Ely grouse for Wanderer and Neighbor Guy (pics included)

[Steve Foss]

I tagged along with Wanderer and Neighbor Guy, who were up hunting ruffed grouse near Ely this weekend.

These were just from Saturday morning's outing. A great hunt with cool guys and good dogs, and a darn good time (these guys can shoot!)

Heading out

Wrong-way dog

Nothing in there

It flushed THIS way

C'mon guys, let's get going

Perfect retrieve

Good dog!

Mmmmmm, smells tasty!

A fine morning's work

Nice tail

[2thepointsetters]

Very nice pics.... But I am more impressed by the two labs that can hunt grouse

Your camera must be really nice. I thought my wife took some nice pics last week but yours put them to shame.(dont tell her I said that) Here is one of hers. (it sure isnt clear and vivid like yours)

[SpitnArgueDuckClub*]

Yep, those pics are truly art. Even with the best equiptment one must possess the skill, creativity and understanding of the task at hand, Steve Foss you have all three in spades. Kevin.

[SKIPPERS KID]

Great photo's steve it is nice to see some birds. Bet they will tast good, I must go get me some birds soon. Well great job guy's.

[muc33]

I am completely jealous, those are some increadible pics and looked like a great time.

[JessEm]

Those are nice birds, and nice pictures! What camera did you use for those?

[Steve Foss]

Hey now. Thanks for the kudos, guys, but really I just posted these to show what a great time Wanderer and Neighbor Guy were having and as thanks for allowing me to come along.

[Wanderer]

Hey Steve,

It's hard to NOT compliment you on your skills!

I was glad you wanted some camera time and were willing to tag along. The conversations are great and, for some dang reason, the game responds to our chatter.

We went back the following morning and couldn't buy a flush even though we know we left 4 birds behind. We think you took them back home.

We spent the rest of our time re-checking a couple spots found last year and then some more exploring for new stuff. We found promise in some areas, but were far less efficient birders once you left

I would like it if you would send some of those pics to my home.

Thanks for the great time.

2thepointsetters,

Thanks for giving the labs the up-nod. My dog Jesse (the white one) had been weened on pheasant hunting. The grouse hunting is a bit touchy with her yet but she's workin it out.

[Steve Foss]

Pics sent to the e-mail address in your profile, Tracy.

Wow, maybe I should hire myself out as personal good-luck totem. I think the birds just gave away their positions because they were running from the big lens. That's what they usually do.

[Neighbor_guy]

Very nice pics.... But I am more impressed by the two labs that can hunt grouse

Like was said above, a work in progess. My dog spent as much time at my heels as it did hunting. Steve even caught it on film .

Steve, I am glad you were able to make it out. Hopefully you got the shots you needed between all the chatting and the ribbing. It was a great time. The company, the weather, you could not ask for more. Even the bird's wanted in on the deal.

[2thepointsetters]

2thepointsetters,

Thanks for giving the labs the up-nod. My dog Jesse (the white one) had been weened on pheasant hunting. The grouse hunting is a bit touchy with her yet but she's workin it out.

I think grouse are the hardest bird for any dog to learn to hunt. I spend hours working my setters on grouse so they learn how to handle them. Dog work is half of it, shooting grouse on the fly also takes lots of skill also. Keep up the good work.

[tednugefan]

nice pics

[gritsnham]

Those are some very nice pics! Way to capture the feel of the hunt and man are those clear pictures!

[R. Miller]

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing.