anybody still grouse hunting

[superfish2]

Thinking about going grouse hunting tommrow. Anybody been out recently?

[setterguy]

Been Muzzleloading for the last couple weekends, but am looking to get out a few times next week. Late season is actually what I prefer. Thinking about heading up to the Backus area. Will let you know how I do.

[superfish2]

Setterguy,

Do you know anything about lewellian setters? I was 100% sure I was going to get a lab until I went to Iowa. My buddy had a Brittany and a Lewellian. The Lewellian was only 7 months old, so I didn't really get a chance to see her hunt. We just let her run and she put up birds and seemed to have good instincts and a good nose. I know they are related to the english setter, which I also know very little about. I think I do too much duck hunting to justify anything but another lab, but it seemed like a nice little upland dog. Just looking for some info.

[kingkidfisher4431]

well we plan on going out once more the day before it ends and we really like being out there in the winter because its so quiet and easy to walk cause all the foliage is gone, also its great to look at tracks and stuff...Good huntin

[setterguy]

Llewellin setters are basically another "kind" of English setter. They have been bred for years to not range as far as the field dogs and be more of a close worker. Withen the breed there are 4 different styles of dogs. First would be the Bench setters that you see on the dog shows with the long flowing hair and big Jowles and weighing between 50-75 lbs. Second would be the Ryman setters, basically a cross between the bench and field setter weighing between 45-65 lbs, . Third would be the Feild setters that have been bred to be a little farther ranging and more suited to hunting in the woods, these weigh between 30-50 lbs. Fourth is the Llwellin, which is basically a field dog that has been bred to stay a little closer, weighing the same as a field dog. If you have any other questions just leave a post. Hope this longwinded explanation helps...

[protrapper]

I quit shooting grouse after deer season. We had a low population up here this year. I believe any grouse that have made it this far into winter is breeding stock for next year. We got plenty of snow for them to burrow into so if the weather really dips they should be o.k.

Just my little way of grouse mangement. Good luck if yuo go though.

[BDR]

Setterguy you know your setters. I have some land east of Backus that I hunt grouse. Maybe we should hookup sometime. I have only hunted behind my GSP and I'd love to see Setters in action. Brian

[superfish2]

BDR, Setterguy, anybody else. As much as I like hunting over my lab, I would love to hunt grouse behind a good pointing dog. So if anybody wants to hook up let me know.

[BDR]

Superfish2 As much as I hate to admit this, I would not say my dog is a good grouse dog. Lack of time chasing them is my fault and mainly hunting Pheasants he tends to try to get too close and flush them wild(grouse). The only positive is he works as close as I wish and I can usually get a few. I wont have any time till the last 2 weeks but maybe I'll get out then. Brian

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[setterguy]

BDR- You name the day and I'm there. I don't work in the winter so if I have a couple days notice I can pretty much make it work. My uncle has a cabin up in that area (Ox Yolk Lake) and I have always meant to grouse hunt it but have never gotten around to it. Just leave me a post or drop me an email.

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[scotty18]

I have been hunting the heck out of the Mille Lacs WMA. Depends on the day your there if you have any birds. That area is hit so hard by all kinds of hunting, grouse are pretty jumpy, they flush way out in front. Later this week I going up to the Cross Lake Area. I'm hoping there's less pressure. I noticed someone brought up Llewellin setters. I own one. He's 6 months old . This is my first pointer. This dog is unbalivable. You show him a command once and he gets it. I've been hunting him at least 3 times a week for the last month. Everytime he goes out, he picks up something new. If you would like to see a Llewellin, just let me know. By the way, you don't have to go to the south to get one any more. There is a breeder in the Big Lake area .

[setterguy]

Scotty- drop me a line, I would love to get out and see a Llewelin work. I am always up for a grouse hunt.

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[scotty18]

Setterguy, a e-mail is on it's way.

Scotty.