Grouse, to the best of my knowledge, are not like any other game bird in that they are extremely difficult to raise in captivity. Thank God for that, because for me they represent the essence of the wild, of the hunt. This makes studying them, learning their life cycle, and trying to hunt them an exercise in frustration and gives one a much closer look at the truly wild fauna on this continent. Like morels, they are best appreciated undomesticated. I hunted several solid hours this year, the dog gave me over thirty points. And I hit not one of them. Mostly, I missed because I wasn't in position when the dog held them for me. Also, the built-in anti-7 1/2 shot radar works wonders against a rookie like me. Yes, I've shot and killed more than a few grouse, but its the pursuit that makes them special. And that makes them all the sweeter in the pot. I don't think I would revere them so fervently if they was yard birds. You can, however, buy pheasants and quail.
Yes, this is true. In fact, I understand that it is considered a mortal sin against the Holy Spirits of the Popple to hunt them with flushers. Dave Remy (GSP) and Mauser (GSD) and a GSP pup to be named shortly
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) in the new jersey, NYC area. For various reasons (such as being a lousy marksman) I am not able to do the hunting myself. Any pointers would be great. thanks in advance 