, I always have fun with you both. Good weather, good dogs, good people, and, as always, a good time.
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Post by zodiakgsps on Nov 14, 2009 22:31:25 GMT -4
Real glad you came up Bob, had a blast as usual!! First spot we hunted was real close to Chapman dam, we could see it at one point. Lots of turkey sign, and decent deer sign, but no grouse pointed or flushed. I had never tried it before & won't again for grouse, LOL!! Ran Jesse there, he handled nice but no bird contacts. Second area we hit was closer to North Warren, spot I know fairly well. We saw a lot of deer sign along with several deer, lots of bear sign & put up 11 grouse. Tara pointed 8 of them, 3 were covied up together & bumped accidentaly by Tara (wind was wrong, I didnt see it, Don did) One came out of a tree above Bob as we were taking a breather & BS'ing a minute too. I had several good shots & missed (as usual!!) and Don took a couple whacks also. Tara did a really nice job today, covered a ton of ground, (she had a collar on that beeped when on point) pinned the birds VERY well & held staunchly, she ran hard for a good 3 hrs in the heat of midday. I was very proud of her today. Hope you can make it back up the Saturday after Thanksgiving to give the grouse another round!!!!! (this time I'll shoot the camera & you shoot your gun!!) I have an idea of another spot to check out.........
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Post by dknappy on Nov 15, 2009 10:04:05 GMT -4
Great day!!! I missed 2 and killed a large pine. Tree that is. I know next time I'll be a bit quicker on the draw. and that's all I'm saying bout that.
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Post by zodiakgsps on Nov 15, 2009 14:18:32 GMT -4
Hey Don, I killed a couple thornapples remember!! If trees were in season, we would have done well!!!! LMAO!!
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