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Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:03 am
by averageguy
Got some time on the Prairie with Spud last week. Had some tough days (cold, high wind, rain and spooky grouse flushing wild at long ranges) and some better days (low wind, sunshine, grouse holding for points). Loved it all. Spud put in an average of 21 miles a day at 10 MPH, hunting on a run, same the 5th day as the first. I gave out before he did.
Black Spec in the center is Spud out digging for grouse.
Pointing a small group of Prairie Chickens. Letting my dog roll over those Prairies is such a joy.
Single Sharptail
Couple of Prairie Chickens
The Holy Grail of the Prairie - A Limit of Prairie Chickens Shot over Points
So much to enjoy on the Prairies
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:55 am
by Settertude
Great pictures! Looks like a fine time.
What state is that? Besides the 'state of joy', I mean.
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:00 pm
by averageguy
Thank you, was hoping folks would enjoy them. SD
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:29 pm
by Sharon
Wow. Those are great pics. That's what it is all about , isn't it.
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:05 pm
by averageguy
Sharon wrote:That's what it is all about , isn't it.
You know it!
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:23 pm
by ezzy333
averageguy wrote:Sharon wrote:That's what it is all about , isn't it.
You know it!
I smiled when I read your post saying, " Spud put in an average of 21 miles a day at 10 MPH, hunting on a run, same the 5th day as the first. I gave out before he did." That has always been my thought when we get into one of these stamina discussions when talking dog food. Makes me wonder if the dog and I need to switch diets
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:53 pm
by averageguy
Ezzy, I relearned a tough lesson on this trip. Let myself get dehydrated and ended up hopping around the motel room with horrible leg cramps one evening. Spud thought I was nuts. 3 Bananas (morning, noon, afternoon) and 4 flavored waters/Gatorade a day for me after that episode.
Re: Prairie Grouse
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:40 pm
by ezzy333
averageguy wrote:Ezzy, I relearned a tough lesson on this trip. Let myself get dehydrated and ended up hopping around the motel room with horrible leg cramps one evening. Spud thought I was nuts. 3 Bananas (morning, noon, afternoon) and 4 flavored waters/Gatorade a day for me after that episode.
Yep and some cranberry juice is always good
Ezzy