A good start

[fishvik]

Yesterday was the forest grouse opener in Idaho. Went out north of Idaho Falls. The first place I hunted was a bust. No flushes and cattle had worked over the habitat. The next place I tried was good. Flushed about 12 dusky grouse and got 4. Dogs worked well and they found 2 birds I couldn't have gotten without them. Found birds in mixed brush?bunchgrass/doug fir. Fruit production on snowberry and chokecherry was minimal. May be hard on birds if we have a tough winter. Birds were all large and well developed and they were strong flyers. Tomorrow dove opens.

[NEhomer]

Nice! Congrats on your birds and dog work.

[Wyobio]

Tons of forest grouse out there this year. Going out around Victor after work today!

[fishvik]

NEhomer, Just got back from MA last week. We were visiting my brother and my son was attending a goalie camp. I grew up in southern CT, the humidity you guys had helped me remember one of the reasons I left. Nice to see that density of trees though. Good looking dog you have there. Is it a good grouse dog? Hope you have a good seasen.

[33Scout]

Good start. Opens here in NY the 20th of Sept. Cannot wait!!!!