Finally got out for a while easter sunday. Got damp but was worth it. 24lb 11oz, 10 3/4 beard, 1 3/8" spurs. (sorry I by mistake turned 1 3/8 spurs into 1 3/4). Sorry for the false excitement.
I remember writing of my concerns of the decline on this forum probably 10 plus years ago and some replies were there are plenty of grouse on private land. I was hunting both and had hunted through the glory days, and it was clear what was ahead. Well its sad, not tooting my horn, each can do...
Elhew Puppies due Sept 19, 2016 from foot hunting grouse dogs. Both parents proven and proven producers. These puppies have some of the latest blood from Elhew kennels. $600 males $650 females Mt Sterling Ky (859) 585-1410
I made my first trip n 1983 missed a few seasons over the years but always look forward to it every October. Here is my latest vintage sxs, a Ithaca Flues 20 ga made in the mis 20's.
Have a few Elhew puppies still for sale from proven producers of grouse dogs. Puppies will be ready to go around 2nd week of May. Taking deposits now. (859) 585-1410
I started grouse hunting in the mid 1970's bought my first bird dog in 1973. Grouse were in good numbers then and into the mid 2000's. But I really believe over all the best hunting was prior to 2000. during the 1980-1990's I never really counted the flushes but I recall in 1983 one Sunday...
I had a Charles Daly 20 gauge semi auto that I loved and was a great shooting gun but when I read that Charles Daly was go
ing out of business I traded it. Not sure if they are repairing guns now!
I have a 935 pistol grip turkey model. Best shooting turkey gun I have fired, great patterns. I have had mine about 4 years. I think you will enjoy it.